Ionization in High-Temperature Gases
Published on 1. January 1963
424 pages
978-0-323-16287-6 (ISBN)
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Ionization in High-Temperature Gases
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- Front Cover
- Ionization in High-Temperature Gases
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- The Propellants and Combustion Committee
- Preface
- PART I: ELEMENTARY PROCESSES
- CHAPTER 1. THERMODYNAMICS AND ELEMENTARY PROCESSES OF GASEOUS IONS
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Equilibrium Conditions
- 3. Ionic Processes in Gases
- Acknowledgement
- References
- CHAPTER 2. CHEMI-IONIZATION AND ION-MOLECULE REACTIONS IN GASES
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Experimental Methods
- Some Observable Reactions
- Rare Gases
- Chemi-Ionization Reactions
- Reactions of Excited Ions
- References
- PART II: lONIZATION IN FLAMES
- CHAPTER 3. NONEQUILIBRIUM IONIZATION IN FLAMES
- Abstract
- Introduction
- An Assessment of Early Literature - Chemi-ionization
- Flame Deflection in Electric Fields
- Studies with Langmuir Probes
- Mass Spectrometric Studies
- Microwave Attenuation in Rocket Exhausts
- Current Research
- References
- CHAPTER 4. A SURVEY OF FLAME IONIZATION WORK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Experimental Methods
- 3. Equilibrium and Non-equilibrium Ionization
- 4· Chemistry of Hydrogen and Hydrocarbon Flames
- 5. "Natural" Ionization in Hydrocarbon Flames
- 6. "Transmitted" Chemi-ionization in Hydrocarbon Flames
- 7. Ionization of Alkali Metals and Related Substances
- 8. Conclusion
- References
- CHAPTER 5. IONIZATION PHENOMENA IN FLAMES
- Abstract
- Introduction
- References
- Chapter 6. RECOMBINATION OF IONS IN FLAMES
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Theory
- Experimental
- Results
- Conclusions
- References
- PART III: lONIZATION IN SHOCK AND DETONATION WAVES
- CHAPTER 7. IONIZATION BEHIND SHOCK WAVES
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Equilibrium Ionization Behind a Shock Wave
- The Approach to Equilibrium Ionization in Argon
- Approach to Equilibrium Ionization in Air
- Ionization at Higher Shock Velocities
- References
- CHAPTER 8. IONIZATION IN GASEOUS DETONATION WAVES
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Flames, Shocks, and Detonations
- Ionization in Detonation Waves
- Electromagnetic Effects
- References
- PART IV: lONIZATION IN ROCKET EXHAUSTS
- CHAPTER 9. CHEMISTRY OF IONIZATION IN ROCKET EXHAUSTS
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Primary Ionization
- Secondary Ionization
- Electron Loss Processes
- Conclusion
- References
- PART V: ELECTRON GENERATION BY SEEDING
- CHAPTER 10. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF SEEDED COMBUSTION GASES
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Experimental Determination of the Conductivity of Seeded Combustion Gases
- Electronegatives
- Hall Effect and Ion Slip
- References
- CHAPTER 11. EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES OF SOME ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF SEEDED FLAME GASES
- Abstract
- Introduction
- I. Measurements of Conductivity of Seeded Combustion Gases
- II. Electrical Measurements on MHD Channels
- III. A Survey of Flame Seeding for MHD
- References
- CHAPTER 12. STUDY OF ELECTRON GENERATION BY SOLID PROPELLANT TECHNIQUE
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Thermodynamic Survey of Candidate Systems
- Analysis of Cesium Nitrate-Aluminum System During Nozzle Expansion
- Design and Operating Characteristics of Electron Generator
- Measurements of Electron Yield
- References
- CHAPTER 13. GENERATION AND PROPERTIES OF HIGH ALTITUDE CHEMICAL PLASMA CLOUDS
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Chemistry of Electron Clouds
- Propagation Characteristics of Electron Clouds
- References
- CONTRIBUTORS TO VOLUME 12
