Infrared Quantitative Study of Acetylation of Microspheres of Polystyrene

Abstract

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy has been used to study quantitatively the acetylation of monodisperse polystyrene microspheres with diameters ranging from 7 to 9μm. The CH₂ stretching infrared vibration mode at 2921 cm^?1 was used as the internal intensity standard. The acetylation extent could be easily measured by comparing the relative intensities of the bands of acetyl group (1678, 1415, 1359 cm^?1) or the bands due to the para-substituted benzene ring to the band at 2921 cm^?1 from the calibration curve.     

Electronic Absorption Spectra of 2-Fluoro-4-bromo, 4-Fluoro-2-bromo and 2-Fluoro-5-bromo Toluenes

Abstract

Absorption spectra of 2-Fluoro-4-Bromo, 4-Fluoro-2-Bromo and 2-Fluoro-5-Bromo Toluenes have been investigated in the near ultraviolet region in vapour phase. The band systems correspond to allowed transitions with the most intense bands at 2742.09 Å (36458 cm^?1), 2745.96 Å (36406 cm^?1) and 2771.74 Å (36068 cm^?1) identified as 0,0 transitions in 2-Fluoro-4-Bromo, 4-Fluoro-2-Bromo and 2-Fluoro-5-Bromo Toluenes respectively. The bands in 4-Fluoro-2-Bromo Toluene have been analysed in terms of the ground state fundamental 208 cm^?1 and excited state fundamentals 244, 611, 855 and 1211 cm^?1 and the bands in 2-Fluoro-4-Bromo and 2-Fluoro-5-Bromo Toluenes are explained in terms of the upper state fundamentals 716, 987 and 1230 cm^?1 and 722, 886 and 2130 cm^?1 respectively.     

Drift study of the products formed by radiolysis and photolysis of alkaline nitrates

The products of the radiolysis and photolysis of crystalline sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium nitrates have been investigated by the diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy. The bands in the 1260-1220 and 804-809 cm^?1 regions observed after the n -irradiation and photolysis by a light with the wave length 253.7 nm of crystalline alkali nitrates were identified as the vibrational modes of NO^? ₂ x ₃ and x ₂, respectively. The frequency of the x ₃ oscillation of nitrite ions decreases from 1260 cm^?1 up to 1220 cm^?1 with the increase of the atomic weight or polarizability of a cation. The detection limit of the nitrite ions (1 ‐ 10^?7 mol g^?1) for the diffuse reflection method has been determined. The bands observed in KNO₃, RbNO₃ and CsNO₃ spectra in the 947-940 and 722-737 cm^?1 regions appearing only after photolysis are due to stretch oscillations of the peroxide bond O-O and wagging oscillations of the -ON=O group of peroxynitrite accordingly.     

Electronic Absorption Spectra of Some Fluoroaminotoluenes

Abstract

The near ultraviolet absorption spectra of 2-fluoro-5-amino-; 3-fluoro-4-amino-, 3-fluoro-6-amino-and 4-fluoro-2-aminotoluene have been investigated in vapour phase. The strongest band appearing at 2887.5 Å (34621 cm^?1), 2966.1 Å (33704 cm^?1), 3026. 7 Å (33029 cm^?1) and 2891.4 Å (34575 cm^?1) in the respective molecules has been identified as the 0,0 band. All the bands have been analysed in terms of some ground and excited state fundamentals. The assignment of the fundamental frequencies to the probable modes of vibration have also been discussed.     

Infrared Spectra of the Square Planar Rhodium(I) Complexes cis-[Rh(CO)2(pyridine) (X)] (X = Cl,Br): Isotopic Labelling Studies and Normal Coordinate Analysis

Abstract

The infrared spectra (4000 - 50 cm^?1) of the square planar rhodium(I) complexes cis-[Rh(CO)₂ (pyridine) (X)] (X = Cl, Br) and their isotopomers with pyridine-d ₅ and ¹³CO have been determined. Assignments are based on earlier studies on pyridine and its complexes and on the shifts in infrared bands which are caused by the isotopic substitutions employed. Normal coordinate analysis following the procedure of Becher and Mattes has been used to confirm the empirical assignments. The two v(RhC) bands are observed near 490 and 450 cm^?1. v(RhN) is found near 210 cm^?1 and v(RhX) occurs at 310 (X = Cl) and 235 (X = Br) cm^?1. At frequencies below 200 cm^?1, the bands are assigned to bending modes in the following sequence: δ (RhN) > δ (CRhC) > δ (RhCl) > γ (RhCl) > γ (RhN).     

High resolution FTIR study of the ν5 and ν6 bands of CH2D35Cl: analysis of resonances and determination of ground and upper state constants

The isotopically pure form of methyl chloride, CH₂D³⁵Cl, was synthesized and investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with an unapodized resolution of 0.004?cm^?1 in the range 650–900?cm^?1, the region of the lowest fundamentals ν₅ (827?cm^?1) and ν₆ (714?cm^?1). These distinct bands have been analysed in detail in the P-, Q- and R-branches. In spite of their expected a/b-hybrid nature, both envelopes show the peculiar characteristic of only a-type bands of near prolate asymmetric top molecules. Ground state parameters have been determined for the first time through ground state combination differences from both bands. Parameters of the excited vibrational states and coupling constants have been obtained using a model which accounts for c-type Coriolis interaction and ΔK_a?=?±?2 anharmonic resonance.     

Vibrational Assignment of 2-Benzoyl Pyridine and its 18O Labelled Isomer

Abstract

Vibrational spectra of 2-benzoyl pyridine and 2-benzoyl pyridine-¹⁸O have been recorded in the solid and molten state in the infrared (4000–100 cm^?1) and in the Raman (4000–50 cm^?1). Polarized Raman spectra in the molten state have also been measured. The assignment of the vibrational bands is performed using the group vibrational concept, isotopic shifts and polarization features of the normal modes.     

The Electronic Absorption Spectrum of Hafnium Monochloride

Abstract

Intracavity laser spectroscopy has been applied for investigation of absorption spectrum of HfCl molecule. In the region 560–700 nm 59 bands have been obtained. Rotational structure analysis of 0–0 band indicated that Hund's case (c) of angular moment coupling applied to this molecule. The molecular constants (cm^?1) calculated for upper and ground electronic states are: ω′ = 353.05 cm^?1, ω″ = 379.65 cm^?1, B′=0.21486 cm^?1 B″ = 0.21801 cm^?1.     

A FT-IR Study of the Hydrolysis of Tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS).

Abstract

The hydrolysis and polymerization of a non-catalyzed silica sol was investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and deconvolution of the infrared spectra. The hydrolysis was followed by the 1168 and 812 cm^?1 bands which have been observed that decrease continously with the reaction time, and they dissapear showing the complete hydrolysis. The bands located at 1200 and 1147 cm^?1 are assigned to polymerization of Si-OH groups forming Si-O-Si bonds in cyclic or linear structures respectively. Both bands increase with time and are present simultaneously in the spectra showing that both kind of cross-linking of Si-OH groups are taking place in the sol to form the gel. In the gel the presence of Si-OH groups and Si-O^? free broken bonds have been detected by means of the bonds located at 960 and 920 cm^?1 respectively.     

Vibrational Spectroscopy of the Borate Mineral Priceite—Implications for the Molecular Structure

ABSTRACT

Priceite is a calcium borate mineral and occurs as white crystals in the monoclinic pyramidal crystal system. We have used a combination of Raman spectroscopy with complimentary infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy with Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) to study the mineral priceite. Chemical analysis shows a pure phase consisting of B and Ca only. Raman bands at 956, 974, 991, and 1019 cm^?1 are assigned to the BO stretching vibration of the B₁₀O₁₉ units. Raman bands at 1071, 1100, 1127, 1169, and 1211 cm^?1 are attributed to the BOH in-plane bending modes. The intense infrared band at 805 cm^?1 is assigned to the trigonal borate stretching modes. The Raman band at 674 cm^?1 together with bands at 689, 697, 736, and 602 cm^?1 are assigned to the trigonal and tetrahedral borate bending modes. Raman spectroscopy in the hydroxyl stretching region shows a series of bands with intense Raman band at 3555 cm^?1 with a distinct shoulder at 3568 cm^?1. Other bands in this spectral region are found at 3221, 3385, 3404, 3496, and 3510 cm^?1. All of these bands are assigned to water stretching vibrations. The observation of multiple bands supports the concept of water being in different molecular environments in the structure of priceite. The molecular structure of a natural priceite has been assessed using vibrational spectroscopy.     

Emission Spectrum of BiO2

Abstract

The excitation of a sample of Bi₂O₃ in an arc gives rise to a diffuse band-system in the region (2150-2480 Å). The bands fit very nicely into the Deslandres' scheme of a triatomic molecule and the following frequencies for the ground and the upper states have been obtained.

Upper state frequencies : 513.₅ cm^?1, 261.₁ cm^?1

Ground state frequencies : 774.₈ cm^?1, 231.₁ cm^?1

The magnitude of the above frequencies together with some other experimental evidences lead to the conclusion that the emitter of the band-system is BiO₂, a molecule heitherto unknown.     

Infrared Study of the Molecular Complexes of Parafluoro-Phenol with Alkylbenzenes in n-Hexane

Abstract

The specific interaction between parafluorophenol and alkylbenzenes in n-hexane has been studied using infrared spectrometry. The absorption spectra of different donor-acceptor couples exhibit bands in the region 3600–3500 cm^?1 which are characteristic for the formation of hydrogen bonded complexes OH…eπ. The observed frequency shifts are between 67 and 92 cm^?1, and the values of the complexation constant range from 0.41 to 1.51 dm³ mol^?1. The values of the free enthalpy of interaction -ΔG are situated between -2.22 and+1.05 kJ.mol^?1, while the affinity ratio varies from 3.08 to57.98.

The established relations between the strength of the complexes and the frequency shift, or. The calculated correlation coefficients and affinity ratios allow to discuss both the electrordonating effects and the steric effects of the substituents implanted on the aromatic ring of the proton acceptor.     

Molecular Dynamics simulations of borate glasses

Abstract

The results of Molecular Dynamics simulations of borate glass (B₂O₃) using three-particle interactions are presented. These calculations yield a glass consisting of randomly connected BO₃ triangles. Infrared and Raman spectra have been calculated and compared with experimental spectra. The calculated infrared spectra show two main bands, one at 650 cm^?1 and one at 1250 cm^?1, in agreement with experiment. The Raman spectra reproduce the experimental peak at 805 cm^?1 but the peak width is a factor of ten too large. Apparently, the simulated glasses have less short range order than the laboratory glasses.     

Normal Unenhanced Raman Spectra of CO and CH4 Adsorbed on Cobalt(poly)

Abstract

Normal unenhanced Raman spectra (NURS) of low-polarizability CO molecules were observed for the first time on cobalt at R. T. and residual gas pressure. We assign five bands observed between 2030–2130 cm^?1 to linear chemisorbed CO species, while those observed between 1840–2010 cm^?1 have been ascribed to the 2-fold chemisorbed species. The three bands observed between 1740–1830 cm^?1 we believe are due to the 3-fold species. The corresponding fourteen Co-C stretches were observed and assigned. A model based upon electron backdonation is proposed for each of the three structures. NURS were also observed at R. T. for physisorbed CH₄ and assignments are made to the four frequencies of CH_4.     

Carbon suboxide: The infrared spectrum from 1800 to 2600 cm−1

The infrared spectrum of carbon suboxide has been recorded from 1800 to 2600 cm^?1 at a resolution of 0.003 cm^?1. About 7% of the ca. 40 000 lines observed have been assigned and analyzed, belonging to 36 different bands. Most of these are associated with the fundamental ν₃, at 2289.80 cm^?1, and the combination band ν₂ + ν₄, at 2386.61 cm^?1, each of which give rise to a system of sum bands, difference bands, and hot bands involving the low-wave-number fundamental ν₇ at 18 cm^?1. A few other tentative assignments are made. The bands have been analyzed for vibrational and rotational constants.     

The Vibrational Spectra of 9-Fluorenone and Some of Its Isotopic Isomers

Abstract

Vibrational spectra of 9-Fluorenone, 9-Fluorenone-¹⁸O and 9-Fluorenone-d₈ have been recorded in the solid state and solutions in the infrared and (4000–100 cm^?1) and in the Raman (4000–50 cm^?1). Differential infrared linear dichroic spectra have also been measured. The assignment of the vibrational bands is performed using the group vibrational concept, isotopic shifts and polarization features of the normal modes.     

Vibrational Assignments of Some Monosubstituted Pyridines

Abstract

The infrared spectra of 2-(ortho) and 4-(para) vinyl- and ethyl-pyridines have been analysed in the region 400–4000 cm^?1 in liquid phase. The bands obtained are discussed assuming the molecules under C_s and C_2v point groups. The group sensitive fundamentals are compared with those of similar molecules reported in the literature.     

IR Absorption and Raman spectroscopic study of reentrant-nematic liquid crystalline N-[4-(4-Octyloxy-benzoyloxy) Benzylidene]-4-Cyanoaniline (OBBC)

Abstract

The IR absorption and Raman scattering of OBBC have been investigated in the solid, ReN, SmA and nematic phases. The intensity of the 2229 cm^?1 band assigned to the C[tbnd]N stretching mode decreases with increasing temperature in the reentrant nematic phase; this is attributed to a change in the overlap of the molecules. While the IR bands at 1728 and 841 cm^?1 also show a remarkable temperature dependence, Raman bands do not show significant temperature dependence in the liquid-crystal phases.     

17O12C17O and 18O12C17O spectroscopy in the 1.6 μm region

Near infrared spectra of a carbon dioxide sample enriched with oxygen-17 have been recorded using a high-resolution continuous scan Fourier transform interferometer fitted with a femto OPO/Idler laser source. Cavity enhanced absorption has been achieved in a static gas cell allowing an optimal rms noise equivalent absorption of 1.2?×?10^?10?cm^?1?Hz^?1/2 per spectral element to be reached, corresponding to α_min?=?10^?8?cm^?1. Spectra were calibrated against acetylene reference line positions. Three bands in the 3ν₁?+?ν₃ tetrad in both ¹²C¹⁷O₂ and ¹²C¹⁷O¹⁸O have been identified and rotationally analyzed, as well as some related hot bands, eight of which are newly reported and three with their analysis updated compared with a preliminary report (X. de Ghellinck d’Elseghem Vaernewijck et al., Chem. Phys. Lett. 514, 29 (2011)).     

Magnetic Circular Dichroism Spectra of p-Disubstituted Benzenes Possessing Both Electron-Donating and Accepting Groups

Abstract

The magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) and absorption spectra of some p-disubstituted benzenes possessing both electron-donating and accepting groups were measured. The electronic spectra of the above compounds are characterized by the appearance of two absorption bands, one of which appears at 25000–40000 cm^?1 region with large intensity, and another at 40000–50000 cm^?1 region with rather small intensity. These absorption bands, especially the latter one, have been investigated by means of the MCD spectra and molecular orbital calculations based on the Pariser-Parr-Pople method.