science-softCon uv/vis+ photochemistry database; www.photochemistry.org; (C) science-softCon 2019 Substance: nitrous acid Other Names: Formula: HONO CAS-No.: 7782-77-6 Study: photochemistry, UV absorption spectrum Authors: C. Anastasio, L. Chu Title: Photochemistry of Nitrous Acid (HONO) and Nitrous Acidium Ion (H2ONO+) in Aqueous Solution and Ice Journal/Source: Environ. Sci. Technol., 43 (4), 1108-1114, (2009); DOI: 10.1021/es802579a Data: table, diagram Energy/Wavelength range: 270 - 420 nm Resolution: Temperature: 274 K; 298 K Temperature dependence: Pressure/Concentration: Phase: aqueous solution, ice pH: Comments: Although the light absorption spectra for these two species are very similar, their photochemical efficiencies are quite different: the •OH (and NO) quantum yield for HONO is approximately 8 times greater than that of H2ONO+ at 274 K. The temperature dependent expressions for the •OH (and NO) quantum yields are ln(PHI(HONO --> •OH) = (7.14 ± 0.57) - (2430 ± 160)/T and ln(PHI(H2ONO+ --> •OH) = (3.16 ± 0.67) - (1890 ± 180)/T. Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: (e-mail address):