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Quantum yeild for production of CH[sub 3]NC in the photolysis of CH[sub 3]NCS

Journal Article · · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)
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  1. Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)

The ultraviolet spectrum of methyl isothiocyanate (CH[sub 3]NCS) and the quantum yield for its dissociation into methyl isocyanide (CH[sub 3]NC) and atomic sulfur at 308 nanometers, [Phi] = 0.98 [+-] 0.24, were measured. Methyl isothiocyanate is widely used as an agricultural fumigant and readily enters the atmosphere during and after application. The results indicate that photodissociation by sunlight is an effective pathway for its removal from the atmosphere.

OSTI ID:
5139937
Journal Information:
Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 263:5144; ISSN SCIEAS; ISSN 0036-8075
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English