THE EFFECT OF STRUCTURE ON RADIATION CHEMICAL REACTIVITY,
Abstract
Several aspects of the radiation chemistry of water are discussed. It is proposed that the very fast reaction of e(-)(aq) is: e(-)(aq) + H2O(+) yields H2O*. The product of the reaction, H2O*, is an electron-hole pair, or exciton. The very large size and high mobility of the water cluster makes an encounter radius of 25A for the reaction reasonable. The existence, in aqueous solution, of both holes and excitons has been proposed although experimental evidence to date is still so sparse as to be highly conjectural. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0713551
Entities
People
- Nathan Klein
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory