Kvävemonoxid
Kvävemonoxid, also known as nitric oxide or NO, is a molecule composed of one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom. It is a colorless gas at room temperature and pressure. In the environment, it is a component of air pollution, primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels. In the atmosphere, it can react with other gases to form smog and acid rain.
Within biological systems, kvävemonoxid plays a crucial role as a signaling molecule. It is produced by various
In industrial processes, kvävemonoxid is an intermediate in the production of nitric acid, a key chemical used