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Tiny solid airborne particles. Particulates are a type of pollution composed of [[soil|soil]], [[soot|soot]], [[protein|proteins]], and [[salt|salts]]. They range in size from below 1 micrometer to about 10 micrometers. Particles above 10 micrometers tend to settle out quickly. Suspended particles smaller than 1 micrometer are called [[aerosol|aerosols]]. They can provide a nucleus for condensation. | Tiny solid airborne particles. Particulates are a type of pollution composed of [[soil|soil]], [[soot|soot]], [[protein|proteins]], and [[salt|salts]]. They range in size from below 1 micrometer to about 10 micrometers. Particles above 10 micrometers tend to settle out quickly. Suspended particles smaller than 1 micrometer are called [[aerosol|aerosols]]. They can provide a nucleus for condensation. | ||
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| + | Sources of particulates include: Combustion residues (soot, smog, smoke, flyash), construction (roads, buildings, vehicles), humans (proteins), fibers (lint), biological specimens (spores, pollen), soil (dust, salt) | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
particulate matter; aerosol; Feinstaub (Deut.); particule (Fr.) | particulate matter; aerosol; Feinstaub (Deut.); particule (Fr.) | ||
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| + | ==Personal Risks== | ||
| + | * Particulates smaller than about 10 micrometers can settle in the bronchi and lungs | ||
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| + | ==Collection Risks== | ||
| + | * Dust can cause disfiguration of objects, attract pests, and scratch soft surfaces by friction. | ||
| + | * Some objects can be difficult to clean (feathers, minerals, microcracks, sticky objects, etc.); | ||
| + | * Magnetic tapes (audio, video, data) and grooved recordings (78's, 45's, 33's and cylinders) are very susceptible to damage | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| − | + | * Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particulates Particulates] Accessed July 2023 | |
* P.Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002. | * P.Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002. | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 13:44, 17 July 2023
Description
Tiny solid airborne particles. Particulates are a type of pollution composed of Soil, Soot, proteins, and salts. They range in size from below 1 micrometer to about 10 micrometers. Particles above 10 micrometers tend to settle out quickly. Suspended particles smaller than 1 micrometer are called aerosols. They can provide a nucleus for condensation.
Sources of particulates include: Combustion residues (soot, smog, smoke, flyash), construction (roads, buildings, vehicles), humans (proteins), fibers (lint), biological specimens (spores, pollen), soil (dust, salt)
Synonyms and Related Terms
particulate matter; aerosol; Feinstaub (Deut.); particule (Fr.)
Personal Risks
- Particulates smaller than about 10 micrometers can settle in the bronchi and lungs
Collection Risks
- Dust can cause disfiguration of objects, attract pests, and scratch soft surfaces by friction.
- Some objects can be difficult to clean (feathers, minerals, microcracks, sticky objects, etc.);
- Magnetic tapes (audio, video, data) and grooved recordings (78's, 45's, 33's and cylinders) are very susceptible to damage
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: Particulates Accessed July 2023
- P.Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002.