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Metal Atom Formation Processes in Flames

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New atomic absorption and emission data are presented and more detailed explanations of the mechanisms of atom formation in flames are proposed.

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COKER, D., OTTAWAY, J. & PRADHAN, N. Metal Atom Formation Processes in Flames. Nature Physical Science 233, 69–71 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci233069a0

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