Photolysis of CF3NO as a source of CF3 radicals,rate constant of the CF3 + CF3NO reaction at 296 K

The linear absorption cross-sections and photodissociation quantum yields for CF₃NO have been measured at the wavelengths 694.3 and 632.8 nm (ruby and He(SINGLEBOND)Ne lasers, respectively) in a wide range of total pressure at T = 296 K. The secondary reactions following the photolysis of CF₃NO have been studied. The rate constant of the CF₃ + CF₃NO reaction has been measured. The results obtained show CF₃NO photolysis be a convenient source of CF₃ radicals for kinetic studies. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.