The deviation of the alkali ionization from Saha equilibrium outside of the reaction zone is shown, and experimental results are given concerning the rate constants of the ionization and recombination reactions. On the basis of these results conclusions are drawn about the kind of reactions leading to ionization of the alkali metals in CO flames at atmospheric pressure.
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