Characterization of individual atmospheric aerosols using quantitative energy dispersive-electron probe X-ray microanalysis: A review

Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment

Volumn 4, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 115-140

  Kim, HyeKyeong ^a   Ro, Chul Un ^a  

^a Inha University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Arctic aerosol; Asian dust; Low Z particle EPMA; Single particle analysis; Subway particle; Urban aerosol

Indexed keywords

EID: 79951613249     PISSN: 19766912     EISSN: 22871160     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5572/ajae.2010.4.3.115     Document Type: Review

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