Measurement of PM 10/2.5 fractionated respirable particles in Urban Toronto by INAA, PIXE, ICP-AES, and LAMS: A comparison

The chemical analysis of urban Toronto airborne particulate matter (PM), size segregated into respirable PM10/2.5, is presented. The characterization of PM by use of proton-induced X-ray emission analysis (PIXE), and inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry revealed elemental informat...

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Published in:Biological trace element research 1999-12, Vol.71-72 (1), p.223-232
Main Authors: Jervis, Robert E, Tan, Phillip V, Evans, Greg J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airborne particulates
Chemical analysis
Emissions
Health hazards
Inhalation
Mass spectrometry
Outdoor air quality
Particulate matter
Smog
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Summary:The chemical analysis of urban Toronto airborne particulate matter (PM), size segregated into respirable PM10/2.5, is presented. The characterization of PM by use of proton-induced X-ray emission analysis (PIXE), and inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry revealed elemental information; a newer laser ablationionization mass spectrometry approach has the potential to expand the chemical information from PM by analyzing both the inorganic and organic species. These PM analytical approaches will be continued in the future for studying (1) emission source identification, (2) inhalation health hazards, and (3) urban smog chemistry.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0163-4984
1559-0720
DOI:10.1007/BF02784208