Lecithin Aerosols Generated Ultrasonically above 25°C
- 6 June 1969
- journal article
- other
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 164 (3884) , 1167-1168
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.164.3884.1167
Abstract
Dl-Dipalmitoyl-α-lecithin, suspended in 0.15-molar sodium chloride solution by sonic cavitation at 20 kilohertz, can be aerosolized by an 800-kilohertz ultrasonic generator only at temperatures above 25°C. The aerosol thus produced is exceptionally stable against evaporation even at particle radii of 0.1 to 0.6 micron; this suggests applicability to the therapy of pulmonary disorders.Keywords
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