BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms: what are the different sizes of PMs and where to they come from?

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what are the different sizes of PMs and where to they come from?

Mirte Schattorie · Accepted Answer

PM10 (thoracic) -> construction sites, mining sites, paved roads, farming
PM2.5 (fine) -> forest fires, volcanos, coal-powered power-stations, factories
PM0.1 (ultrafine) -> man-made e.g. cosmetics

BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms

What are the different sizes of PMs and where to they come from?

PM10 (thoracic) -> construction sites, mining sites, paved roads, farming PM2.5 (fine) -> forest fires, volcanos, coal-powered power-stations, factories PM0.1 (ultrafine) -> man-made e.g. cosmetics

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