13 C12 C measurements of particulate matter in

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δ 13 C/12 C measurements of particulate matter in Preila, Lithuania Andrius Garbaras Institute

δ 13 C/12 C measurements of particulate matter in Preila, Lithuania Andrius Garbaras Institute of Physics Vilnius, Lithuania 2008

Isotopic characterization of PM can play an important role in the individuation of primary

Isotopic characterization of PM can play an important role in the individuation of primary and secondary sources and also in the determination of the natural/biogenic or anthropogenic/combustion contribution to the measured concentration

Stable isotopes in nature

Stable isotopes in nature

Delta notation R – izotopic ratio, RPDB = 0, 0112372± 0, 0000090 Standart: C:

Delta notation R – izotopic ratio, RPDB = 0, 0112372± 0, 0000090 Standart: C: PDB (Pee. Dee Belomnite)

PM characterisation by carbon isotope In the background and suburban sites the δ 13

PM characterisation by carbon isotope In the background and suburban sites the δ 13 C sow a bigger variability than in the urban sites, and this could be well correlated with the constant emissions from traffic. In background sites variability is bigger and related to the changing in the contribution from natural, secondary and anthropogenic source emissions. Low volume sampler Quartz fibre filters 24 h PM Characterization by Carbon Isotope C. Grassi, V. Campigli, L. Dallai, S. Nottoli, L. Tognotti, M. Guidi Cite abstract as Author(s) (2007), Title, European Aerosol Conference 2007, Salzburg, Abstract T 15 A 011

13 C/12 C can be satisfactory indicator of the origin of the atmospheric carbon

13 C/12 C can be satisfactory indicator of the origin of the atmospheric carbon Marine source and natural continental sources Aerosols are often a mixture and their apparent δ 13 C is dependent on the relative intensity of the contributing sources Industrial combustion or vegetation fire

Carbon-isotope composition of aerosols can distinquish between diesel an fuel oil, and other sources

Carbon-isotope composition of aerosols can distinquish between diesel an fuel oil, and other sources 07/05 diesel contribution about 50%. But other identification is not possible through the sole use of stable carbon isotopes The use of isotopes for understanding airborne pollution sources is encouraging PM 2. 5 PM 10 Paris Widory, D. et al. (2004). Atmospheric Environment 38, 953– 961.

He CO 2 Elemental analyser Isotopic ratio mass spectrometer

He CO 2 Elemental analyser Isotopic ratio mass spectrometer

Elemental analyser to IRMS

Elemental analyser to IRMS

Isotopic ratio mass spectrometer 12 C 16 O (m/z=44) 13 C 16 O (m/z=45)

Isotopic ratio mass spectrometer 12 C 16 O (m/z=44) 13 C 16 O (m/z=45)

Sampling: • Sampling for 24 h • Quartz fiber filters, preheated 600°C, 3 hs

Sampling: • Sampling for 24 h • Quartz fiber filters, preheated 600°C, 3 hs • PM 2. 5 sampler , flow 2. 3 m 3/h Analysis: filter is cut to 1/6, put in to tin capsule and dropped to EA

Chromatogram

Chromatogram

Aerosol 13 C/12 C measurements

Aerosol 13 C/12 C measurements

Black carbon

Black carbon

Take home messages carbon δ 13 C/12 C ratio is indicator of different aerosol

Take home messages carbon δ 13 C/12 C ratio is indicator of different aerosol origin