What is SPM Name five SPM present in air what are the harmful effects?
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Answer: SPM{Spended Particulate Matter}
- Suspended matter consists of dust, fumes, mist and smoke.
- The main chemical component of SPM that is of major concern is lead, others being nickel, arsenic, and those present in diesel exhaust.
- These particles when breathed in, lodge in our lung tissues and cause lung damage and respiratory problems.
- Particulates, or particulate matter (PM), refer to any mixture of solid particles or liquid droplets that remain suspended in the atmosphere for appreciable time periods.
- Examples of particulates are dust and salt particles, and water and sulphuric acid droplets.
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SPM refers to Suspended Particulate Matter
Explanation:
- SPM means suspended particulate matter which are solid or liquid particles/molecules present in the atmosphere and are released from the combustion of fuels by vehicles, natural sources, industries, etc.
- SPM can include both organic and inorganic particles. Some of the examples of SPM are dust, pollen, smoke, mist, fumes, etc.
- SPM can cause several problems of lungs and heart. It can cause irritation in the throat and airways, decreasing the functioning capacity of heart, allergy, lung cancer, infection in respiratory organs, heart problems, etc.
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