ABSTRACT
An aerosol is a relatively time-stable, two-phase system consisting of finely divided and condensed particulate matter in a suspending gaseous medium. The particulate phase may consist of liquids, solids, or both. The condensed phase particles are small, having dimensions in the 0.001-100 µm range. The behavior of the aerosol is influenced by factors associated with the particles, the surrounding gas, the containment, and external forces (e.g., gravity, electrical fields, and radiation).
