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The aerodynamic diameter of branched chain-like aggregates

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AGGREGATES of a large number of submicron primary particles are produced by industry and automobiles. Such aggregates are also used in laboratory studies, so the fluid drag on these aggregates is of considerable interest.

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KOPS, J., VATE, J., HERMANS, L. et al. The aerodynamic diameter of branched chain-like aggregates. Nature 252, 385–387 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1038/252385a0

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