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William Chameides

Nicholas Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Environment in the Nicholas School of the Environment
Earth and Climate Sciences
Box 90328, Durham, NC 27708-0328
Room A246, LSRC, Durham, NC 27708

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Lightning and atmospheric chemistry: The rate of atmospheric NO production

Book section · January 1, 2017 Although 80% of the atmosphere is composed of molecular nitrogen (N2), this element is often the limiting nutrient in both terrestrial and marine photosynthesis. The reason for this apparent paradox arises from the high chemical stability of nit ... Full text Cite