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Title: On the interaction of isotopic exchange processes with photochemical reactions in atmospheric oxides of nitrogen

Journal Article · · Journal of Geophysical Research
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/93JD00874· OSTI ID:91305
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  1. Institut fuer Chemie und Dynamik der Geosphaere Juelich (Germany)

The authors study the isotopic composition of nitic oxide and nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere. They model the observed results for {sup 15}N/{sup 14}N ratios in terms of isotopic exchange reactions with ozone and photolytic reactions on the oxides. They find there has to be an interaction of these two reactions, in conjunction with seasonl variations of nitrogen oxide/ozone ratios, to account for observed isotopic ratios of the nitrogen isotopes.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
91305
Journal Information:
Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 98, Issue D8; Other Information: PBD: 20 Aug 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English