Abstract

The transport parameter ψ was calculated for the free particles of uranium in a d.c. arc plasma burning in air. Using the “wire method” the volatilization rate ( Q w), the total concentration of free particles ( n t), the axial velocity ( v j) of uranium particles and the plasma cross section ( S) were measured. The transport parameter was calculated for cylindrical symmetry of the arc. The total particle concentration calculated by the wire method was compared to values obtained by absolute intensity measurements of ion and atom spectral lines of uranium. This led to an estimate of the molecular concentration of uranium in the d.c. arc plasma.

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