Abstract
The chemical effect of ionizing radiations on a certain number of gaseous systems is described. Under the influence of radiations from a reactor, NH{sub 3}, is decomposed to nitrogen and hydrogen in stoichiometric proportions. Formation of N{sub 2}H{sub 3}, particularly could not be detected. Under a slow neutron flux the reaction {sup 14}N (n, p) {sup 14}C constitutes the main source of decomposition energy. Direct recombination of H, and N, has been brought about under the influence of radiation. The radiolysis of NH{sub 3}, occurs by a complex mechanism; and the kinetics follow a law of the order of about 2.5 which increases with the decomposition rate. The decomposition of hydrogen sulphide is appreciably faster than that of NH{sub 3}. Hydrogen is the only gaseous product of the reaction. The sulphur, which is deposited on the walls of the ampoules, is clearly visible to the naked eye. Up to the present decompositions up to 84 per cent have been obtained. The influence of the reaction {sup 32}S (n, p) {sup 32}P is considered. Radiochemical decomposition of nitrous oxide N{sub 2}O takes place with high yields. The reaction is complicated from the beginning by the formation of higher oxides of nitrogen
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Dolle, L
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- Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique, Saclay (France). Centre d'Etudes Nucleaires
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Dolle, L.
The behaviour of some polyatomic gases in nuclear reactors; Le comportement de quelques gaz polyatomiques dans les reacteurs nucleaires.
France: N. p.,
1958.
Web.
Dolle, L.
The behaviour of some polyatomic gases in nuclear reactors; Le comportement de quelques gaz polyatomiques dans les reacteurs nucleaires.
France.
Dolle, L.
1958.
"The behaviour of some polyatomic gases in nuclear reactors; Le comportement de quelques gaz polyatomiques dans les reacteurs nucleaires."
France.
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title = {The behaviour of some polyatomic gases in nuclear reactors; Le comportement de quelques gaz polyatomiques dans les reacteurs nucleaires}
author = {Dolle, L}
abstractNote = {The chemical effect of ionizing radiations on a certain number of gaseous systems is described. Under the influence of radiations from a reactor, NH{sub 3}, is decomposed to nitrogen and hydrogen in stoichiometric proportions. Formation of N{sub 2}H{sub 3}, particularly could not be detected. Under a slow neutron flux the reaction {sup 14}N (n, p) {sup 14}C constitutes the main source of decomposition energy. Direct recombination of H, and N, has been brought about under the influence of radiation. The radiolysis of NH{sub 3}, occurs by a complex mechanism; and the kinetics follow a law of the order of about 2.5 which increases with the decomposition rate. The decomposition of hydrogen sulphide is appreciably faster than that of NH{sub 3}. Hydrogen is the only gaseous product of the reaction. The sulphur, which is deposited on the walls of the ampoules, is clearly visible to the naked eye. Up to the present decompositions up to 84 per cent have been obtained. The influence of the reaction {sup 32}S (n, p) {sup 32}P is considered. Radiochemical decomposition of nitrous oxide N{sub 2}O takes place with high yields. The reaction is complicated from the beginning by the formation of higher oxides of nitrogen which we identify and measure. Radiochemical decomposition of methane gives quantities of higher hydrocarbons. Certain of these gaseous systems could find applications in the measurement of high doses of radiation. This problem is discussed in the conclusion. (author)Fren. [French] L'effet chimique des rayonnements ionisants sur un certain nombre de systemes gazeux est decrit. Sous l'influence des rayonnements d'un reacteur, NH{sub 3} se decompose en azote et hydrogene en proportions stoechiometriques. En particulier aucune formation de N{sub 2}H{sub 4}, n'a pu etre detectee. Sous flux de neutrons lents, la reaction {sup 14}N (n, p){sup 14}C constitue la principale source d'energie de decomposition. La recombinaison directe de H{sub 2} et N{sub 2} a ete realisous l'influence des radiations. La radiolyse de NH{sub 3}, procede par un mecanisme complexe, et la cinetique obeit a une loi d'ordre 2,5 environ qui augmente avec le taux de decomposition. La decomposition de l'hydrogene sulfure est notablement plus rapide que celle de NH{sub 3}. Le seul produit gazeux de la reaction est l'hydrogene. Le soufre, qui se depose sur les parois des ampoules, est nettement perceptible a l'oeil. On a obtenu jusqu'ici des decompositions allant jusqu'a 84 pour cent. L'influence de la reaction {sup 32}S (n, p) {sup 32}P est consideree. La decomposition radiochimique du protoxyde d'azote N{sub 2}O se fait avec des rendements eleves. La reaction est compliquee des ses debuts par la formation d'oxydes superieurs de l'azote que nous identifions et mesurons. Le methane donne par decomposition radiochimique des quantites d'hydrocarbures superieurs. Certains de ces systemes gazeux pourraient trouver des applications dans la mesure de fortes doses de rayonnement. Ce probleme est discute en conclusion. (auteur)}
place = {France}
year = {1958}
month = {Jul}
}
title = {The behaviour of some polyatomic gases in nuclear reactors; Le comportement de quelques gaz polyatomiques dans les reacteurs nucleaires}
author = {Dolle, L}
abstractNote = {The chemical effect of ionizing radiations on a certain number of gaseous systems is described. Under the influence of radiations from a reactor, NH{sub 3}, is decomposed to nitrogen and hydrogen in stoichiometric proportions. Formation of N{sub 2}H{sub 3}, particularly could not be detected. Under a slow neutron flux the reaction {sup 14}N (n, p) {sup 14}C constitutes the main source of decomposition energy. Direct recombination of H, and N, has been brought about under the influence of radiation. The radiolysis of NH{sub 3}, occurs by a complex mechanism; and the kinetics follow a law of the order of about 2.5 which increases with the decomposition rate. The decomposition of hydrogen sulphide is appreciably faster than that of NH{sub 3}. Hydrogen is the only gaseous product of the reaction. The sulphur, which is deposited on the walls of the ampoules, is clearly visible to the naked eye. Up to the present decompositions up to 84 per cent have been obtained. The influence of the reaction {sup 32}S (n, p) {sup 32}P is considered. Radiochemical decomposition of nitrous oxide N{sub 2}O takes place with high yields. The reaction is complicated from the beginning by the formation of higher oxides of nitrogen which we identify and measure. Radiochemical decomposition of methane gives quantities of higher hydrocarbons. Certain of these gaseous systems could find applications in the measurement of high doses of radiation. This problem is discussed in the conclusion. (author)Fren. [French] L'effet chimique des rayonnements ionisants sur un certain nombre de systemes gazeux est decrit. Sous l'influence des rayonnements d'un reacteur, NH{sub 3} se decompose en azote et hydrogene en proportions stoechiometriques. En particulier aucune formation de N{sub 2}H{sub 4}, n'a pu etre detectee. Sous flux de neutrons lents, la reaction {sup 14}N (n, p){sup 14}C constitue la principale source d'energie de decomposition. La recombinaison directe de H{sub 2} et N{sub 2} a ete realisous l'influence des radiations. La radiolyse de NH{sub 3}, procede par un mecanisme complexe, et la cinetique obeit a une loi d'ordre 2,5 environ qui augmente avec le taux de decomposition. La decomposition de l'hydrogene sulfure est notablement plus rapide que celle de NH{sub 3}. Le seul produit gazeux de la reaction est l'hydrogene. Le soufre, qui se depose sur les parois des ampoules, est nettement perceptible a l'oeil. On a obtenu jusqu'ici des decompositions allant jusqu'a 84 pour cent. L'influence de la reaction {sup 32}S (n, p) {sup 32}P est consideree. La decomposition radiochimique du protoxyde d'azote N{sub 2}O se fait avec des rendements eleves. La reaction est compliquee des ses debuts par la formation d'oxydes superieurs de l'azote que nous identifions et mesurons. Le methane donne par decomposition radiochimique des quantites d'hydrocarbures superieurs. Certains de ces systemes gazeux pourraient trouver des applications dans la mesure de fortes doses de rayonnement. Ce probleme est discute en conclusion. (auteur)}
place = {France}
year = {1958}
month = {Jul}
}