Formation of nitrosyl chloride from salt particles in air
The reaction of sodium chloride particles with 0.1-1.5 reacts with sodium chloride to form nitrosyl chloride, a corrosive gas. The reaction is rapid, but surface area dependent. Free energy calculations indicate a favorable free energy change and a large equilibrium constant. This reaction is important in studying the chemical and physical interactions of halide aerosols in atmospheres containing no2. (3 graphs, 17 references)