It is well known for its capacity to create a smoggy haze of pollution in the air, particularly in highly populated locations.
Nitrogen dioxide is highly reactive and created through the burning of fuel, usually from vehicle emissions. In fact, the most toxic component in diesel emissions is nitrogen dioxide.
Nitrogen dioxide is extremely toxic, with high doses of exposure causing pulmonary edema (water in the lungs) and even death, which makes the monitoring of nitrogen dioxide build-up in areas such as tunnels and car parks essential.
Yellow-brown gas with a sharp smell
Extremely
toxic
Highly reactive and created at high temperatures
Soluble in water, forming Nitric Acid
Major contributor to air pollution
More about Nitrogen Dioxide
How to detect nitrogen dioxide
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