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Very low temperature formaldehyde reactions and the build-up of organic molecules in comets and interstellar icesWe have investigated thermally promoted reactions of formaldehyde (H2CO) in very low temperature ices. No such reactions occurred in ices of pure formaldehyde. However, addition of trace amounts of ammonia (NH3) were sufficient to catalyze reactions at temperatures as low as 40 K. Similar reactions could take place in interstellar ices and in Comets and produce considerable amounts of organic molecules.
Document ID
19950035203
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1016/S0273-1177(99)80110-0
Authors
Schutte, W. A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, US, United States)
Allamandola, L. J. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, US, United States)
Sandford, S. A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, US, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: Life sciences and space research 24 (4): Planetary biology and origins of life; Topical Meeting of the COSPAR Interdisciplinary Scientific Commission F (Meeting F3) of the COSPAR Plenary Meeting, 29th
Volume: 15
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
95A66802
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Public
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