Summertime PM<sub>2.5</sub> ionic species in four major cities of China: nitrate formation in an ammonia-deficient atmosphere

Strong atmospheric photochemistry in summer can produce a significant amount of secondary aerosols, which may have a large impact on regional air quality and visibility. In the study reported herein, we analyzed sulfate, nitrate, and ammonium in PM<sub>2.5</sub> samples collected using a...

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Main Authors: T. Wang, R. K. Pathak, W. S. Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-03-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/1711/2009/acp-9-1711-2009.pdf