Ambient PM10 emissions: contributions and impact on silica emissions
Ruble, R.; Goldsmith, D.F.
Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology 7(3): 327-344
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1053-4245 PMID: 9246595 Document Number: 477128
This paper reviews the ambient air literature and discusses the link between particulate matter with an MMAD < or = 10 micrograms (PM10) emissions and estimates of silica particulate concentrations. Silica appears to represent a range of 0.4-21% of PM10 emissions, although this estimation needs more research (including direct measurements) to contribute to increased confidence in the methodology.