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Nitric acid adsorption on ice: A preliminary study

Journal Article · · Geophysical Research Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/95GL00817· OSTI ID:159788
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  1. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Fort Collins, CO (United States)

The adsorption of nitric acid vapor on the ice surface was studied at {minus}20{degrees}C. Adsorption took place in three stages: surface initialization, formation of a monolayer and formation of a multilayer. The results of elution of a multilayer deposit indicated the formation of a hydrate whose vapor pressure was estimated to be a maximum of 1.5{+-}0.5x10{sup {minus}6} torr. 21 refs., 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
159788
Journal Information:
Geophysical Research Letters, Journal Name: Geophysical Research Letters Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 22; ISSN GPRLAJ; ISSN 0094-8276
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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