Table 1 Elemental composition of the dust particles (wt%).

From: Chemo-Mechanical Characteristics of Mud Formed from Environmental Dust Particles in Humid Ambient Air

 

Si

Ca

Na

S

Mg

K

Fe

Cl

O

Size > 2 μm

11.1

7.1

3.2

2.1

2.4

1.2

1.2

1.1

Balance

Size < 2 μm

11.7

7.9

4.9

1.8

3.7

2.5

1.1

2.4

Balance