The dark reactions between the perfluoroalkyl iodides, CF3I, C2F5I, and C3F7I and F2 have been investigated over a wide range of pressures, flow velocities and temperatures. In addition, the effects of surface and the presence of oxygen have been investigated. The reactions are characterized by an induction time followed by an exponential decrease of the iodide over time. The temperature dependences have been measured and Arrhenius parameters have been calculated. Conclusions concerning the mechanism of the reactions are presented and discussed.
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