Abstract
Photoelectron spectroscopy (ESCA) was applied to sub-micron sodium sulfate particles deposited on different filter surfaces. Only flat membrane filters were found to be suitable for aerosol analysis by ESCA. A linear dependence of ESCA signal on aerosol mass was observed for different polydisperse mass loadings on Nuclepore filters. We have also performed a systematic study of the relation between ESCA signal and particle diameter (30–220 nm). Lower detection limits range between 25 and 100 ng SO24 per 0.25-cm2 analyzed filter area, depending on particle radius and/or size distribution. We discuss future applications of ESCA in aerosol analysis.
Originalsprache | Englisch |
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Seiten (von - bis) | 109-116 |
Seitenumfang | 8 |
Fachzeitschrift | Aerosol Science and Technology |
Jahrgang | 7 |
Ausgabenummer | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 1987 |
Extern publiziert | Ja |