Can the P-TRAK® particle counter be used for PM1.0 or PM2.5 measurements?
No. The P-TRAK® particle counter is designed for counting concentrations of ultrafine particles that are 0.1 microns or smaller. It can “see” particles as big as 1.0 micron but is not suited for EPA PMx.x measurements since all EPA PM specifications require a mass-based measurement rather than a count-based measurement.
Related Questions
- Whats the difference between a photometer like the TSI DUSTTRAK™ aerosol monitor and a particle counter like the P-TRAK® ultrafine particle counter?
- What units of measure does the P-TRAK® ultrafine particle counter use to report particle concentration?
- When would I want to use the data logging features of the P-TRAK® ultrafine particle counter?
