Factors determining the concentration of nitrite in dew from Santiago, Chile

Rubio, MA; Lissi, E; Villena, G

HERO ID

617962

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Journal Article

Year

2008

Language

English

HERO ID 617962
In Press No
Year 2008
Title Factors determining the concentration of nitrite in dew from Santiago, Chile
Authors Rubio, MA; Lissi, E; Villena, G
Journal Atmospheric Environment
Volume 42
Issue 33
Page Numbers 7651-7656
Abstract Dew was collected in Santiago City at different locations and over different surfaces. High pHs (ca 7.0) and nitrite concentrations were observed in all the samples, irrespective of the location of the sampler and the material of the collecting surface. pH of the samples correlates with sulfate, nitrate and ammonium concentrations. This parameter is the most important determinant of the amount of nitrite present in the collected dew. This suggests that transfer from the gas phase Could be relevant in HONO capture. The increase in nitrite concentrations in dew collected during the period from 1995 to 2006 can be explained in terms of an increase in the average samples' pH along this period. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Doi 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2008.05.055
Wosid WOS:000261006100009
Url http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1352231008005591
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Language Text English
Keyword Nitrous acid; Dew; Photochemical smog; Santiago de Chile; Nitrite
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