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Reaction of deuterium atoms with ethane-mechanism of methane exchange

Journal Article · · Canadian Journal of Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1139/v58-140· OSTI ID:4324868
The reaction of deuterium atoms with ethane has been studied at 25 deg C by the method of mercury (3P1) photosensitization. Methane formation takes place by the addition of deuterium atoms to methyl radicals in the presence of a third body. From the dependence of methane exchange on third-body concentration the lifetime of the excited methane molecule is estimated to be of the order of 10-9 sec. The lifetime of the excited ethane molecule formed by the addition of a deuterium atom to an ethyl radical is estimated to be considerably less than 10-9 sec.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Toronto, Ont., Can.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-12-010424
OSTI ID:
4324868
Journal Information:
Canadian Journal of Chemistry, Journal Name: Canadian Journal of Chemistry Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 36; ISSN 0008-4042
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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