Table 1.
Particle type | Spark current, mA | Mean diameter ± SD, nm | Total number concentration ± SD, x105 particle/cm3 |
---|---|---|---|
Fresh fume | 0.5 | 25 ± 2 | 7.4 ± 0.3 |
1.0 | 33 ± 1 | 10.0 ± 0.4 | |
2.0 | 41 ± 0 | 10.0 ± 0.0 | |
Agglomerated nanoparticles | 1.0 | 169 ± 5 | 4.2 ± 0.2 |
2.5 | 165 ± 2 | 6.7 ± 0.1 | |
3.0 | 145 ± 4 | 6.8 ± 0.9 |