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== Risks ==
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Pure ozone is very toxic and corrosive.   
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[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0068.html International Chemical Safety Card]
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
 
 
Pure ozone is very toxic and corrosive.   
 
 
 
[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0068.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
 
 
== Additional Information ==
 
 
 
P.Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype, London, 2002.
 
  
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* P.Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype, London, 2002.
  
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 566
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 566

Revision as of 13:37, 14 December 2020

Description

A, pungent, reactive gas that exists as an allotropic form of Oxygen containing three atoms. Ozone is produced when an electric spark, lightening, or ultraviolet light is passed through air or oxygen. It is found in the lower atmosphere in minute quantities especially after a thunderstorm. In the upper atmosphere, it absorbs ultraviolet rays, preventing them from reaching the surface of the earth. Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent. It is used for bleaching waxes, textiles, oils as well as for sterilization and disinfection. Ozone readily oxidizes organic materials such as Rubber, cellulosics, and proteins along with some inorganic materials such as Marble, Limestone, and frescos. Potential sources of ozone in indoor environments are old style electrostatic copy machines, electrostatic precipitator type air filtration units, and arc welders.

Synonyms and Related Terms

triatomic oxygen


Risks

Pure ozone is very toxic and corrosive.

International Chemical Safety Card

Physical and Chemical Properties

Composition O3
CAS 10028-15-6
Melting Point -193
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 48.0
Boiling Point -112

Resources and Citations

  • P.Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype, London, 2002.
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 566
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
  • Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7116
  • Marjorie Shelley, The Care and Handling of Art Objects, The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
  • Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986
  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979

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