On the application of the Onsager theory to the description of the free-ion yield observed in 'warn liquids' irradiated by γ-rays

We have analysed existing data on the free ion yield produced by γ-radiolysis of warm liquids, namely neopentane, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl pentane, tetramethyl silane, tetramethyl germanium and tetramethyl tin, within the framework of the Onsager theory. An independent estimate of G(∞) allows a choice to be made between the four distribution functions considered in this work. Moreover, a polynomial fit to the data in powers of the applied electric field E) indicates that the usual linear expansion, G(E) = G(0)(l + E/E0), does not provide a good representation of the data, not even at low field. (Author) 24 refs