San Air Now Uses Electron Microscopy to Confirm Carbon Black Presence

San Air Technologies Lab reported that now it possesses the capability to detect “carbon black and soot” by using the electron microscopy. The company said it can identify carbon black in the environment as well as reaffirm it. The electron microscopy surpasses all the conventional scanning technologies as it has the ability to magnify objects in up to 100,000 times.

The microscopic particles that are present in the smoke created from fires are known as carbon black and soot, as named by the insurance companies. The nano-sized carbon black substance is very hazardous to health and environment and it can lead to lung disease. Soot is generated from large wildfires. The microscopic-sized soot is very dangerous as it can be carried farther through wind.

The President of the lab Sean McGlynn stated that soot and carbon black cause huge amount of damages every year. He expressed his pleasure in having the ability to detect these harmful particles with electron microscopy. The conventional light-scanning techniques are good, but not enough to confirm the presence of carbon black in the atmosphere, he noted.

With the new testing capability, the lab has expanded its technical analysis team by 20% and seeks more recruitment for its facility at Powhatan County.