REACTIVE SCATTERING OF B+(P-3(U) BY MOLECULAR DEUTERIUM

The angular and energy distribution of the ionic products from the reaction of B+ in its first excited state, 3Pu, with molecular deuterium was studied over a projectile energy range of 1 to 40 eV in the laboratory system. The product states as determined from the limiting values of the translational exoergicity were BD+ (2∑ +) and BD+ (2Π). The experimental velocity contour maps indicated that BD+(2∑+) was arising through complex formation whereas BD+ (2Π) was proceeding by a direct mechanism. © 1979 American Institute of Physics.