Envis Centre, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India
Printed Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Overview
The gaseous composition of unpolluted air
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The Gases
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Parts Per Million (vol.)
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Nitrogen
|
756,500
|
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Oxygen
|
202,900
|
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Water
|
31,200
|
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Argon
|
9,000
|
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Carbon Dioxide
|
305
|
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Neon
|
17.4
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Helium
|
5.0
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Methane
|
0.97-1.16
|
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Krypton
|
0.97
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Nitrous oxide
|
0.49
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Hydrogen
|
0.49
|
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Xenon
|
0.08
|
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Organic vapors
|
ca.0.02
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Source: http://edugreen.teri.res.in