Start Date
4-1983 8:00 AM
Description
The formation of the oxygen dication, 02 is predicted to occur in significant quantities in the earth's upper atmosphere and in space. This species is diamagnetic and has been detected in various experiments on earth. It is very reactive. Cosmic rays may provide the energy needed to form the dication from the uncharged molecule. The vacuous environment of space could insure a measurable lifetime for the ion. Properties and uses of diamagnetic oxygen are discussed.
Is Diamagnetic Oxygen Present in Space?
The formation of the oxygen dication, 02 is predicted to occur in significant quantities in the earth's upper atmosphere and in space. This species is diamagnetic and has been detected in various experiments on earth. It is very reactive. Cosmic rays may provide the energy needed to form the dication from the uncharged molecule. The vacuous environment of space could insure a measurable lifetime for the ion. Properties and uses of diamagnetic oxygen are discussed.
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