The Rate Constant for the Recombination of Trifluoromethyl Radicals

Abstract

The rotating sector data reported by Ayscough for the recombination of CF3radicals have been analysed by means of a method which takes into account all first-order radical removal processes, including CF3 radical addition to CF3COCF3, the radical source. The rate constant obtained, (1.48 � 0.50)×1013 cm3 mol-1 s-l, is substantially lower than the value originally reported.