Different characteristics of char and soot in the atmosphere and their ratio as an indicator for source identification in Xi'an, China

Numerous definitions and analytical techniques for elemental (or black) carbon (EC) have been published in the scientific literature, but still no generally accepted interdisciplinary definition exists. EC is not a single chemical compound, but is mainly composed of two parts of carbon contents: com...

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Main Authors: Y. M. Han, J.J. Cao, S. C. Lee, K. F. Ho, Z. S. An
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/10/595/2010/acp-10-595-2010.pdf