Ozone (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Eric Keightley Rideal

 
9781330732366: Ozone (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores ozone, an allotrope of oxygen, and its myriad properties and modes of formation, drawing on scientific journals and the author's personal research. Ozone, the author posits, is not a substance unique to the modern world, but rather an ever-present gas with a storied history. The author delves into the scientific experiments and discoveries of ozone's properties and characteristics, revealing its chemical instability and powerful oxidizing abilities. The author then examines the natural occurrence of ozone, exploring its presence in the Earth's atmosphere at various altitudes and its role in atmospheric processes. They also discuss how human processes such as electrical storms and combustion can influence ozone levels. The multifaceted nature of ozone and its dynamic relationship with its surrounding environment come into sharp focus.

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