Measuring method | |
Particulate matter (PM10) is collected on a 24-hour basis with High Volume Sampler (approximately 700 m3 per day). Results are recorded as monthly averages. Among the measured PAHs are:
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Technical description | |
The filters are kept frozen until analysis. A quarter of a filter is extracted by Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE) with a mixture of dichloromethane/ hexane (50:50, v/v). |