ISSN:
0538-8066
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Physical Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Bench-mark calculations for non-steady-state thermal systems are presented. Although the equations and calculations were modeled for the isomerization of cyclopropane in the single-pulse shock tube, the results are qualitatively and semiquantitatively correct for any experimental technique in which a finite time is required to energize the reactant to the reaction temperature. A useful parameter in describing this nonequilibrium behavior is the induction time τ95; the log of τ95 is linearly related to the collision frequency ω. For the model cyclopropane system a steady state is reached in ∼1 msec when ω ≈ 108 sec-1 and T ≈ 1500 K.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/kin.550110907
