HYDRAZINE FORMATION IN THE GAS-PHASE RADIOLYSIS OF AMMONIA
Sensitization of the deuteron radiolysis of gaseous ammonia by rare gases has a striking effect on the hydrazine yield which is a reflection of the course of the reaction. The hydrazine yield is increased four-fold with sensitization by krypton and decreased three-fold with sensitization by neon. These results are in accord with the proposed ionic mechanism of initiation by charge transfer from the rare gas to the ammonia, with subsequent ammonia ion decomposition being dependent upon the recombination energy of the rare gas ion. The results are also in agreement with the proposal that hydrazine yields are iimited by the stationary hydrogen atom concentration characteristic of the radiolysis conditions. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- William H. Johnston Labs., Inc., Baltimore
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-027436
- OSTI ID:
- 4714770
- Journal Information:
- Intern. J. Appl. Radiation Isotopes, Journal Name: Intern. J. Appl. Radiation Isotopes Vol. Vol: 14
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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