Chain chemical reactions at low temperatures

Abstract

The review generalises results of studies on chain cryochemical polymerisation and copolymerisation, oxidation, chlorination and hydrobromination of saturated hydrocarbons and alkenes in the crystalline and glassy state. Chain chemical reactions that occur at liquid helium temperature with a measurable, temperature-independent rate are considered; high-intensity autowave modes of low-temperature reactions in solid phase are discussed. The bibliography includes 111 references.