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ANNULAR IMPACTOR SAMPLING DEVICE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4238250

A high-rate air sampler capable of sampling alphaemitting particles as small as 0.5 microns is described. The device is a cylindrical shaped cup that fits in front of a suction tube and which has sticky grease coating along its base. Suction forces contaminated air against the periodically monitored particle absorbing grease.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-015550
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2879664
OSTI ID:
4238250
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English