Future research
This page is a list of questions which need further scientific study.
Martian Super-greenhouse gases
Carbon tetrafluoride (CF4) is an ideal greenhouse gas, but eventually it will be broken down by Ultraviolet (UV) light by losing a Fluorine atom. The fluorine is HIGHLY reactive, likely combining with CO2 to form COF (which still missing a valence electron, so it will perhaps collect an H, or an OH eventually). The CF3 will eventually form another molecule such as CF3OH or CHF3.
- What is the duration of COF- in the Martian atmosphere. What will it likely become?
