Optical investigation of 6A1g(6S)→4T2g (4D) absorption band in magnetic MnF2 and RbMnF3 compounds

Spectroscopic measurements of the spectral lines in MnF₂ and RbMnF₃ have been carried out in the temperature range 10–300 K. Observations of exciton–magnon sidebands in the fine structures of the ⁶A_1g → ⁴T_2g (⁴D) state of Mn²⁺ ions are reported at low temperatures. The temperature dependence of peak positions, oscillator strength and half line widths have been investigated for selected bands. The analysis of the temperature dependence of these parameters confirms that the fine structure of the D band is mainly attributed to spin–orbit interaction combined with spin multiplicity in the ordered state. The ratios for the separation energies between these lines are fitted with the ratios expected from Landé interval rule.     

Synthesis,characterization and thermochemistry of Cs(ASP) · nH2O (n = 0, 1)

New compounds of aspartic acid Cs(ASP) · nH₂O (n = 0, 1) have been synthesized and characterized by XRD, IR and Raman spectroscopy as well as TG. The structural formula of this new compound was Cs(ASP) · nH₂O (n = 0, 1). The enthalpy of solution of Cs(ASP) · nH₂O (n = 0, 1) in water were determined. With the incorporation of the standard molar enthalpies of formation of CsOH(aq) and ASP(s), the standard molar enthalpy of formation of −(1202.9 ± 0.2) kJ · mol⁻¹ of Cs(ASP) and −(1490.7 ± 0.2) kJ · mol⁻¹ of Cs(ASP) · H₂O were obtained.     

Intensities of lines in the band a 1Δg (v′= 0) − X3Σ−g (v″ = 0) of 16O2 in absorption

Line-strengths in the band a¹Δ_g (v′= 0) − X³Σ⁻_g (v″ = 0) of gaseous ¹⁶O₂ in absorption near 7.9 × 10⁵ m⁻¹ have been remeasured in the laboratory under conditions of pressure less than 101,000 Pa and temperature near 300 K. The band-strength is estimated to be (2.1 ± 0.3) × 10⁻²⁶ m, and the coefficient for self-broadening of individual lines near the band centre is (10 ± 1) m⁻¹ bar⁻¹. No evidence of an underlying continuum was found.     

Thermodynamic study of (alkyl esters + α,ω-alkyl dihalides) III. HmEandVmE for 20 binary mixtures {xCu − 1H2u − 1CO2C4H9 + (1 − x)α,ω-ClCH2(CH2)v − 2CH2Cl}, where u = 1 to 4, α = 1 and v = ω = 2 to 6

In this article, the experimental data of excess molar enthalpies $H_{\mathrm{m}}^{\mathrm{E}}$ and excess molar volumes $V_{\mathrm{m}}^{\mathrm{E}}$ are presented for a set of 20 binary mixtures comprised of the first four butyl alkanoates (methanoate to butanoate) and five α,ω-dichloroalkanes (1,2-dichloroethane to 1,6-dichlorohexane), obtained at atmospheric pressure and at a temperature of 298.15 K. The results indicate the existence of specific interactions between both kinds of compounds resulting in exothermic processes for most mixtures, except for those containing butyl methanoate which give rise to net endo/exothermic effects. The $V_{\mathrm{m}}^{\mathrm{E}}$ are positive for mixtures of (butyl esters + 1,2-dichloroethane or 1,3-dichloropropane) and negative for the remaining ones. The change in $H_{\mathrm{m}}^{\mathrm{E}}$ with the dichloroethane chain length for a same ester is regular although the $V_{\mathrm{m}}^{\mathrm{E}}$ presents an irregular variation. It can, therefore, be deuced from this that the mixing process involves both effects, exothermic/endothermic and expansion/contraction, simultaneously. The behaviour of the mixtures is interpreted on the basis of the results observed and attributed to different effects taking place among the molecules studied.To improve application of the UNIFAC model using the version of Dang and Tassios, average values were recalculated again for parameters of the ester/chloride interaction, distinguishing, during its application, the functional group of the acid part of the ester. In spite of this, the model does not adequately reproduce the systems’ behaviour.     

Excited-state dynamics of trans,trans-1,3,5,7-octatetraene: estimation of decay rate constants of 1(1)B(u) ⇝ 2(1)A(g) and 2(1)A(g) ⇝ 1(1)A(g) internal conversions

The general expressions we previously derived for calculating internal conversion rate constants between two adiabatic displaced-distorted-rotated potential energy surfaces, by including all vibratinal modes, are applied to estimate the decay rate constants of 1(1)B(u) ? 2(1)A(g) and 2(1)A(g) ? 1(1)A(g) internal conversions in trans,trans-1,3,5,7-octatetraene molecule. The minimal models with respect to the number and types of vibrational modes are determined for these processes. Our calculations show that in the low temperature limit the 1(1)B(u) ? 2(1)A(g) internal conversion takes place on a 232-290 fs time scale in the condensed phase and 2 ps in the gas phase, whereas 2(1)A(g) ? 1(1)A(g) internal conversion takes place on a 2 μs time scale under the isolated conditions.     

Crystal structure,chemical stability and electrical properties of Sr2MnNbO6 − δ, Sr2Cr0.5Mn0.5NbO6 − δ and Sr2CuNbO6 − δ perovskites

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - The 3d-cation-substituted perovskites Sr2MnNbO6 − δ, Sr2Cr0.5Mn0.5NbO6 − δ and...     

Thermally-driven processes on rutile TiO2(1 1 0)-(1 × 1): A direct view at the atomic scale

The technological importance of TiO₂ has led to a broad effort aimed at understanding the elementary steps that underlie catalytic and photocatalytic reactions. The most stable surface, rutile TiO₂(1 1 0), in particular, has became a prototypical model for fundamental studies of TiO₂. In this critical review we have selected oxygen, water, and alcohols to evaluate recent progress relevant for applications in the areas of water splitting and oxidation of organic contaminants. We first focus on the characterization of defects and the distribution of excess charge that results from their formation. The subsequent section concentrates on the role of individual surface sites and the effect of available charge in the adsorption processes. The discussion of adsorbate dynamics follows, providing models for intrinsic and extrinsic diffusion processes as well as rotational dynamics of anchored alkoxy species. The final section summarizes our current understanding of TiO₂(1 1 0) catalyzed reactions between water, oxygen, and their dissociation products.     

Spin-glass state in Ni5(OH)6(CnH2n−4O4)2 metal-organic frameworks (n = 6, 8, 10, 12)

We present an extension of a previously published work (J. Solid State Chem. 181 (2008) 3229) concerning Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) of general formula Ni₅(OH)₆(C_nH_2n−4O₄)₂. A modified synthesis procedure comprising a room-temperature step prior to the hydrothermal treatment was employed. This preliminary step made use of peristaltic pumps allowing slow mixing of the reactants at a constant pH value. Samples of better purity and crystallinity were consequently obtained. In particular, the better crystallinity allowed us to work on two other members of the series, n = 10 and n = 12, which were characterized using synchrotron powder X-ray powder diffraction. These two compounds are isoreticular with the n = 6 and n = 8 compounds previously reported. The crystal structure incorporates the long alkane dioic acid molecules as pillars between complex inorganic layers. Samples of better purity for n = 6 and 8, as well as those of the new compounds with n = 10 and 12, gave us the opportunity to revise the magnetic properties of these MOFs. We found similar magnetic behaviors, independently of the interlayer spacing. We show that, below 19 K, these materials most probably enter a spin-glass or cluster spin-glass state rather than a three-dimensionally long-range ordered state. We link this behavior to the complex topology of the magnetic exchange interactions within the inorganic layers which is very likely to be source of magnetic frustration.     

Thermodynamics of formation of double salts M2SO4 · M′SO4 · 6H2O and M2SeO4 · M′SeO4 · 6H2O where M denotes Rb,or Cs and M′ denote Co,Ni, or Zn

This paper describes a chemical model that calculates (solid + liquid) equilibria in the (m₁Rb₂SO₄ + m₂CoSO₄)(aq), (m₁Rb₂SeO₄ + m₂CoSeO₄)(aq), (m₁Rb₂SO₄ + m₂NiSO₄)(aq), (m₁Rb₂SO₄ + m₂ZnSO₄)(aq), (m₁Rb₂SeO₄ + m₂ZnSeO₄)(aq), (m₁Cs₂SO₄ + m₂CoSO₄)(aq), (m₁Cs₂SeO₄ + m₂CoSeO₄)(aq), (m₁Cs₂SO₄ + m₂NiSO₄)(aq), (m₁Cs₂SeO₄ + m₂NiSeO₄)(aq), (m₁Cs₂SO₄ + m₂ZnSO₄)(aq), and (m₁Cs₂SeO₄ + m₂ZnSeO₄)(aq) systems, where m denotes molality at the temperature T=298.15 K. The Pitzer ion-interaction model has been used for thermodynamic analysis of the experimental osmotic and solubility data presented in the literature. The thermodynamic functions needed (binary and ternary parameters of ionic interaction, thermodynamic solubility products) have been calculated and the theoretical solubility isotherm has been plotted. The mixing parameters {θ(MN) and ψ(MNX)} have been chosen on the basis of the compositions of saturated ternary solutions and data on the binary solubility of the sulfate M₂SO₄. M^′SO₄ · 6H₂O double salts in water. To validate the mixing solutions model two different approaches have been used in evaluation of the ternary parameters: (I) preserving the same value of the binary mixing θ(MN) for the corresponding chloride, bromide, sulfate, and selenate systems with the same cations, and (II) with constant θ(MN) value (set equal to −0.05) for the all 11 sulfate and selenate systems. Very good agreement between experimentally determined and model predicted solubilities has been found. Important thermodynamic characteristics (thermodynamic solubility products, standard molar Gibbs free energy of formation) of the solid phases (simple salts, six sulfate – M₂SO₄ · M^′SO₄ · 6H₂O, and five selenate – M₂SeO₄ · M^′SeO₄ · 6H₂O – double salts) crystallizing in the systems under consideration are determined.     

Synthesis,characterization and reactions of the transition metal halogenoalkyl carbocation complexes [Cp(CO)2M{η2-CH2CH(CH2)nX}]PF6 (n = 1–8, 10, M = Fe; n = 3, 4 M = Ru; X = Br,I)

The halogenoalkyl complexes [Cp(CO)₂M{(CH₂)_nX}] (n = 3–10, 12, M = Fe; n = 5, 6, M = Ru, X = Br, I) react with Ph₃CPF₆ in dry CH₂Cl₂ to give the corresponding carbocation complexes [Cp(CO)₂M{η²-(CH₂CH(CH₂)_n?2X}]PF₆ in high yields. NMR evidence indicates that the metals form metallacyclopropane type structures with the carbocation ligand. The reactions of some of the cationic complexes with NaI, PPh₃, Na[Cp(CO)₂Fe] and Et₃N are discussed. NaI and Na[Cp(CO)₂Fe] displace the halogeno-olefin, while PPh₃ adds at the β-CH^δ+ giving the unstable phosphonium adducts [Cp(CO)₂Fe{CH₂CH(PPh₃)(CH₂)_n?2X}]PF₆ which decompose to the halogeno-olefins and the cationic PPh₃ complex [Cp(CO)₂Fe(PPh₃)]⁺. Et₃N causes allylic deprotonation forming internal olefin complexes of the type [Cp(CO)₂Fe{CH₂CHCH(CH₂)_n?3X}]PF₆.     

Collision induced absorption in the a1Δ(v = 2) ← X3Σg(-)(v = 0) band of molecular oxygen

Using cavity ring-down spectroscopy we measured the collision induced absorption spectrum associated with the a(1)Δ(v = 2) ←X(3)Σ(g)(-)(v = 0) band of oxygen near 922 nm both in pure oxygen and in mixtures of oxygen and nitrogen. For pure oxygen, we report for this band an integrated absorption of (1.56 - 0.04/+0.40) × 10(-5) cm(-2) amg(-2). We find that collisions between oxygen and nitrogen do not result in any measurable CIA signal. At 1 bar of oxygen, this collision induced transition is much stronger than the allowed magnetic dipole and electric quadrupole transitions.     

Electronic structure of lanthanum transition-metal oxyarsenides LaMAsO (M = Fe,Co, Ni) and LaFe1−xM′xAsO (M′ = Co,Ni) by X-ray photoelectron and absorption spectroscopy

The electronic structures of the quaternary oxyarsenides LaMAsO (M = Fe, Co, Ni) were examined with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES). Interpretation of the metal 2p_3/2 and arsenic 3d_5/2 binding energies, as well as a satellite feature in the Co 2p XPS spectrum, suggests charges that are much less extreme than expected (i.e., not M²⁺ and As^3?) because of the strong covalent character within the M–As bonds. As M is varied, the differing degrees of charge transfer from M to As atoms within these bonds are manifested by shifts in the As 3d_5/2 binding energies and changes in the As K-edge intensities. This charge transfer is isolated within the [MAs] layer and does not influence the O 1s and La 3d XPS spectra. Fitting the experimental valence band spectra of these oxyarsenides LaMAsO yielded electron populations of states that support the formal charge assignment [La³⁺O^2?][M²⁺As^3?]. The mixed-metal series LaFe_1?xM′_xAsO (M′ = Co, Ni) was examined by XANES; analysis of the metal K- and L-edges, as well as of the Co 2p XPS satellite feature, revealed that no metal–metal charge transfer takes place.     

Optical Stark spectroscopy of the 2(0)(6) Ã1A'-X̃1A' band of chloro-methylene, HCCl

The laser induced fluorescence spectra of the 2(0)(6)A?(1)A(')-X?(1)A(') band of a rotationally cold (<20 K) molecular beam sample of chloro-methylene, HCCl, has been recorded, field-free and in the presence of a static electric field. The field-free spectrum has been analyzed to produce an improved set of spectroscopic parameters for the A?(1)A(') (060) vibronic state. The magnitude of the a-component of the permanent electric dipole moment, μ(a), for the X?(1)A(') (000) vibronic state has been determined to be 0.501(1) D from the analysis of the observed electric field induced shifts. Comparisons with theoretical predictions and flouro-methylene, HCF, are presented.