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Noxious trace gases in the air. Part I. Photochemical smog

Journal Article · · Chemistry-ACS; (United States)
OSTI ID:6423382

Photochemical smog, a tropospheric phenomenon, is examined. The distribution of trace gases in the atmosphere is reviewed. Families of trace gases are surveyed. The main photochemical action in the urban atmosphere involves the hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxide families. Organic compounds and nitrogen containing compounds are considered in terms of the photochemistry of the polluted troposphere. The chemistry of smog and recommendations to cope with the problems associated with polluted atmospheres are summarized. (2 diagrams, 3 graphs, 4 photos, 4 references)

Research Organization:
EPA, NC
OSTI ID:
6423382
Journal Information:
Chemistry-ACS; (United States), Journal Name: Chemistry-ACS; (United States) Vol. 51:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

500200* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR POLLUTION
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMISTRY
HYDROCARBONS
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
NITROGEN OXIDES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDANTS
PHOTOCHEMISTRY
POLLUTION
SMOG
URBAN AREAS