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A system for preparing excited molecular oxygen in the excited singlet-delta electronic state for use in a chemical laser that minimizes salt formation utilizing the common ion effect. In one version, basic hydrogen peroxide is formed by combining H.sub.2 O.sub.2 and at least two bases. In another v

A system for preparing excited molecular oxygen in the excited singlet-delta electronic state for use in a chemical laser that minimizes salt formation utilizing the common ion effect. In one version, basic hydrogen peroxide is formed by combining H.sub.2 O.sub.2 and at least two bases. In another version of the invention, the basic hydrogen peroxide is reacted with a gas containing at least two halogen species.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for preparing excited molecular oxygen in the excited singlet-delta electronic state for use as an energizing reactant for a chemical laser, the method of comprising the steps of:a) combining H.sub.2 O.sub.2 and at least two bases, B.sub.1 and B.sub.2, to form a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for preparing excited molecular oxygen in the excited singlet-delta electronic state for use as an energizing reactant for a chemical laser, the method of comprising the steps of:a) combining H.sub.2 O.sub.2 and at least two bases, B.sub.1 and B.sub.2, to form a reaction mixture containing basic hydrogen peroxide, B.sub.1 being selected from the group consisting of alkali metal bases, alkaline earth metal bases, and nitrogen containing bases, and B.sub.2 being selected from the group consisting of alkali metal bases and alkaline earth metal bases, the total amount of base being no more than one mole per mole of H.sub.2 O.sub.2; ; andb) combining the basic hydrogen peroxide with a halogen gas to produce the excited molecular oxygen; andc) continuing the introduction of the halogen gas until the reaction mixture contains less than one molar basic hydrogen peroxide, and wherein the molar ratio of B.sub.1 to B.sub.2, is selected so that substantially no insoluble salt is formed.