THE THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OF ALUMINUM TRIETHYL

Abstract

An investigation of the pyrolysis of triethyl aluminum (TEA) was undertaken preliminary to a study of the kinetic mechanism involved in its ignition. The thermal decomposition reactions were homogeneous. The main decomposition products were H, butenes, ethylene, and Al. Ethane was a minor product. Polyethylene, traces of methaneAND PROPYLENE SOMETIMES APPEARED. The mechanism was molecular. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0257019

Entities

People

  • Charles J. Marsel
  • George Salser
  • Yuji A. Tajima

Organizations

  • New York University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acyclic Hydrocarbons
  • Alkenes
  • Aluminum
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Decomposition
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Ethylenes
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Ignition
  • Organic Compounds
  • Propenes
  • Pyrolysis

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Organic Chemistry