Thermodynamic equilibrium and the inorganic origin of organic compounds.

摘要: Theoretical and experimental support is presented for the hypothesis that many organic compounds may form under conditions of thermodynamic equilibrium. This possibility must be considered along with special effects selective catalysts, radiation, degradation from biological matter, in explaining origin carbonaceous chondrites. Similar considerations apply to solar nebulas planetary atmospheres. The equilibrium distribution at temperatures between 300°K 1000°K pressures 10-6 50 atm C—H—O system have been computed. At moderate low pressures, where graphite production inhibited, aromatic even presence large excesses hydrogen. Such exist nebula atmospheres some major planets. Equilibrium concentrations a number nitrogen, sulfur, chlorine added also determined. In cases, limited method employed which those few most difficulty are excluded computations, while representatives all other families included. approach shown useful interpretation certain data complete has not attained. We found gases, activated plasma state by high-energy radio frequency field, recombine on cooling yield product mixtures qualitative agreement predicted computations. believe such products can profitably studied as if metastable