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~Air Pollution~

-Introduction

-Pollutants
 ~Sulphur dioxide
 ~Nitrogen dioxide
 ~Carbon monoxide
 ~Ozone
 ~Particulates
 ~Lead

-API
 ~What's API?
 ~In Hong Kong
 ~Equipment
 ~API figures

-Photochemical Smog
 ~What is it?
 ~Problems
 ~Effects

-Acid Rain
 ~How it is formed?
 ~Effects

-Global warming
 ~Greenhouse effect
 ~Effects
 ~What can you do?

-Measures
 ~Part 1
 ~Part 2
 ~Part 3
 ~What can you do../1
 ~What can you do../2

 What effect can smog have on structures and materials? 

 

Smog can damage or destroy most forms of synthetic materials. With low level exposure of only a few months, smog can cause cracks in rubber and synthetic rubber products. With continued exposure, it can actually cause total disintegration.