Reactions and condensation of metal atoms in shock waves

The review deals with the results of the studies of several kinetic process es with the participation of metal atoms (formation, relaxation, ionization , condensation, and reactions with oxidants). The characteristics of these processes were obtained using volatile metals compounds and a shock-wave te chnique, as well as spectral optical, and electrophysical measurements. The data were interpreted using physicochemical models based on the detailed k inetic description in a multicomponent reacting mixture using statistical t heory of monomolecular reactions.