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The tropospheric oxidation of dimethyl sulfide: A new source of carbonyl sulfide

Journal Article · · Geophysical Research Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/94GL02499· OSTI ID:53977
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  1. Bergische Universitaet, Wuppertal (Germany)
The authors present the results of laboratory measurements of the oxidation of dimethyl sulfide (CH{sub 3}SCH{sub 3}) mediated by OH. They observe the formation of sulfur dioxide, dimethyl sulfoxide, and carbonyl sulfide. The latter branching ratio represents a previously unreported source of carbonyl sulfide (OCS). It is significant because OCS is the major reservoir of gaseous sulfur in the earth`s atmosphere.
OSTI ID:
53977
Journal Information:
Geophysical Research Letters, Journal Name: Geophysical Research Letters Journal Issue: 22 Vol. 21; ISSN GPRLAJ; ISSN 0094-8276
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English