MICROWAVE INDUCED DISSOCIATION OF n-HEXANE
Abstract
Hexane was dissociated by a 2450 megacycle per second microwave discharge maintained at one torr ambient pressure in a flow system. Individual components were detected in the product mixture. Dissociation of the hexane results primarily from electron-molecule collisions, and from thermal reactions in the discharge zone. The type of dis sociation products formed from the hexane suggest that free radical reactions assume an important role in the dissociation and product formation reactions. The relatively large number of branched products in the C6-C8 category are attributed to the large concentration of isobu tene and to the presence and stability of the isobutyl radical in the dissociation zone. The results indicate that the dissociation product distribution is independent of microwave input energy over the range of 25 to 125 watts at 2450 megacycles. An amber solid was formed in the re action zone during hexane dissociation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0409436
Entities
People
- Arthur D. Coates
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory