HIGH ENERGY OXIDIZERS.
Abstract
A mixture of NF3, BF3, and F2 (excess), when subjected to glow discharge at -78 degrees, formed a white, nonfuming, easily hydrolyzable solid. The compound consists of CuF2 (interaction with the copper electrodes), N2F(+)BF4(-), traces of NO(+)BF4(-), and perhaps some Cu(BF4(-))2. There is no evidence for the desired NF4(+)BF5(-) nor for any NF sub x cation, where x = 1, 2, 3, or 4. In a separate experiment, ultraviolet irradiation of a mixture of NF3, AsF5, and F2 (excess) using a -78 degree coolant, showed interaction of the components by the formation of a solid and by a total pressure decrease. However, experimental difficulties prevented identification of the solid product. Oxygen difluoride, AsF5, and F2 (excess), when subjected to glow discharge at -78 degrees, react to form a white hygroscopic powder. The solid fumes slightly and gives off an ozone-like smell on exposure to moist air. Commercial F2 (98%), when subjected to glow discharge at -78 degrees produced some NF3 but no solid compound. The glow discharge of AsF5 and F2 (excess) at -78 degrees resulted in the formation of NF4(+)AsF6(-).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 15, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0485557
Entities
People
- Attila E. Pavlath
- Jacques P. Guertin
- Karl O. Christe