BS PD CEN/TS 16976:2016 describes a standard method for determining the particle number concentration
in ambient air in a range up to about 107cm-3for averaging times equal to or larger than 1 min. The standard
method is based on a Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) operated in the counting mode and an appropriate
dilution system for concentrations exceeding the counting mode range. It also defines the performance
characteristics and the minimum requirements of the instruments to be used. The lower and upper sizes
considered within this document are 7 nm and a few micrometres, respectively. This document describes
sampling, operation, data processing and QA/QC procedures including calibration parameters.Cross References:ISO 278912008/50/ECAll current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.