ISSN:
1618-2650
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Summary Atmospheric precipitation and aerosol samples are characterized by a complex mixture of several organic compounds. A simple method for the simultaneous determination of the main compound classes by GC/MS is presented. In detail, seasonal variations of C8–C32 fatty acids in precipitation in a semirural area have been studied. Total fatty acids concentrations of 7–53 μg/l were detected. Summer rain is characterized by high amounts of fatty acids 〉C20 and lower amounts of C11–C20 species. Two effects may be responsible: larger emission rates of fatty acids during vegetation periods and an increased influence of vapour phase due to higher temperatures during summer. CPI values showed no general trend; lower CPI values for winter rain could not be observed. This would be expected if anthropogenic sources play an important role. Monounsaturated fatty acids (C16:1, C18:1) were more abundant during winter than in summer. High concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids (C18:x) could be detected during summer. High relative concentrations of the potential oxidation products of the unsaturated species, nonanedioic acid and w-oxononanoic acid, are associated with relatively low concentrations of their precursors.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00322429
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