Corona Discharge Influences Ozone Concentrations Near Rats
Journal Article
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· Bioelectromagnetics, 25(2):107-113
Ozone is produced by corona discharge in air. Its production is enhanced near grounded water. Whether grounded animals behave like grounded water, producing more ozone was investigated. Rats were exposed to corona discharge in a plastic cage. The concentration of ozone in the gas phase was monitored. The ozone concentration exceeded ambient levels only in the presence of corona discharge and either rats or water. When water or rats were exposed to corona discharge, ozone levels were more than 10 times higher than controls. Ozone levels increased rapidly with applied voltage. There was also a correlation between the distance of the corona needle to the rats and the amount of ozone produced. As the distance increased, ozone production decreased. These results are discussed in relation to the potential exposure of mammals to ozone in the vicinity of corona discharge and electric fields.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 15007059
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-36824
- Journal Information:
- Bioelectromagnetics, 25(2):107-113, Journal Name: Bioelectromagnetics, 25(2):107-113 Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 25; ISSN 0197-8462; ISSN BLCTDO
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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