Influence of Ultra-Violet Radiation on Sublimation Energy of Silver Chloride (AgCl)

Influence of silver chloride synthesis conditions on its heat of sublimation after ultra-violet irradiation was explored. It was determined that silver chloride synthesized in excess of silver ions after irradiation was characterized by heat of sublimation about 6813 J/g, which meant that the original value increased in ~ 1.8 times. At the same time silver chloride synthesized in excess of chloride ions was characterized by decrease in value of heat of sublimation by ~ 2 times. Growth of heat of sublimation of silver chloride with excess of silver ions is connected with energy expenditure on sublimation due to decrease in proportion of surface which is not covered with silver. Reduction of heat of sublimation of silver chloride with excess of chloride ions is explained by absence of silver solid surface film and catalytic effect of silver klasters formed during the process of irradiation.