What is Airborne molecular contamination (AMC)?

Gaseous contaminants in the air such as acids, alkalis and organics. Particle filters cannot remove them, so chemical filters are used.

Field: Cleanrooms and equipment

Airborne molecular contamination (AMC) in the explanations

Questions that mention Airborne molecular contamination (AMC) (2)

  1. Which filter is used to remove airborne molecular contamination (AMC) such as ammonia and organics from cleanroom air?
  2. Which term refers to gaseous contaminants (acids, bases, organics, etc.) rather than particles in a cleanroom?

Related terms

Downflow EFEM FFU (fan filter unit) FOUP HEPA filter ISO 14644-1 Mini-environment OHT (overhead hoist transport) ULPA filter

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