Nonequilibrium chemistry in shocked molecular clouds

Details Nonequilibrium chemistry in shocked molecular clouds Nonequilibrium chemistry in shocked molecular clouds

Dec 1978

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978apj...226..851i&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 226, Dec. 15, 1978, p. 851-857.

Other

95

Interstellar Chemistry, Molecular Gases, Nonequilibrium Conditions, Shock Waves, Chemical Equilibrium, Clouds, Gas Density

Scientific paper

The gas-phase chemistry is studied behind a 10-km/s shock propagating into a dense molecular cloud. The principal conclusions are that: the concentrations of certain molecules (CO, NH3, HCN, N2) are unperturbed by the shock; other molecules (H2CO, CN, HCO(+)) are greatly decreased in abundance; and substantial amounts of H2O, HCO, and CH4 are produced. Approximately 1 million yr (independent of the density) must elapse after shock passage before chemical equilibrium is attained.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Nonequilibrium chemistry in shocked molecular clouds does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Nonequilibrium chemistry in shocked molecular clouds, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Nonequilibrium chemistry in shocked molecular clouds will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-886158