Articles | Volume 23, issue 9
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-5279-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-5279-2023
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11 May 2023
Research article |  | 11 May 2023

Revealing the sources and sinks of negative cluster ions in an urban environment through quantitative analysis

Rujing Yin, Xiaoxiao Li, Chao Yan, Runlong Cai, Ying Zhou, Juha Kangasluoma, Nina Sarnela, Janne Lampilahti, Tuukka Petäjä, Veli-Matti Kerminen, Federico Bianchi, Markku Kulmala, and Jingkun Jiang

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Atmospheric cluster ions are important constituents in the atmosphere. However, the quantitative research on their compositions is still limited, especially in urban environments. Here we demonstrate the feasibility of an in situ quantification method of cluster ions measured by a high-resolution mass spectrometer and reveal their governing factors, sources, and sinks in urban Beijing through quantitative analysis of cluster ions, reagent ions, neutral molecules, and condensation sink.
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