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Characteristics of Inorganic Ions in PM2.5 Collected in Malaysia
2014 Volume 29 Issue 3 Pages 196-199
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2014 Volume 29 Issue 3 Pages 196-199
We conducted intensive field studies in Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia in September, 2013 and characterized PM2.5 inorganic ions based on ground-based sampling. Inorganic ions in PM2.5 were primarily composed of sulfate ion (66% of total ions mass), and particulate sulfate was considered to be present in the form of mixtures of ammonium (61%), potassium (24%), and sodium sulfates (15%) in the atmosphere.Extremely strong chlorine loss from sodium and potassium chloride particles was suggested.
