Condensation sink of atmospheric vapors: the effect of vapor properties and the resulting uncertainties
Santeri Tuovinen, Jenni Kontkanen, Runlong Cai, Markku Kulmala
Abstract
for volatile and semi-volatile vapors. Neglecting the evaporation may result in an overestimation of vapor loss rate and hence an underestimation of the fraction of vapor molecules that is left to form clusters.
Topics & Concepts
AerosolSulfuric acidCondensationChemistryVapor pressureWater vaporEvaporationCloud condensation nucleiSink (geography)Analytical Chemistry (journal)ThermodynamicsInorganic chemistryEnvironmental chemistryOrganic chemistryPhysicsGeographyCartographyAtmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAir Quality and Health ImpactsAtmospheric aerosols and clouds