THE PROTECTION EFFECT IN THE $gamma$-RADIOLYSIS OF BENZENE-CYCLOHEXANE MIXTURES AND ITS EXPLANATION IN TERMS OF SELECTIVITY OF THE PRIMARY RADIATION ACT

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1961 · Journal of Physical Chemistry (U.S.)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100824a006· OSTI ID:4066067

Lamborn, J; Swallow, A J

Polymer yields in gamma -irradiated benzene- cyclohexane mixtures are lower than if the radiolysis of the two components proceeded independently. The results are explained in terms of preferential excitation of the pi electrons of benzene by the fast electrons produced in the system. (auth)

• Research Organization: Imperial Coll. of Science and Tech., London
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-15-022336
• OSTI ID: 4066067
• Journal Information: Journal of Physical Chemistry (U.S.), Vol. Vol: 65; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CHEMISTRY
BENZENE
CYCLOALKANES
DECOMPOSITION
ELECTRONS
EXCITATION
GAMMA RADIATION
HEXANE
POLYMERS
RADIATION PROTECTION