When I was a little boy and the sparking from my Lionel train included a smell, someone told me that was ozone. That's true, right?
Ozone
Aug 23, 2018
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Yes, electric sparks create ozone. Smells a bit like chlorine.
Same after an electrical storm. Ozone is a potent oxidizing agent not often used in the lab. Some use it to get rid of house odors but it can bleach contents like carpet and drapes.
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