Diatomic Molecules of Astrophysical Interest: Ionization Potentials and Dissociation Energies.

Abstract

A critical analysis has been made of the ionization potentials and dissociation energies of 148 diatomic molecules and molecular ions that have astrophysical significance. This summary provides useful data for the calculation of molecular abundances and for discussions of dissociation equilibria and ionization processes. It also points out the great need for further experimental and theoretical research.