nitraattidioksidia
Nitraattidioksidi, also known as nitrogen dioxide, is a chemical compound with the formula NO2. It is a reddish-brown gas at room temperature and pressure. Nitrogen dioxide is a significant air pollutant and is primarily produced from the combustion of fossil fuels. Major sources include emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industrial processes. It is also formed naturally by lightning strikes and biological processes.
In the atmosphere, nitrogen dioxide plays a crucial role in the formation of smog and acid rain.
Nitrogen dioxide is also an intermediate in the industrial production of nitric acid, which is used in