Pyrolysis of hexachloroethane in the gas phase: computer aided kinetic study

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1097-4601(1996)28:10<755::AID-KIN6>3.0.CO;2-M

The pyrolysis of C₂Cl₆ has been studied between 652 and 735 K at pressures ranging from 19 to 50 torr. The observed total pressure- and Cl₂ pressure-time curves show S-shapes with an induction period depending on temperature and pressure. Further, the total pressure goes through a maximum to finally reach a lower constant value. These curves are explained in terms of a recently proposed reaction model using a parameter optimization computer program.