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Whole-Body Nanoparticle Aerosol Inhalation Exposures
Published on: May 7, 2013
[A vibrating bed aerosol generator for fibrous and powder dust particles (author's transl)]
Abstract:
A fluidized bed with defined mechanical vibrations has been used for the pulverization of powders of fibrous and spherical particles. By means of this process, it was possible to prepare for practical purposes useful aerosols with constant concentrations. In certain size ranges the concentrations as well as the fiber and particle size distribution were adjustable and could be varied as a function of physical properties of the vibrating fluidized bed.
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