Main Title |
Spectroscopic studies of photochemical smog formation and trace pollutant detection / |
Author |
Calvert, Jack G. ;
Chan, Walter H. ;
Nordstrom, Robert J. ;
Shaw., John H.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Ohio State Univ. Research Foundation, Columbus.;Environmental Sciences Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.C. |
Publisher |
Environmental Sciences Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
1976 |
Report Number |
EPA-600/3-76-084; EPA-R-803075; EPA-ROAP-21AKC-31 |
Stock Number |
PB-257 164 |
OCLC Number |
52451949 |
Subjects |
Photochemical smog
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Additional Subjects |
Smog ;
Gas analysis ;
Nitrogen oxide(NO) ;
Nitrogen dioxide ;
Nitrous acid ;
Air pollution ;
Infrared spectroscopy ;
Trace elements ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Design criteria ;
Nitrogen oxides ;
Exhaust emissions ;
Reaction kinetics ;
Electrical power plants ;
Industrial wastes ;
Combustion products ;
Interferometers ;
Air pollution detection ;
Fourier spectroscopy ;
Chemical reaction mechanisms
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBD |
EPA 600-3-76-084 |
c.1 |
Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
04/04/2014 |
EKBD |
EPA-600/3-76-084 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
07/11/2003 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-3-76-084 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ESAD |
EPA 600-3-76-084 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/23/2010 |
NTIS |
PB-257 164 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
89 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. |
Abstract |
An infrared Fourier transform spectrometer has been used with a long path length, multiple traversal cell to study the infrared spectra of atmospheric gases and several pollutant gases. Solar spectra have also been obtained between 3 and 20 micrometer wavelength. The kinetics of the formation and decay of nitrous acid have been followed by monitoring bands of nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and both cis- and trans-nitrous acid. Rate constants and the equilibrium constant for the reactions have been derived. A mechanism accounting for the formation of nitrous acid in the atmosphere is proposed. These rate data have been used to speculate on the potential importance of nitrous acid formation in power plant and auto exhaust plumes. A new technique involving the use of infrared spectroscopy and two cells of unequal length to study a two-component system in equilibrium is described. A six-meter multiple traversal cell equipped with fluorescent tubes has been constructed. The cell irradiance closely simulates the solar irradiance at ground level in spectral distribution and intensity. |
Notes |
"EPA-600/3-76-084." "July 1976." "Project Officer: Philip Hanst." |