Climate Change
Climate Change
Climate Change
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Aerosol Types and Composition<br />
• Sulfate aerosol – from SO 2 (g)<br />
• SO 2 H 2 SO 4 (this is sulfuric acid and what is in acid<br />
rain)<br />
• Organic aerosols – from combustion of fossil fuels<br />
(gasoline, coal) and biomass (forest fires and agricultural<br />
burning)<br />
• Black carbon – also called soot; the black stuff from<br />
diesel engines and other combustion<br />
• Sea salt<br />
• Mineral dust – windblown dust<br />
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