ISSN:
1572-8986
Keywords:
plasmolysis
;
DC electrical discharge
;
FTIR
;
emission spectra
;
hydrogen isotope exchange reaction
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract Hydrogen isotope exchange reactions occurring in (H2O, D2)or (D2O, H2) reacting system under a DC electricaldischarge were investigated using spectroscopic methods such asFourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and plasma emission spectroscopy(PES). The progress of the reactions was determined by real-time measurementof the IR absorbance of HDO molecule, a major product of the reaction. Theprogress of the reaction was studied as a function of the temperature, thecurrent density, and the composition of the reactants, while the pressure ofthe system was maintained at approximately 67 mbar. The results revealedthat the discharge method was far more effective in facilating the exchangereaction than was the conventional catalytic method. The (H2O, D2)system also generated a significant amount of D2O besides HDO andHD as the ratio of D2 to H2O was increased. Thetransient species of the system, such as H or D atoms, were monitored duringthe discharge using emission spectroscopy. The analysis of the final products by mass spectroscopy confirmed that neither H2 nor O2was among the major products of the system in the discharge.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007073224543
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