Low energy 13C+ and 13C2+ ion irradiation of water ice

Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2007 Jun 14;9(22):2886-93. doi: 10.1039/b618026d. Epub 2007 Apr 13.

Abstract

In this paper we report the results of the first experimental study of the irradiation of low temperature water ice (30 and 90 K) using low energy (4 keV) 13C+ and 13C2+ ions. 13CO(2) and H2O(2) were readily formed within the H2O ice with the product yield and growth rate observed to be highly dependent on both the sample temperature and ion charge state.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Isotopes / chemistry
  • Computer Simulation
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Heavy Ions*
  • Ice*
  • Linear Energy Transfer
  • Models, Chemical*
  • Models, Molecular*
  • Radiation Dosage

Substances

  • Carbon Isotopes
  • Ice