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Autocatalytic waves in the nitric acid-hydroxylamine system: analytical description of the wave velocity

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It is shown that the velocity (c) of the autocatalytic travelling waves in the nitric acid-hydroxylamine system can be described by the formulac 2=4D{(3k 1/2)−k 2[NH3OH+]0} deduced from a previously proposed mechanism. Comparisons with other systems are included.

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    Present address: Institute of Physical Chemistry, Kossuth Lajos University, H-4010, Debrecen, Hungary

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  1. Chemistry Department, University College of Swansea, Singleton Park, SA2 8PP, Swansea, UK

    E. Jones, G. Póta & G. Stedman

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Jones, E., Póta, G. & Stedman, G. Autocatalytic waves in the nitric acid-hydroxylamine system: analytical description of the wave velocity. Catal Lett 24, 211–214 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00807391

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