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Evidence for photochemical formation of H[sub 2]O[sub 2] and oxidation of SO[sub 2] in authentic fog water

Journal Article · · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6533277

When samples of rain and fog water were exposed to ultraviolet and visible light, reactive transients such as hydrogen peroxide were formed and dissolved organic matter and sulfur dioxide were depleated. These results, in conjunction with those from previous studies, imply that dissolved organic compounds and transition metals such as iron ions are involved in the photochemical formation of hydrogen peroxide and other photooxidants in atmospheric waters.

OSTI ID:
6533277
Journal Information:
Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 260:5104; ISSN SCIEAS; ISSN 0036-8075
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English