Observation of partitioning characteristics of gaseous nitric acid in winter of Shenzhen
LUO Yao1, LIN Xiao-yu1, NIU Ying-bo1, YUN Long2, GU Tian-fa2, LIN Chu-xiong2, HUANG Xiao-feng1, HE Ling-yan1
1. Laboratory of Atmospheric Observation Supersite, School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China; 2. Shenzhen Environmental Monitoring Center of Guangdong Province, Shenzhen 518049, China
Abstract:The particle phase fraction of total nitrate determines its lifetime in the atmosphere, but this distribution process in urban areas in winter remain poorly understood. In this study, concentrations of HNO3, NO3- and related pollutants was online observed at two sites (urban site and roadside site) in Shenzhen from January 1to January 31, 2022. During the observation period, the average concentration of NO3- was (6.3±3.9) μg/m3, accounting for 24.7% of the mass concentration of PM2.5, which is one of the most important components of PM2.5 in winter in Shenzhen. The mean values of ε(NO3-) at two sites were (0.81±0.13) and (0.75±0.16), respectively, and the distribution of nitrate was mainly to the particle phase. ε(NO3-) reflected the gas-particle partitioning of nitrate, and it was higher during nighttime and lower during daytime. The higher temperature, lower humidity and more acidic environment would enhance nitrate volatilization and its partitioning to gas phase, thus driving the diurnal variation of ε(NO3-). In addition, aerosol liquid water content and aerosol pH were the most important factors affecting the difference of two-site ε(NO3-) in winter of Shenzhen, with average contribution of 41% and 31%, respectively, indicating that these two factors should be taken into consideration when modeling the formation and transformation of gaseous nitric acid.
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