Researchers Measure Reaction Rates of Second Key Atmospheric Component

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories' Combustion Research Facility, the University of Manchester, Bristol University, University of Southampton and Hong Kong Polytechnic have successfully measured reaction rates of a second Criegee intermediate, CH3CHOO, and proven that the reactivity of the atmospheric chemical depends strongly on which way the molecule is twisted. A paper describing the research findings titled "Direct Measurements of Conformer-Dependent Reactivity of the Criegee Intermediate CH3CHOO" is featured in the April 12 edition of Science magazine.

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