Gas Phase Combustion

Section 6 deals with the autocatalytic reactions of inorganic and organic compounds with molecular oxygen in the liquid phase, and the highly exothermic processes in the gas phase, collectively known as combustion, which may involve oxygen, other oxidants or decomposition flames and are so important technologically. Catalysis, retardation and inhibition are covered. The kinetic parameters of the elementary steps involved are given, when available, and the reliability of the data discussed.Volume 17 covers gas-phase combustion, which includes probably the most complex processes investigated by chemists. Chapter 1, about half the book, deals with the oxidation of hydrogen and carbon monoxide,with extensive consideration of all the individual reactions occurring. In Chapter 2, the combustion of hydrocarbons is discussed, with emphasis on the general mechanisms which have been suggested to account for the numerous products of partial oxidation. In Chapter 3, the oxidation of aldehydes, which are important intermediates in combustion of other compounds, is considered, and in Chapter 4, the oxidation of alcohols, ketones, oxirans, ethers, esters, peroxides, amines and halocarbons.