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Disappearance of Trapped Hydrogen Atoms in Gamma-Irradiated Ice

Journal Article · · Journal of Chemical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1732861· OSTI ID:4830599

When ice is subjected to gamma-irradiation at 4.2° K, H and OH radicals are formed and are stabilized in approximately equivalent amounts. When the system is warmed to 77° K, all of the H and a portion of the OH disappear. The results of kinetic observations of the disappearance of H in irradiated ice at 4.2° to 77° K using electron spin resonance techniques are described. It is thought that the kinetic behavior may be due to intra-spur reactions, rather than isotropic processes. This is supported by the fact that the fractional rate of disappearance of H during continuous warming was found to be independent of the initial concentration.

Research Organization:
Aerojet-General Corp., Azusa, Calif.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-018961
OSTI ID:
4830599
Journal Information:
Journal of Chemical Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Chemical Physics Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 36; ISSN JCPSA6; ISSN 0021-9606
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English