Quantification, diel variation and photochemistry of inorganic chlorine trace gases in continental Germany

Key Points

• The research aims to quantify inorganic chlorine trace gases and examine their diel variation and photochemical activity in the troposphere.
• Developed a diagram representing the formation and transformations of chlorine trace gases.
• Examined links between chlorine gases and nitrogen oxides (NOx).
• Analyzed the coupling of chlorine trace gases with hydroxyl radical cycles.
• Identified notable diel variations in chlorine trace gas concentrations.
• Outlined significant photochemical transformations influenced by NOx levels and HOX cycles.