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Autoionization rate coefficients for some ions of astrophysical interest

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Autoionization rate coefficients for some quadruply and quintuply ionized atoms have been computed in the temperature range 105–108 K. Typical temperature dependence has been found and simple expressions are given for their quick estimation.

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Mital, H.P., Narain, U. Autoionization rate coefficients for some ions of astrophysical interest. Sol Phys 57, 341–343 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00160107

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