The Role of Electron Spin in the NF Kinetic System.
Abstract
The reactions for the production and removal of the three lowest electronic states of nitrogen fluoride, NF(X triplet sigma), NF(a singlet delta), and NF(b singlet sigma +), are discussed from the standpoint of electron spin conservation. By invoking the Wigner-Witmer spin rule together with other spin-related properties, it is indicated that the electronically excited NF(a singlet delta) not only is the preferred product from the reaction of H, (D), and CH3 with NF2, but should also be less reactive toward other atoms, radicals, and itself than its ground-state counterpart NF(X triplet sigma). These conclusions are shown to be consistent with existing experimental results. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 30, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA029527
Entities
People
- John M. Herbelin
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation