Trajectory Calculations for the Reaction of O Atoms with OH.
Abstract
Trajectory calculations have been used to calculate cross sections and specific rate constants for the two channels of the O + OH, reaction. Channel 1 is the exchange reaction O + O'H yields O' + OH, channel 2 the reaction O + OH yields H + OH2. From the specific rates, estimates of the overall thermal rate constants are calculated. The minimum thermal rate constant calculated for the channel 2 reaction is (5.4 + or - 0.7) x 10 to the -11th power cc/molecule sec. at 300 K, a value within error limits of that recommended by Wilson. The temperature dependence of this thermal rate constant, although higher, follows the shape of the curve of Kurzius and Boudart. The exchange reaction (channel 1) is estimated to be one third to one fifth as probable as the channel 2 reaction. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA069081
Entities
People
- Arthur Gauss Jr.
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory