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X-ray--Induced Dissociation of H2O and Formation of an O2-H2 Alloy at High Pressure.
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Science . 10/27/2006, Vol. 314 Issue 5799, p636-638. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- When subjected to high pressure and extensive x-radiation, water (H2O) molecules cleaved, forming O-O and H-H bonds. The oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H) framework in ice VII was converted into a molecular alloy of O2 and H2. X-ray diffraction, x-ray Raman scattering, and optical Raman spectroscopy demonstrated that this crystalline solid differs from previously known phases. It remained stable with respect to variations in pressure, temperature, and further x-ray and laser exposure, thus opening new possibilities for studying molecular interactions in the hydrogen-oxygen binary system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00368075
- Volume :
- 314
- Issue :
- 5799
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23116780
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1132884