Table 3 Particle diameter and constituent of particles adhering to the final ETRF
From: Particulates formed in dialysis fluid: effect of silica in tap water
Hollow fiber surface closest to the housing of the final ETRF after 3 months of use | Inner surface of the housing of the final ETRF after 3 months of use | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Particle size (µm) | Element | Particle size (µm) | Element |
0.543 | O Mg Si | 1.607 | O Si |
1.550 | O Mg Si | 1.645 | O Si |
2.598 | O Mg Si | 1.727 | C O Ca |
3.943 | O Mg Si | 2.455 | O Si |
4.797 | O Mg Si | 2.696 | C O Ca |
5.304 | O Mg Si | 5.942 | O Mg Si |
5.419 | O Mg Si | 7.607 | O Mg Si |
11.290 | O Mg Si | 7.914 | O Si |
17.230 | O Mg Si | 12.800 | O Si |
22.590 | O Mg Si | 29.770 | O Mg Si |