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DURING studies of the pulse radiolysis of aqueous solutions of pyrimidines and related substances, we have observed the formation of short-lived organic species which are formed by reactions other than those of the free radicals H, OH and e−aq produced by the radiolysis of the solvent. On the basis of the evidence presented here, we believe that these molecular transient species are the result of acid-base reactions between the pyrimidines and the radiolytic yield of hydroxide ions. These processes, although unlikely to lead to permanent products, are important in the pulse technique where the correct interpretation of a transient absorption is vital.
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FIELDEN, E., STEVENS, G., PHILLIPS, J. et al. Effects due to Non-equilibrium pH Conditions in the Radiolysis of Aqueous Systems. Nature 225, 632–634 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1038/225632b0
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