Methane decomposition leading to deposit formation in a DC positive CH 4-N 2 corona discharge

Horvath, G., Zahoran, M., Mason, Nigel, Matejcik, S. (2011) Methane decomposition leading to deposit formation in a DC positive CH 4-N 2 corona discharge. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, 31 (2). pp. 327-335. ISSN 0272-4324. (doi:10.1007/s11090-010-9284-x) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:74751)

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-010-9284-x

Abstract

We have explored the formation of chemical species produced in a positive coaxial corona discharge fed by a mixture of N 2 and CH 4 at atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature. Gaseous products were detected by IR spectroscopy whilst solid products, deposited on the electrodes, were examined using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis. The temporal evolution of gaseous products C 2H 2, HCN and C 2H 6 are also reported. These results may assist in the interpretation of results from the recent Cassini Huygens space mission as they may provide a simulation of the chemical processes occuring in Titan's atmosphere.

Item Type:	Article
DOI/Identification number:	10.1007/s11090-010-9284-x
Uncontrolled keywords:	CH4-N2 corona discharge, Deposit, FTIR spectroscopy, SEM-EDS spectroscopy, Ambient temperatures, Cassini-huygens, Chemical process, Chemical species, Corona discharges, Deposit formation, Energy dispersive x-ray, FTIR spectroscopy, Gaseous products, IR spectroscopy, Methane decomposition, SEM-EDS, Solid products, Space missions, Temporal evolution, Titan's atmosphere, Atmospheric pressure, Deposits, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Methane, Scanning electron microscopy, Electric corona
Divisions:	Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Physics and Astronomy
Depositing User:	Nigel Mason
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2019 15:13 UTC
Last Modified:	05 Nov 2024 12:38 UTC
Resource URI:	https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/74751 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Mason, Nigel.

Creator's ORCID:	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4468-8324
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