What is 03?

 Ozone is a naturally occurring gas created from oxygen atoms. The oxygen we breathe is made up of 2 oxygen atoms. These oxygen molecules are broken into atoms by the corona discharge during lightning storms or by UV light from the Sun. Single oxygen atoms cannot exist alone without regrouping back into di-atomic oxygen molecules. During this recombination stage some atoms will regroup into loosely-bonded tri-atomic oxygen. This new molecule is called Ozone. Due to the loose bond in this oxygen molecule - ozone is a very strong oxidant and an ideal chemical-free purification and disinfecting agent.

Ozone is very unstable and must be generated at the site of its intended use. Portable ozone generators create ozone at the point of use. Ozone has a half-life of from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on atmospheric conditions. It reverts back to O2 in a short time.

Ozone is frequently misdiagnosed and equated to low-altitude pollution. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, Ozone breaks down air pollutants.

The most effective way to produce Ozone commercially is through the use of corona discharge. All RAINBOWAIR units produce Ozone using corona discharge.