“Single Shot” Laser Multiphoton Ionization Detection of UF5 Followingthe 266 nm Photodissociation of UF6

Abstract

By using laser multiphoton ionization and a time-of-flight mass filter, we have detected nascent UF5 from the 266 nm laser photodissociation of UF6, following a single laser firing. The method can be used to monitor these species under conditions wherein isotopically selective excitation is responsible for the dissociation of UF6.