<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Small samples of tobacco powder, prepared by grinding the dried tobacco leaves, were heated in a micro-thermo-balance in different atmospheres and at different heating rates. The size distribution and the mass concentration of the smoke particles produced were measured simultaneously with a laser particle counter and a piezo balance mass monitor. In addition, the change of weight loss with time was also measured during each experiment. It was found that a larger amount of smoke particles was produced when tobacco was heated in the atmosphere of inert gas and/or at higher heating rates. Furthermore, comparison of measured and calculated size distributions showed that the particle size distribution was governed mainly by coagulation.</p></abstract>

Small samples of tobacco powder, prepared by grinding the dried tobacco leaves, were heated in a micro-thermo-balance in different atmospheres and at different heating rates. The size distribution and the mass concentration of the smoke particles produced were measured simultaneously with a laser particle counter and a piezo balance mass monitor. In addition, the change of weight loss with time was also measured during each experiment. It was found that a larger amount of smoke particles was produced when tobacco was heated in the atmosphere of inert gas and/or at higher heating rates. Furthermore, comparison of measured and calculated size distributions showed that the particle size distribution was governed mainly by coagulation.

Physical Properties of Tobacco Smoke Particles Produced under Different Conditions

Central Research Institute, The Japan Tobacco&Salt Public Corporation, Yokohama, Japan

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Small samples of tobacco powder, prepared by grinding the dried tobacco leaves, were heated in a micro-thermo-balance in different atmospheres and at different...

Physical Properties of Tobacco Smoke Particles Produced under Different Conditions

Published Online: Aug 14, 2014

Page range: 137 - 146

Received: Apr 08, 1982

Accepted: Mar 22, 1983

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0535

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