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Total Suspended Particulate (TSP)

Last updated: December 12, 2018

What Does Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) Mean?

Total suspended particulate (TSP) refers to the totality of small solid matter released, documented and/or otherwise observed in the atmosphere. Total suspended particulates are considered to be a primary contributor to air pollution, smog formation and environmental contamination. Corrosion is often a source of certain particulate contributions to TSP.

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Corrosionpedia Explains Total Suspended Particulate (TSP)

When metals become severely corroded, rust and other particles are formed and displaced from the metal's surface. These dust-like substances contribute to particle emissions in the surrounding atmosphere. As such, corrosion may be a contributing factor to air pollution and a component of the total suspended particulates (TSP) observed and recorded.

Particulate pollution and TSP consist of two main particle sizes: PM10 and PM2.5. PM10 particles have diameters that are generally 10 micrometers and smaller, while PM2.5 particles are fine particles with diameters 2.5 micrometers and smaller.

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