Dry aerosol
at 0 - 39% r. H.
Long length of stay in the room air
Preservation of the germs through salt crust
Germs remain infectious
Optimal aerosol
at 40 - 60% r. H.
Short length of stay in the room air
High salt concentration in the aerosol core
Germs are killed
Humid aerosol
at 60 - 100% r. H.
Short length of stay in the room air
Large aerosols with low salt concentration in the aerosol core
Germs remain infectious