INVESTIGATION OF THE KINETICS OF SMOKE AEROSOL FORMATION DURING COMBUSTION OF ALKALI METALS

Abstract

The methodology was developed and there were obtained experimental data on the dependence of aerosol concentration on specific surface and combustion time of alkali metals. Adequacy of mathematical model of process of aerosol formation during combustion of alkali metals is proposed and evaluated. The kinetic dependencies of the change in the concentration of aerosol in the gas phase on the combustion time are also determined. It enables to calculate the amount and concentration of aerosol of alkali metals formed during their combustion.

Keywords

• alkali metals
• fire hazard
• smoke emission
• smoke aerosols
• kinetic patterns