Evaluation of a Denuder Method for Ambient NO2Measurements at PPB Levels
- 1 December 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry
- Vol. 49 (3) , 139-147
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319208027565
Abstract
A thorough investigation on the denuder method for ambient NO2 determination, based on the reaction with phenoxide ions has been made. A thermostatted sampling unit comprising an annular denuder coated with alkaline eugenol and a nylon pre-filter has been found to be suitable for ensuring quantitative sample collection and preventing interferences from nitrous acid as well as from gaseous and paniculate nitrate. Results of laboratory and field tests concerning the effect of humidity on collection efficiency, the oxidation of nitrite on the wall by O3/oxidants and the reliability of the method are reported and discussed.Keywords
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