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Electron attachment to hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO)
M Zawadzki1, A Chachereau2, J Kočišek1
1J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 3, 18223 Prague, Czech Republic.
We measured electron attachment cross sections for hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) using two methods. Results from both experiments agreed well, providing crucial data for understanding HFPO plasma chemistry.
Area of Science:
- Plasma science and technology
- Chemical physics
- Electron-molecule interactions
Background:
- Hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) is vital in plasma applications.
- Understanding electron attachment is key to controlling plasma processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the absolute electron attachment cross section of HFPO.
- To investigate dissociative electron attachment pathways in HFPO.
Main Methods:
- Crossed-beam experiment under single collision conditions.
- Pulsed Townsend experiment to unfold cross sections from rate coefficients.
Main Results:
- Two independent experimental methods yielded consistent electron attachment cross sections for HFPO.
- Dissociative electron attachment fragmentation patterns were analyzed.
Conclusions:
- The study provides reliable electron attachment data for HFPO.
- Findings aid in understanding radical production in industrial HFPO plasmas.
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