The formation of smog in urban atmospheres involves the interaction of sunlight with an air mixture containing nitrogen oxides and reactive hydrocarbons - the most reactive class of these hydrocarbons being alkenes. This text, by a team of leading atmospheric chemists, reviews and evaluates the existing literature on the atmospheric chemistry of these compounds, focusing on the search for a more quantitative understanding of the phenomenon which can then be applied to control methods. It includes examinations of the reactions of alkenes and even suggests areas for further laboratory studies.
- ISBN10 0195131770
- ISBN13 9780195131772
- Publish Date 6 April 2000
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 4 September 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 560
- Language English