Laboratory flow reactor measurements of the reaction SO[sub 3] + H[sub 2]O + M [yields] H[sub 2]SO[sub 4] + M: Implications for gaseous H[sub 2]SO[sub 4] and aerosol formation in the plumes of jet aircraft

Journal Article · Tue Dec 14 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/93GL02996· OSTI ID:5058936

Reiner, T; Arnold, F ^[1]

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1. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Kernphysik, Heidelberg (Germany)

This paper presents the results of laboratory measurements of gas flow reactions of SO[sub 3] with water and some nucleation particle, such as an aerosol, resulting in the formation of sulfuric acid. This reaction is of concern for the SO[sub 3] emissions from jet aircraft. Sulfuric acid is known to be a major factor in the formation and growth of aerosols in the stratosphere. A reaction rate coefficient of 2.4 [times] 10[sup [minus]15]cm[sup 3]s[sup [minus]1] has been determined from these measurements.

• OSTI ID: 5058936
• Journal Information: Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (United States), Vol. 20:23; ISSN 0094-8276
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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