ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3

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