Kinetics of Metal Atom Oxidation Reactions

Abstract

The tubular fast-flow reactor, previously used for reaction kinetic measurements at temperatures up to only 1000K, has been adapted to reach temperatures up to 2000K and has been applied to studies of gas phase reactions of metal atoms with O2. The most extensive set of results obtained so far is for the Fe/O2 reaction in an N2 bath at 1600K. Preliminary results for the Al reaction with O2 at 1700K are discussed. The experimental technique described here allows measurements to be made under reaction conditions overlapping those used in flame and shock-tube studies. A design study for a wall-less reactor which would allow extension of metal atom oxidation studies down to about 200 to 300K is also reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0749380

Entities

People

  • Arthur Fontijn
  • James J. Houghton
  • Shelby C. Kurzius

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Dissociation
  • Energy
  • Flow Rate
  • Flow Visualization
  • Gas Flow
  • Heat Of Activation
  • High Temperature
  • Measurement
  • Melting Point
  • Metal Vapors
  • Molecular Physics
  • Oxides
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Refractory Metals
  • Vacuum Chambers

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.