Analytical Sciences


Abstract − Analytical Sciences, 18(8), 907 (2002).

Analysis of Photodecomposition of Gaseous Chlorobenzene by KrF Excimer Laser
Kunihiko NAKAYAMA,* Ken-ichi FUKATSU,* Kazunori MARUYAMA,**  Kouji OGAWA,** Tadashi HASEGAWA,** Toshimasa MOROHASHI,** and Nobuyuki FUJII**
*Applied Laser Engineering Research Institute, 2085-16 Uenoyama, Fukasawamachi, Nagaoka 940-2135, Japan
**Department of Chemistry, Nagaoka University of Technology, 1603-1 Kamitomioka, Nagaoka 940-2188, Japan
Gaseous monochlorobenzene was irradiated with KrF excimer laser (248 nm) under reduced pressure. The photodecomposition was an apparent first order reaction. When the system contained no additive gas, the photolysis was found to give benzene (conversion yield: 49%) in the gas phase and many unidentified products in the solid phase. On the other hand, in the presence of oxygen, carbon dioxide (10%), carbon monoxide (16%), hydrogen chloride (52%) and acetylene (2%) are produced and the peaks shown on the gas chromatogram of the solid phase were effectively suppressed.