Infrared characterisation of acetonitrile and propionitrile aerosols under Titan's atmospheric conditions

• Published in: Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 2915 - 2925
• Main Authors: Ennis, C, Auchettl, R, Ruzi, M, Robertson, E G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 2017
• Subjects: Acetonitrile; Aerosols; Crystal structure; Diffusion rate; Infrared signatures; Saturn satellites; Spectra; Titan

Pure, crystalline acetonitrile (CH CN) and propionitrile (CH CH CN) particles were formed in a collisional cooling cell allowing for infrared (IR) signatures to be compiled from 50 to 5000 cm . The cell temperature and pressure conditions were controlled to simulate Titan's lower atmosphere (80...