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Photolysis of gaseous nitrous acid: a technique for obtaining kinetic data on atmospheric photooxidation reactions

Conference · · Int. J. Chem. Kinet.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7083474
The photolysis of gaseous nitrous acid in nitrogen/oxygen mixtures at 760 torr pressure was investigated. The major reaction occurring during absorption by HONO in the near ultraviolet was the dissociation of the acid into hydroxyl radicals and nitric oxide. Nitrous acid photolysis provides a useful source of OH radicals for kinetic studies under conditions similar to those prevailing in the lower atmosphere. With the addition of a large excess of carbon monoxide, the photolysis can also provide a source of hydroperoxyl radicals. Reaction rate constants at 300/sup 0/K and 1 atmosphere pressure are given for the photolysis of HONO after the addition of CO, sulfur dioxide, and some simple olefins.
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Eng.
OSTI ID:
7083474
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Int. J. Chem. Kinet.; (United States) Journal Volume: 7:Suppl. 1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English