TABLE I

MALLs Obtained With Microbial Ingress Testing by Liquid Immersion and Aerosol Methods in Different Studies

AuthorBurrelaPostbKellercGibneyd
Microbial TestImmersionImmersionAerosolAerosol
MALL Microbial Ingress5 µm5 µm2 µm5 µm
Pressure (mbar)−250/+300−250/+300−210/+210−350
Type of DefectGlass CapillaryGlass CapillaryNickel MicrotubeNickel Microtube
Tube Length3 cm1.5 cm0.7 cm0.7 cm

  • ↵a Reference 7.

  • ↵b Reference 22.

  • ↵c Reference 27.

  • ↵d Reference 21.