Effect of solutes on single-bubble sonoluminescence in water

Lawrence A. Crum, C. Allen Frensley, Franz Grieser, Thomas J. Matula, William B. McNamara, Kenneth S. Suslick

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Abstract

Low concentrations of short chain aliphatic alcohols and organic acids and bases suppress single-bubble sonoluminescence (SBSL) in water. The degree of SL quenching increases with the length of the aliphatic end of the alcohol, and is related to the concentration of the alcohol at the bubble/water interface. The light is preferentially quenched in the shorter wavelength region of the spectrum. Radius-time measurements of the bubble are not dramatically affected by the low levels of alcohol used. Butyric acid and propylamine behave in the same manner, but only in their neutral forms, indicating that the SBSL suppression is due to processes occurring within the bubble.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)8462-8465
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry A
Volume104
Issue number37
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 21 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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