THE GAMMA RADIOLYSIS OF AMMONIA AND THE METHYLAMINES IN THE GAS PHASE. Thesis

Thesis/Dissertation · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1963

OSTI ID:4118016

Schiek, R C

Radiolysis of ammonia by Co-60 gamma rays results in H and N. The yield of H was observed over a 7-fold change in total dose. The presence of an inert gas shows charge transfer. The radiolysis of methylamine results in H, methane, ammonia, and dimethylamine as products. H, methane, and ammonia increase in yield with irradiation time, while dimethylamine decreases. H and methane are pressure independent products. Ammonia and dimethylamine appear to be pressure dependent. Scavenger study with I indicates that ammonia and dimethylamine are partially produced by radical reactions. Charge transfer was again demonstrated with inert gases. H and methane were the only identified products from the radiolysis of dimethylamine. Both increase with irradiation time. The addition of He resulted in formation of trimethylamine, and an increase in the yield of H and methane. H, methane, dimethylethylamine, ammonia, and 2 unidentified compounds were formed from the gamma radiolysis of trimethylamine. The presence of He resulted in an increase in the yield of H and methane. One of the unidentified compounds decreased in yield with He present. Addition of nitrogen(II) oxide to the methylamines at liquid-N temperature resulted in formation of white compounds. These compounds were unstable when exposed to the atmosphere. The dimethylamine compound has not been previously reported. (Dissertation Abst.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-18-012248
• OSTI ID: 4118016
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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