Radio Frequency Plasma in Water

We generate a radio frequency (RF) plasma in water at an atmospheric pressure by applying an RF power of 13.56 MHz from an electrode. The plasma is in a bubble formed in water. On the basis of hydrogen spectral lines under the assumption of thermal equilibrium, the temperature of the plasma is estim...

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Published in:Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2006-11, Vol.45 (11R), p.8864
Main Authors: Maehara, Tsunehiro, Toyota, Hiromichi, Kuramoto, Makoto, Iwamae, Atsushi, Tadokoro, Atsushi, Mukasa, Shinobu, Yamashita, Hiroshi, Kawashima, Ayato, Nomura, Shinfuku
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Language:English
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Summary:We generate a radio frequency (RF) plasma in water at an atmospheric pressure by applying an RF power of 13.56 MHz from an electrode. The plasma is in a bubble formed in water. On the basis of hydrogen spectral lines under the assumption of thermal equilibrium, the temperature of the plasma is estimated to be 4000–4500 K. Spectroscopic measurements show that hydrogen and oxygen are excited in the plasma. The plasma is also obtained in tap water or NaCl solution with a high conductivity. In the solution, sodium spectral lines are observed. Colored water containing methylene blue is exposed to the plasma. The absorbence spectra of the colored water before and after exposure to the plasma suggest the decomposition of organic matter due to chemical reactions involving active species, such as OH-radicals.
ISSN:0021-4922
1347-4065
DOI:10.1143/JJAP.45.8864