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Photo ionisation detector
Abbreviation: PID. Measurement device for the detection of chemical vapours in the air. Allows detection of a broad range of TICs, in particular organic substances, and gives information about increasing or decreasing of concentration. Cannot be used to identify substances.
Glossary Source
JRC EU CBRNe Glossary
(
EU Glossary on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive risks
)
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC128863/JRC128863_01.pdf