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1. Phthalic acid and its photochemical degradation was determined in snow and rainwater samples collected during winters (2003–2010) in the Southeast of Massachusetts using capillary gas chromatography (GC).
2. The direct photodecomposition of the acid is slow, but the addition of dissolved Fe(III) species accelerates the light-induced degradation of phthalic acid.
3. Photodegradation rates of phthalic acid increases with decreasing pH value of water samples in the range of pH 2.8–4.5.
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The article “Determination of o-phthalic acid in snow and its photochemical degradation by capillary gas chromatography coupled with flame ionization and mass spectrometric detection” is a reliable source for information on phthalic acid and its photochemical degradation in snow and rainwater samples collected during winters (2003–2010) in the Southeast of Massachusetts. The article provides detailed information on the method used to determine phthalic acid concentrations, as well as on the photodegradation process, including how it is accelerated by iron(III). Additionally, it provides insight into how pH values affect photodegradation rates.
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In conclusion, this article is a reliable source for information on phthalic acid concentrations in snow and rainwater samples, as well as on its photodegradation process under different conditions.