X-Nico

unusual facts about Nitrogen oxide


1,3,5-Trinitrobenzene

When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of NOx.


Environmental impact of shipping

Exhaust emissions from ships are considered to be a significant source of air pollution, with 18 to 30 percent of all nitrogen oxide and 9 percent of sulphur oxide pollution.

Intermountain Power Plant

The power plant is one of the largest emitters of nitrogen oxide, a pollutant that contributes to haze, in the Western United States.

Underground mine ventilation

Underground mine ventilation provides a flow of air to the underground workings of a mine of sufficient volume to dilute and remove noxious gases (typically methane, CO).


see also

Flox

FLOX, in chemistry, a combustion process said to reduce nitrogen oxide formation by suppressing peak flame temperatures