The ozone formation potential of 1-bromo-propane
Whitten, GZ; Cohen, JP; Myers, TC; Carter, WPL
| HERO ID | 103823 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2003 |
| Title | The ozone formation potential of 1-bromo-propane |
| Authors | Whitten, GZ; Cohen, JP; Myers, TC; Carter, WPL |
| Journal | Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Page Numbers | 262-272 |
| Abstract | 1-Bromo-propane (1-BP) is a replacement for high-end chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) solvents. Its reaction rate constant with the OH radical is, on a weight basis, significantly less than that of ethane. However, the overall smog formation chemistry of 1-BP appears to be very unusual compared with typical volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and relatively complex because of the presence of bromine. In smog chamber experiments, 1-BP initially shows a faster ozone build-up than what would be expected from ethane, but the secondary products containing bromine tend to destroy ozone such that 1-BP can have a net overall negative reactivity. Alternative sets of reactions are offered to explain this unusual behavior. Follow-up studies are suggested to resolve the chemistry. Using one set of bromine-related reactions in a photochemical grid model shows that 1-BP would be less reactive toward peak ozone formation than ethane with a trend toward even lower ozone impacts in the future. |
| Pmid | 12661686 |
| Wosid | WOS:000181448800002 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science WOS:000181448800002 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Is Qa | No |