The Clustering of O2 and He to Li(+)
Abstract
The clustering of oxygen and helium to positive lithium ions has been studied using a drift tube-mass spectrometer at 319K. For oxygen clustering, the rate coefficients for cluster ion formation and collisional dissociation were measured as a function of E/N. For clustering to helium, only an equilibrium constant was determined. The relative importance of the clustering of several atmospheric gases to positive lithium ions in the ionosphere is discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA025762
Entities
People
- G. E. Keller
- L. M. Colonna-romano
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory