science-softCon uv/vis+ photochemistry database; www.photochemistry.org; (C) science-softCon 2019 Substance: methane Other Names: Formula: CH4 CAS-No.: 74-82-8 Study: vuv absorption cross section Authors: L.F. Phillips, S.W. Bennett, J.B. Tellinghuisen, Title: Absorption coefficients and ionization yields of some small molecules at 58.4 nm Journal/Source: J. Phys. Chem. 75, 719-721, (1971); DOI: 10.1021/j100675a019 Data: Energy/Wavelength range: 58.4 nm Resolution: Temperature: 295 K Temperature dependence: no Pressure/Concentration: Phase: gas pH: Comments: The absorption cross section of CH4 at 58.4 nm was determined to be sigma = 2.455e-17 (cm2/molecule). Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: (e-mail address):