INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY OF AN $H_{2} / O_{2}$ DISCHARGE; I - THE $H_{3}O^{+}$ ION
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1989
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Ohio State University
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In an effort to observe and identity the long-time elusive infrared spectrum of the $HO_{2^{+}}$ ion, we undertook a thorough investigation of an $H_{2} / O_{2}$ glow discharge. A high resolution tunable infrared laser ( color center laser ) spectrometer along with high sensitivity velocity modulation detection was used. An AC glow discharge of 50 mtorr H2, 50 mtorr O2, and 1-10 torr He was studied between $3100 - 3600 cm^{-1}$. The majority of the spectrum can be attributed to the $H_{3}O+$ ion. The hot band, $v_{2} + v_{3} \leftarrow v_{3}$, has been studied along with a complete analysis of the $v_{3}$ $fundamental.^{1,2}$ Upon changing the He pressure from 1 to 10 torr the S/N of the fundamental decreased fourfold while that of the hot band stayed the same. This greatly helped in the identification and assignment of the two bands. The alchemy of the discharge along with the assignment of the spectra will be presented.
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$^{1}$ M. H. Begemann, and R. J. Saykally, J. Chem, Phys. 82, 3570 (1983). $^{2}$ A. Stahn, H. Solka, H. Adams, and W. Urban, Mol. Phys. 60, 121 (1987).
Author Institution: Department of Chemistry and Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, The University of Chicago
Author Institution: Department of Chemistry and Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, The University of Chicago