Spin catalysis as a new type of catalysis in chemistry

Abstract

A new phenomenon, spin catalysis, i.e., stimulation of chemical reactions by removing the prohibitions imposed for reasons of electron angular momentum (spin) of reactants is considered. The physical and chemical mechanisms of this phenomenon are discussed. The nature of spin catalysts, the quantitative measure of catalytic effects and the types of chemical reactions susceptible to spin catalysis are considered. The bibliography includes 37 references.