HCO+ in dark molecular clouds

Formyl ion is one of the most important molecules, and primary molecular ion to be found in molecular clouds. This paper reviews chemical pathways of formation and destruction of the molecule, as well as its use as a tool in the study of dark molecular clouds.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nikolić S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Astronomical Observatory, Department of Astronomy, Belgrade 2007-01-01
Series:Serbian Astronomical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-698X/2007/1450-698X0775001N.pdf
Description
Summary:Formyl ion is one of the most important molecules, and primary molecular ion to be found in molecular clouds. This paper reviews chemical pathways of formation and destruction of the molecule, as well as its use as a tool in the study of dark molecular clouds.
ISSN:1450-698X
1820-9289