Published January 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Geminate recombination of quasi-free electrons in liquid water

  • 1. Karpov Institute of Physical Chemistry, Obninsk (Russian Federation)

Description

The mechanism of geminate recombination of quasi-free electrons in liquid water was considered. The recombination occurs at electrostatic disequilibrium and the recombination time is comparable with the time of electrostatic polarization of the medium. The major contribution to the recombination is made by ion pairs that are formed via direct ionization rather than autoionization. The mechanism of formation of hydrogen atoms at the early stage of radiolysis of a strongly alkaline aqueous solution is analyzed. The radiation resistance of liquid water with respect to the formation of hydrogen atoms is explained

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
High Energy Chemistry
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 5-10.
ISSN
0018-1439
CODEN
HIECAP

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Notes
Cover-to-cover Translation of Khimiya Vysokikh Energii (USSR); Translated from Khimiya Vysokikh Energii; 29: No. 1, 9-14(1995).