PRODUCTION OF N2(B-3-PI-G,V'=1-12) IN THE REACTION BETWEEN NF(A1-DELTA) AND N(2D)

Simultaneous determination of the absolute number densities of N(2D), NF(a), and N2(B3IIgv′=1-12) in a discharge flow reactor yielded rate coefficients for the reaction N(2D) + NF(a) ↓N2(B,v′=1-12) + F of (2.5 ± 1.1) × 10-10 cm3 molecule-1 s-1. We also observed Vegard-Kaplan emission from the reaction of N(2D) with NF(a). Most of the N2(A) formation, however, appears to result from radiative cascade from the N2(B) rather than as the result of a direct channel. © 1990 American Chemical Society.