In:
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, American Geophysical Union (AGU), Vol. 105, No. D11 ( 2000-06-16), p. 14401-14412
Abstract:
Gas phase H 2 O 2 , organic peroxides, and formaldehyde (HCHO) have been measured in situ during October/November 1996 on board RV Polarstern in surface air over the Atlantic from 48°N‐35°S with different analytical methods. The results indicate that recombination and self‐reactions of peroxy radicals largely dominate over scavenging by NO. The peroxy radical chemistry was governed by the photooxidation of CH 4 and CO, as could be deduced from our failure to detect organic hydroperoxides other than CH 3 OOH (methyl hydroperoxide (MHP)). Hydroperoxide and formaldehyde mixing ratios were highest within the tropics with peak values of around 2000 parts per trillion by volume (pptv) (H 2 O 2 ), 1500 pptv (MHP), and 1000 pptv (HCHO). In the case of H 2 O 2 and MHP we observed diurnal variations of the mixing ratios in the tropical North Atlantic and derived deposition rates of around (1.8±0.6)×10 −5 s −1 for H 2 O 2 and (1.2±0.4)×10 −5 s −1 for MHP. The measured MHP/(H 2 O 2 +MHP) and MHP/HCHO ratios corresponded to 0.32±0.12 and 0.87±0.4, respectively. HCHO mixing ratios observed during the expedition were significantly higher than predicted by current photochemical theory based on the photooxidation of CH 4 and CO.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0148-0227
DOI:
10.1029/1999JD901145
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Publication Date:
2000
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