Goals:
This experiment was done to study the Methacrolein high NO2 photoxidation in the presence of fully deliquesced ammonium sulfate (AS) seeds at RH 85%, since the other experiments were done at low RH and without seed particles. The hypothesis is that particle liquid water will decrease SOA formation because water will hydrolyze HMML instead of allowing it to oligomerize on the particle surface. This liquid water is also hypothesized to liberate 2-methylgycleric acid (2MGA) from the aerosol to the gas phase.
Summary:
Gas-phase 2MGA is significantly enhanced and aerosol mass is significantly decreased compared to the dry experiments.
Organization: Caltech Atmospheric Chamber
Lab Affiliation: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
Chamber: Near/Far Bag 2012-2015 (Tran)
Experiment Category: Gas phase chemical reaction, Aerosol formation
Oxidant: Hydroxyl radical
Reactants: METHACROLEIN, Methyl nitrite, 10102-44-0
Reaction Type: Photooxidation
Relative Humidity: 85
Temperature: 25
Seed Name: Ammonium sulfate
Pressure: 750 Torr
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