Ozone Overview:
PROPERTY | OZONE | OXYGEN |
Molecular Formula
|
O3
|
O2
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Alternate Names
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Triatomic Oxygen
|
-
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Molecular Weight
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48 g/mol.
|
32 g/mol.
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Color
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Light Blue
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Colorless
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Characteristic Smell
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"Electrical" Odor
|
-
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Solubility in Water (0°C)
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0.640
|
0.049
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Density
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2.144 g/l
|
1.429 g/l
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Boiling Point
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-111.9°C
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-183°C
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Flash Point
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Auto-Ignition Temperature
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Flammability
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None
|
None
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Electrochemical Potential (eV)
|
2.07 J/mol.
|
1.23 J/mol.
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HOW OZONE IS MADE: |
Did you know that ozone is made in nature? It naturally does it in two ways - Lightning (Corona Discharge) and Sun (UV Light) |
Lightning (Corona Discharge) - Lightning passing through the air creates ozone from oxygen. |
Sun (UV Light) - Oxygen in the presence of 185 NM UV light creates ozone. |
Both methods break up oxygen molecules to form ozone. |
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