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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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