Singlet Delta Oxygen Production from a Gas-Solid Reaction
Abstract
Spontaneous reactions between solid alkali metal or alkaline earth peroxides and hydrogen (deuterium) halide gases demonstrate the efficient production of singlet delta oxygen in a non-liquid medium. These reactions occur under ambient conditions without the need for any external energy source. The production of singlet delta oxygen was verified by direct emission spectroscopy at 1.27 microns with a calibrated optical multi-channel analyzer. These reactions overcome the severe quenching problems encountered in liquid-phase reactions and the dangers involved in the use of potentially hazardous starting materials, such as basic hydrogen peroxide.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA408972
Entities
People
- Angelo J. Alfano
- Karl O. Christe