Line strengths of the ν1 + ν4 band of 12CH4

The line strengths of the ν₁ + ν₄ band of ¹²CH₄ at 4223.5 cm^?1 were measured using a leastsquares procedure that iterates between the observed spectrum and a synthetic spectrum calculated at correct instrumental and gas sample conditions. The methane spectrum was recorded at 0.011 cm^?1 resolution with signal-to-noise ratios of 300 to 1 or better using a Fourier transform spectrometer at Kitt Peak National Observatory. Line assignments were evaluated and extended to upper state J of 13. The observed line strengths reflect significant perturbation by other states so that only portions of the band can be used to determine a band strength of 6.92 (2) cm^?2 atm^?1 at 296 K with a Herman-Wallis factor of (1 – 0.0035(2)m)².