Oscillatory and explosive oxidation of carbon monoxide

Abstract

The glow and explosion limits of the CO and O₂ system are calculated in wide ranges of composition, water content, surface efficiency, temperature and pressure. The boundary of the oscillatory region in the P-T plane is theoretically predicted. Results are compared with the existing experimental data. The well-known experimental observation that traces of water sensitively affect the oxidation process of carbon monoxide is quantitatively examined and verified.