High-Temperature Shock Tube Study of the Reactions CH3 + OH → Products and CH3OH + Ar→ Products

摘要

The reaction between methyl and hydroxyl radicals has been studied in reflected shock wave experiments using narrow-Iinewidth OH laser absorption. OH radicals were generated by the rapid thermal decomposition of tert-butyl hydroperoxide. Two different species were used as CH3 radical precursors, azomethane and methyl iodide. The overall rate coefficient of the CH3 + OH reaction was determined in the temperature range 1081-1426 K under conditions of chemical isolation. The experimental data are in good agreement with a recent theoretical study of the reaction. The decomposition of methanol to methyl and OH radicals was also investigated behind reflected shock waves. The current measurements are in good agreement with a recent experimental study and a master equation simulation.