Comparison of Particle Size Distribution Data Obtained with Cascade Impaction Samplers and from Coulter Counter Analysis of Total Dust Samples

American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal

Volumn 47, Issue 2, 1986, Pages 87-93

  Treaftis, H N ^a   Kacsmar, P ^a   Suppers, K ^a   Tomb, T F ^a  

^a Mine Safety and Health Administration   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AIR SAMPLING; COAL MINING; DUST; METHODOLOGY; NONHUMAN; PARTICLE SIZE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; THEORETICAL STUDY; WORKROOM AIR;

EID: 0022571214     PISSN: 00028894     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15298668691389405     Document Type: Article

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