EFFECT OF OZONE

EFFECT OF OZONE

OZONE

• most important air pollutant affecting human health
• molecule built of 3 of atom O
• when contact with surface release extra force in form chemical energy
• this energy cause damage to sensitive tissue in lower and upper airways.

OZONE FORMATION

• product of solar energy and photochemical reaction of pollutants.Concentration highest when sunlight most instense.
• reaches peak levels during the middle of the day in the summer month.
• types air pollution pattern is diurnal and seasonal variation

OZONE AIR QUALITY STANDART

• ozone level more than 0.08 ppm averaged over 8 h is considered unhealthful
• the effect of ozone on people

- irritation of nose and throat
- increased mucus production and tendency to cough
- eye irritation and headaches
- chest pain and difficulty take a deep breath without coughing

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