Schwingungsspektren von As4S4 und As4Se4

Vibrational Spectra of As₄S₄ and As₄Se₄ The vibrational spectra of solid α- and β-As₄S₄ and the Raman spectrum of molten As₄S₄ have been recorded. The assignments of the frequencies are proposed mainly based on polarization data. The Raman melt spectra suggest that As₄S₄ molecules (symmetry D_2d) are retained in the molten state. A partial decomposition of the melt by prolonged laser irradiation was observed. The Raman spectrum of solid As₄Se₄ is presented and the frequencies are tentatively assigned to an As₄Se₄ molecule of the cradle type, possessing D_2d symmetry.