Chemistry and Chemical Biology ETDs

Publication Date

7-29-1971

Abstract

The rapid deposition of energy by means of a pulsed ruby laser to degrade organic and inorganic materials is investigated as an analytical tool. Advantages and disadvantages of using a laser are discussed and compared to current conventional pyrolysis methods. The interaction of laser radiation with matter is briefly discussed.

A number of different organic compounds including saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons, heterocyclic compounds, and polymers have been studied. The degradation products were separated and identified by use of a gas chromatograph. Degradation studies have also been done on a series of inorganic salts including nitrates, sulfates, thiosulfates, and oxalates. The degradation mechanism is discussed and the degradation product distributions are examined and explained in terms of their origin within the reaction area.

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Chemistry

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology

First Committee Member (Chair)

Nicholas E. Vanderburgh

Second Committee Member

Milton Kahn

Third Committee Member

Eleftherious Paul Papadopoulos

Fourth Committee Member

E. G. Halton

Fifth Committee Member

Roy Dudley Caton Jr.

Sixth Committee Member

B. T. Kenne

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