Physics of a chemically active plasma with nonequilibrium vibrational excitation of molecules

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Sov. Phys. - Usp. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1070/PU1981v024n06ABEH004884· OSTI ID:5667382

Rusanov, V D; Fridman, A A; Sholin, G V

The results of experimental and theoretical studies of chemical reactions in nonequilibrium plasmas are reviewed. Special attention is given to processes stimulated by vibrational excitation of the ground electronic state of the reacting molecules in the plasma. General patterns in the kinetics of these reactions are discussed, and the optimum discharge parameters for maximum energy efficiency are noted. Specific plasma-chemical processes: the dissociation of CO/sub 2/ and H/sub 2/O and the synthesis of nitrogen oxides: are described. Experimental results are presented for hf, microwave, glow, plasma-beam, and non-self-sustained discharges, for plasma radiolysis, etc.

• Research Organization: I. V. Kurchatov Institute of Atomic Energy
• OSTI ID: 5667382
• Journal Information: Sov. Phys. - Usp. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. Phys. - Usp. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 24:6; ISSN SOPUA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
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