Characterization of a Modified Hexagonal Silver Iodide Ice Nucleus Aerosol

Paul T. Scott Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

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Peter C. Sinclair Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

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Abstract

A new ice nucleant aerosol was produced by combustion of a 2% AgI-0.5 mole % Bil3-NH4I-acetone-water solution. The ice nucleating effectiveness of this aerosol is an order of magnitude greater than AgI alone at −10°C. An X-ray powder analysis identified the aerosol as the hexagonal crystal form of AgI having the closest match to ice ever reported for a nucleant of this type.

Abstract

A new ice nucleant aerosol was produced by combustion of a 2% AgI-0.5 mole % Bil3-NH4I-acetone-water solution. The ice nucleating effectiveness of this aerosol is an order of magnitude greater than AgI alone at −10°C. An X-ray powder analysis identified the aerosol as the hexagonal crystal form of AgI having the closest match to ice ever reported for a nucleant of this type.

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