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Is it safe to use an Ozone Air
Purifier? Read on the recommendation of Ozone Air Purifiers
Ozone is popularly known for its ability to filter ultraviolet light in the
upper atmosphere. Ozone in the lower atmosphere can be used to reduce airborne
contaminants. The basic oxygen molecule in the air we breathe is composed of two
oxygen atoms. Ozone is composed of three oxygen atoms. Ozone's extra oxygen atom
can become detached from the ozone molecule and reattach to molecules of other
substances, altering their chemical makeup and often leaving only
carbon-dioxide, oxygen and water. This is the basis for ozone air purifiers.
Ozone air purifiers release an ozone enriched gaseous plasma into the air that
seeks out airborne contaminants. This purification method does not draw the
surrounding air into a central filter, allowing for large areas to be purified
efficiently.
Ozone air purifiers are great for bars, salons, and other areas with high air
pollution and/or odors. Please browse our selection of Biozone air purifiers:
Structure of an ozone molecule
Here is how the process works:
- Oxygen molecules (O1 and O2)
are converted to ozone (O3) by either a high-voltage electrical
charge (such as from lightning), or by ultraviolet light (such as from the sun
rays).
- One oxygen atom (O1) splits off
from the ozone molecule, and reacts with other particles when it comes within
range of a particle and/or pollutant. Ozone is highly reactive, so it never
fails to initiate this reaction with other particles.
- As the 2nd most powerful oxidant in
existance, the single oxygen atom proceeds to "oxidize" the particle it reacts
with. This means it burns the particle, which changes its physical properties.
As a result, the particle will no longer be toxic, and will no longer be able
to reproduce if it is biological. In other words, the particle becomes
completely harmless.
- When the single oxygen (O1)
molecule oxidizes the particle, it too is destroyed. This leaves behind the O2
it split away from, or pure and clean oxygen.
Effectiveness at Low Levels
In studies conducted at the Academy of
Medical Sciences in Russia, Dr. Gubernskii and Dr. Dmitriev found that 0.005
ppm (parts per million) to 0.02 ppm of ozone added to normal indoor air (0 ppm)
increased animals' resistance to the cold, to infection, to
toxic substances, and to oxygen deprivation. A general increase in the
immune "biological potential" and the vital capacity of the lungs was
reported.
Dr. Gubernskii and Dr. Dmitriev also performed
tests using less than .01 ppm of ozone in an air-conditioned office
building, which revealed that "the levels of oxygen in the blood
increase relatively quickly and remain at a high level for the duration of
the experiment." They also stated that: "Atmospheric ozone has a positive effect
on animals and people. It is important to note its positive effect on the
breathing system, blood composition, arterial pressure, immune system, general
feeling of well-being, and mental and physical work capability. The ozone-ion
complex is a necessary component of fresh air that gives it a curative effect."
This same study, featured in the Russian
journal Priroda, also reports a decrease in complaints of stuffiness (3.8
times fewer complaints).
Russian scientists performed a study to see how
effective ozone was at improving indoor air quality in schools.
Respiratory-related illnesses were drastically improved after the ozone systems
were installed. The ozone concentration produced by the systems were 0.015 ppm
(parts per million).
In testing performed by two scientists by the
name of Elford and Van den Ende, it was found that ozone effectively destroyed
bacteria at 0.04 ppm.
Many publications have published studies
showing the effectiveness of lower concentrations ozone (0.01 to 0.03 ppm) at
removing odors and pollutants. Some of these include the Refrigeration
Service Engineers Society (RSES), U.S. Air Force technical publications, and
Manufacturing Chemist.
Surround Air ionizers produce an ozone
concentration of 0.02 ppm to 0.04 ppm.
Effectiveness against Mold
A 1999 study conducted at the University of
Minnesota found that both ozonated air and water inactivate mold, rendering the
mold cells harmless.
Ozone air purifiers reduce mold sources indoor
pollution, allergies, asthma, hay fever, home respiratory problems. Control air
contaminates like bacteria, bad odor, formaldehyde, germs, pathogens, virus.
Indoor pollution, common problem everywhere.
Like the water we drink and the food we eat,
the air we breathe has a great impact on our state of health.
Nature has many ways to produce activated
oxygen, a natural air cleaner. For example, we have all experienced the clean,
fresh smell in the air produced by the lightning after a thunderstorm. That is
ozone or activated oxygen at work. Now you can have your own natural air
treatment system at an affordable price. the length of a
wave and its energy.
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