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Appl Environ Microbiol. 1966 November; 14(6): 888-891
Copyright © 1966 American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

Effect of Air Ions on Submicron T1 Bacteriophage Aerosols

U.S. Army Biological Laboratories, Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland

ABSTRACT

The effect of a high concentration of ionized air molecules on sampling T1 phage aerosols of submicron particle size was evaluated by comparing the phage recoveries of all-glass impingers (AGI-4) and type 6 filter papers. Sampler recoveries of all ionized aerosols were less than the recoveries of nonionized control aerosols. These reductions in recovery were greater with positive ions than with negative ions or ions of mixed polarity. The AGI-4 allowed considerable slippage, which was not affected by the air ions. Type 6 filter paper recoveries were less than AGI-4 recoveries. The air ions did not appear to affect the aerosol particle size as determined by an electron microscope.

¹ Present address: Chemistry Department, University of Georgia, Athens.