Margrave, John L.2016-04-212016-04-211966Vickroy, David Gill. "Chemical syntheses in electric discharge." (1966) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89055">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89055</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89055Several types of radio-frequency, induction-coupled plasma torches have been used for studying gaseous and gas-solid reactions at high temperatures. After a detailed examination of the various parameters which affect the stability of the discharge, design modifications and suggestions concerning the plasma torches, reactors, and traps were made. These devices have been used for synthesis of nitric oxides and for studies of thermal decomposition of carbonates, chlorination of graphite and oxidation of boron.62 ppengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.ThesisRICE0090reformatted digitalThesis Chem. 1966 Vickroy