Observation of nitrate coatings on atmospheric mineral dust particles

Nitrate compounds have received much attention because of their ability to alter the hygroscopic properties and cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) activity of mineral dust particles in the atmosphere. However, very little is known about specific characteristics of ambient nitrate-coated mineral particl...

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Main Authors: W. J. Li, L. Y. Shao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-03-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/1863/2009/acp-9-1863-2009.pdf