ISSN:
0538-8066
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Physical Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The oscillating Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction exhibits an initial quiescent induction period during which the concentrations of various reactants and intermediates adjust to a quasisteady-state, which eventually switches into oscillation. The duration of this induction period is strongly dependent on the initial bromide ion concentration. The previously reported detailed mechanism for this system is used to calculate this dependence, and the results are shown to agree with recent experimental work. The factors that account for this behavior are discussed.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/kin.550111202