Table of Contents

Personnel
Acknowledgements
List of Figures
List of Tables
Abstract
I. Introduction
II. Sampling Techniques
A. Bulk Samples
B. Dispersed Samples
   1. Nuclepore Filter Samples
   2. Electrostatic Collector
   3. Sticky Films
III. Analytical Techniques and Sample Preparation
A. X-ray Diffraction
B. Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry
C. Suspended Paniculate Evaluation and
   Classification System
   1. Generation of a Search Grid System
   2. Detection of Particles Intersecting the Search
      Grid System
   3. Size and Shape Analysis of Particles
   4. Chemical Analysis of Particles
   5. Data Reduction and Particle Type Classification
D. Transmission Electron Microscopy and Scanning
   Transmission Electron Microscopy
E. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
IV. Results and Discussion
A. Particle Size
B. Particle Chemistry
   1. E6010
   2. E7018
   3. E70S-3
   4. E70T-1
   5. E308-16
   6. E5356
V. Summary

Abstract

Research report on six welding fumes, representing a variety of rods and wires, with particle chemistry analysis and size distribution.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Welding Society
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