Advanced B and Al Combustion Kinetics Over Wide Temperature Ranges
Abstract
To help provide a better understanding of the temperature dependence of the kinetics of gas-phase metal oxidation reactions, experimental measurements were made in the 440 to 1830 K temperature regime. The goals of the work reported have been to provide reliable data on, and improved insight into, the kinetic behavior of Aluminum and Boron atom, monohalide and monoxide radical oxidation reactions, as influenced by temperature. The measurements have been made using the HTFFR (high-temperature fast-flow reactor) technique. HTFFRs are unique tools, which provide measurements on isolated elementary reactions in a heat bath. With traditional high-temperature techniques, such as flames and shock tubes, such isolation is usually impossible to achieve; as a result, data on any given reaction depend on the knowledge of other reactions occurring simultaneously, leading to large uncertainties. In the work reported, laser-induced fluorescence LIF has been used to monitor the metallic atom or radical reactant concentrations, as a function of time, concentration of the molecular oxidant (present in excess), temperature and pressure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 19, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA204047
Entities
People
- Arthur Fontijn
Organizations
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute