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Transformations of toluene radical cation in ZSM-5 and Silicalite

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10161958· OSTI ID:10161958
Toluene radical cations produced by {gamma} irradiation at 77 K in ZSM-5 and Silicalite (isomorphous with ZSM-5 but nonpolar) undergo a reversible transformation to the norbornadiene radical cation at temperatures {le}150K. The transformation occurs to a greater extent in the more polar zeolite (ZSM-5). The substrate concentration plays an important role. Toluene radical cations undergo ion-molecule reactions to give benzyl radicals at low substrate loading at temperatures >200 K. At higher concentration, different adsorption sites become populated which allow the transformation to norbornadiene radical cation to take place.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States). Chemistry Div.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
10161958
Report Number(s):
ANL/CHM/PP--78170; ON: DE94014009
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English