Abstract
A survey of atmospheric aerosols in a suburban area of Bangkok, Thailand was conducted using an Andersen sampler. Significant amounts of Na and Cl collected in the area were considered to be derived from sea salt. Difference of the Na/Cl ratio in the area to that of sea salt indicated a considerable amount of Cl loss which is assumed to be caused by the chemical reaction to form NaNO3 which is the main nitrate species present. Most of the sulfate in the sample was found to be (NH4)2SO4, in the form of fine particles which is different from the sulphate derived from sea salt and soil. Another characteristic noticed is that CaCO3 seems to play an influential role in causing a cation rich trend in the aerosols which is a particular contrast to aerosols in Tokyo, Japan. This could be one of the strongest factors determining the characteristics of the atmospheric environment around Bangkok. The size distribution of K and Mg particles are also discussed in particular relation to sources.
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