Uvonair Ultra Violet Ozonator We have all experienced the exhilarating effects and clean fresh aroma of the air after a thunder storm. The spice of this fragrance is ozone. Ozone occurs in nature as a result of many environmental circumstances, certainly lightning being one of the most significant. Ozone plays a very important role in the maintenance of our atmosphere. Ozone is also created as ultraviolet light passes into the earth's stratosphere. Ozone is natures way of cleaning the air. It only makes sense that we should use the same principles to our own advantage. When electrical charges pass through an oxygen atmosphere, stable pairs of oxygen (O2) molecules are ripped apart and reform as a slightly modified form of oxygen, whereas it becomes ozone (O3). A negatively charged ion is formed when an electron attaches itself to an oxygen molecule. Having acquired a third oxygen atom it becomes a strong oxidant, which is highly reactive with hydrocarbons and other such unsaturated molecules. Ozone will act readily to oxidize these types of organic matter. These molecules include such pollutants as chemical fumes, smoke, trepans, and many other such gases. Ozone destroys with extreme efficiency the spores of moulds, amoebae, mildew, viruses and bacterium, as well as a variety of pathogenic and saprophytic germs. These microorganisms are protected within an outer membrane or shell. These membranes are composed of proteins which readily degrade in the presence of ozone. Without this protective coating the organism dies leaving only oxygen in it's place. Levels of 0.1 PPM have been found to be sufficient to kill most pathogens. In addition to the suppression of moulds, viruses and bacterium, ozone provides a germicidal effect, aiding in the healing of plant wounds and enhancing resistance to infection. These unsaturated molecules have an open structure and will readily combine with oxygen. As the ozone is absorbed by the host molecule it fragments the structure of the particle until it breaks up into its basic components, primarily CO2 and H2O. The ozone, having released its third atom in this process, defaults back to stable oxygen. The once offensive pollutant has effectively been dismantled and no longer exists as a contaminant. This process of neutralization is a very efficient sterilizer and purifier, literally destroying odors as nature intended it to happen. Beware however, that excessive levels of ozone can be destructive to living organisms in much the same way as described above. Ozone reacts with most substances by nature of it's oxidizing properties. Materials such as rubber, some plastics, fabrics, paints and textiles are susceptible to deterioration after time and extended periods of exposure. Metals such as iron, zinc, nickel, mercury and silver are highly reactive catalysts to ozone. Gold, platinum, stainless steel, aluminum (especially anodized) and glass are very resistant to ozone breakdown. Naturally forming surface levels of ozone remain about 0.1 PPM depending upon atmospheric conditions and location. Levels occurring in cities, due to automobile and industrial by-products can be as high as 0.5 PPM. This is considerably higher than the E.P.A., F.D.A., C.S.A. or any of those other A�s suggest is suitable for continuous breathing. Although not proven to be dangerous, some people may experience throat or nasal discomfort at prolonged levels above 0.3 PPM. UVO650 Uvonair up to 5000 cu. ft. |
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