Abstract
Using pulse radiolysis combined with UV absorption spectroscopy, upper limits for the rate constants of the reaction of the FO2 radical with O3, CH4, and CO were determined to be <3.4 × 10-16, <4.1 × 10-15, and <5.1 × 10-16 cm3 molecule-1 s-1, respectively. The rate constants for the reactions of FO2 radicals with NO and NO2 were measured: FO2 + NO → FNO + O2 (10a); FO2 + NO2 → products (11). The rate constants for reactions 10 and 11 were determined to be (1.47 ± 0.08) × 10-12 and (1.05 ± 0.15) × 10-13 cm3 molecule-1 s-1, respectively. Reaction 10a was found to give FNO in a yield of 100 ± 14%. As a part of this work, an upper limit of the reaction of FO radicals with O3 was determined to be <1.2 × 10-12 cm3 molecule-1 s-1. Results are discussed in the context of the atmospheric chemistry of the FO2 radical and hydrofluorocarbons.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 27 |
Pages (from-to) | 6731-6739 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0022-3654 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1994 |