Table 4.
Parameters of the research-grade scanning mobility particle sizers (RG-SMPSs) used for comparison at engineered nanoparticle manufacturing workplace-E
| Grimm RG-SMPS | TSI RG-SMPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | 5.403+C | 3936L75 |
| DMA | Vienna type (Larger to smaller) Long-DMA | TSI-3081 |
| Scanning sequences | Larger particles to smaller particles | Smaller particles to larger particles |
| Neutralizer | AM241 (α emitter) | Kr85 (β emitter) |
| Measurement range | 11.1–1083.3 nm | 14.6–661.1 nm |
| Aerosol sampling rate (L/min) | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Sheath air flow rate (L/min) | 3 | 3 |
| Sampling interval | 333 s | 135 s |
| CPC type | Butanol based | Butanol based |
| CPC maximum concentration | 107 particles/cm3 | 107 particles/cm3 |
CPC, condensation particle counter; DMA, differential mobility analyzer.