The v(1)+v(3) Bands of the (16)O(17)O(16)O and (16)O(16)O(17)O Isotopomers of Ozone

Using 0.002 cm(-1) resolution Fourier transform absorption spectra of an (17)O enriched ozone sample, an extensive analysis of the v(1)+v(3) bands of the (16)O(17)O(16)O and (16)O(16)O(17)O isotopomers of ozone has been performed for the first time. The experimental rotational levels of the (101) vibrational states were satisfactorily reproduced using a Hamiltonian matrix that takes into account the observed rovibrational resonances. More precisely, for (16)O(17)O(16)O, as for the other C(2v)-type ozone isotopomers, it was necessary to account for the Coriolis type resonances linking the (101) rotational levels with the levels of the (200) and (002) vibrational states and the Darling-Dennison interaction coupling the levels of (200) with those of (002). For the C(s)-type isotopomer, namely (16)O(16)O(17)O, as for (16)O(16)O(18)O and (16)O(18)O(18)O, it proved necessary to also account for an additional DeltaK(a)&equals+/-2 resonance involving the rotational levels from (101) and (002) (J.-M. Flaud and R. Bacis, Spectrochimica Acta Part A 54, 3-16 (1998)). Using a Hamiltonian matrix which takes these resonances explicitly into account, precise vibrational energies and rotational and coupling constants were deduced, leading to the following band centers: v(0)(v(1)+v(3))=2078.3496 cm(-1) for (16)O(17)O(16)O and v(0)(v(1)+v(3))=2098.8631 cm(-1) for (16)O(16)O(17)O. Copyright 2001 Academic Press.     

Spin-triplet superconductivity in UNi(2)Al(3) revealed by the (27)Al Knight shift measurement

We report (27)Al Knight shift ( (27)K) measurement on a single-crystal UNi(2)Al(3) that reveals a coexistence of superconductivity and a spin-density-wave (SDW) type of magnetic ordering ( T(SDW) = 4.5 K). The spin part of (27)K, (27)K(s), does not change down to 50 mK across the superconducting (SC) transition temperature T(c) approximately 0.9 K. In contrast with the isostructural compound UPd(2)Al(3) ( T(c) approximately 2 K), which was identified to be a spin-singlet d-wave superconductor, the behavior of (27)K strongly supports that UNi(2)Al(3) , like UPt(3) and Sr(2)RuO(4), belongs to a class of spin-triplet SC pairing state superconductors.     

The Rotational Spectra, Structure, Internal Dynamics, and Electric Dipole Moment of the Argon-Ketene van der Waals Complex

Pulsed-beam Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy was used to observe and assign the rotational spectra of the argon-ketene van der Waals complex. Tunneling of the hydrogen or deuterium atoms splits the a- and b-type rotational transitions of H(2)CCO-Ar, H(2)(13)CCO-Ar, H(2)C(13)CO-Ar, and D(2)CCO-Ar into two states. This internal motion appears to be quenched for HDCCO-Ar where only one state is observed. The spectra of all isotopomers were satisfactorily fit to a Watson asymmetric top Hamiltonian which gave A=10 447.9248(10) MHz, B=1918.0138(16) MHz, C=1606.7642(15) MHz, Delta(J)=16.0856(70) kHz, Delta(JK)=274.779(64) kHz, Delta(K)=-152.24(23) kHz, delta(J)=2.5313(18) kHz, delta(K)=209.85(82) kHz, and h(K)=1.562(64) kHz for the A(1) state of H(2)CCO-Ar. Electric dipole moment measurements determined &mgr;(a)=0.417(10)x10(-30) C m [0.125(3) D] and &mgr;(b)=4.566(7)x10(-30) C m [1.369(2) D] along the a and b principal axes of the A(1) state of the normal isotopomer. A least squares fit of principal moments of inertia, I(a) and I(c), of H(2)CCO-Ar, H(2)(13)CCO-Ar, and H(2)C(13)CO-Ar for the A(1) states give the argon-ketene center of mass separation, R(cm)=3.5868(3) ?, and the angle between the line connecting argon with the center of mass of ketene and the C=C=O axis, θ(cm)=96.4 degrees (2). The spectral data are consistent with a planar geometry with the argon atom tilted toward the carbonyl carbon of ketene by 6.4 degrees from a T-shaped configuration. Copyright 2001 Academic Press.     

Measurement of (1)J(NC') and (2)J(H(N))(C') couplings from spin-state-selective two-dimensional correlation spectrum.

A method for the measurement of (1)J(NC') and (2)J(H(N))(C') coupling constants from a simplified two-dimensional [(15)N, (1)H] correlation spectrum is presented. The multiplet components of the (1)J(NC') doublet in the indirect dimension and (2)J(H(N))(C') in the direct dimension are separated into two subspectra by spin-state-selective filters. Thus each subspectrum contains no more peaks than the conventional [(15)N, (1)H]-HSQC spectrum. Furthermore, the method for the measurement of (1)J(NC') and (2)J(H(N))(C') is designed to exploit destructive relaxation interference (TROSY). The results are verified against the measurements of (1)J(NC') from spin-state-selective [(13)C', (1)H] correlation spectra recorded with additional sequence described here.     

Magnetic order in hybrid frustrated magnets Gd(2-x)Tb(x)Ti2O7 (x = 0.2 and 0.5)

We report on the specific heat, magnetization and ac susceptibility measurements of single crystals of hybrid frustrated magnets Gd(1.8)Tb(0.2)Ti(2)O(7) and Gd(1.5)Tb(0.5)Ti(2)O(7). The analysis of experimental data revealed that, although partial replacing of the Gd(3+) ions by the Tb(3+) ions in the Gd(2)Ti(2)O(7) host lattice slightly enhances antiferromagnetic coupling, as inferred from the evolution of the paramagnetic Curie-Weiss temperature, the ordering temperature gradually decreases. Paramagnetic correlations introduced by the Tb(3+) ions cause this perturbation, altering the effective further neighbor interactions and destabilizing the ground state in Gd(2)Ti(2)O(7). In addition, the low-energy states of Gd(2-x)Tb(x)Ti(2)O(7) are suggested to possess a nature different from those in parent members Tb(2)Ti(2)O(7) and Gd(2)Ti(2)O(7). Finally, the frequency-dependent magnetic susceptibility behavior in Gd(1.5)Tb(0.5)Ti(2)O(7) is consistent with the formation of a spin-glass-like state indicating a pronounced slowing down of the dynamical response of the studied hybrid magnets.     

The Ultraviolet Spectrum of the FeF Radical: A Study of the (6)Pi-X(6)Delta and (6)Phi-X(6)Delta Band Systems at 330 and 323 nm Respectively

Two band systems of FeF have been recorded at Doppler-limited linewidths by laser-induced fluorescence. The 330-nm system provided data for three subbands of the (0,0) band of the (6)Pi-X(6)Delta system and showed that levels of the (6)Pi(5/2) and (6)Pi(3/2) components are significantly perturbed. In the 323-nm system, the (0,0) band of the (6)Phi-X(6)Delta system was found to be overlapped by the (1,0) band of the (6)Pi-X(6)Delta system. Data were obtained for three subbands of the (1,0) (6)Pi-X(6)Delta system and for five subbands of the (0, 0) (6)Phi-X(6)Delta system. This work considerably extends the previous study by Pouilly et al. (B. Pouilly, J. Schamps, D. J. W. Lumley, and R. F. Barrow, J. Phys. B 11, 2281-2287 (1978)) because it is a higher resolution study with a lower temperature production of FeF by a continuous flow discharge method. The data recorded were combined with millimeter-wave data for FeF in the X(6)Delta state and fitted with an effective Hamiltonian to determine the major parameters for FeF in the X(6)Delta, (6)Pi, and (6)Phi electronic levels. Copyright 2001 Academic Press.     

First-principles study on the electronic structure and magnetism of layered oxyselenide La2Mn2Se2O3

The electronic structure and magnetism of layered oxyselenide La(2)Mn(2)Se(2)O(3) have been studied by using first-principles calculations within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) and GGA + U methods. The G-type antiferromagnetic (AF) state is calculated to be the most stable phase among the various magnetic configurations of interest, irrespective of the choice of the functional used, which is in good agreement with the experiments. In contrast to La(2)Fe(2)Se(2)O(3) and La(2)Co(2)Se(2)O(3), in which the AF states show metallic behavior under the GGA method, we predict the ground state of La(2)Mn(2)Se(2)O(3) is a semiconductor with an indirect band gap of ～0.52 eV via the GGA calculations. This is closely related to a closed shell configuration and large exchange splitting (～3.5 eV) in the Mn 3d states. Moreover, the magnetic properties are also discussed in terms of the calculated Heisenberg spin exchange constants, suggesting that La(2)Mn(2)Se(2)O(3) is a strong two-dimensional magnetically frustrated system.     

White organic light-emitting device with\ both phosphorescent and fluorescent emissive layers

This paper reports the fabrication of novel white organic light-emitting device（WOLED） by using a high efficiency blue fluorescent dye N-（4-（（E）-2-（6-（（E）-4-（diphenylamino）styryl）naphthalen-2-yl）vinyl）phenyl）oN- phenylbenzenamine （N-BDAVBi） and a red phosphoresecent dye bis （1-（phenyl） isoquinoline） iridium （III） acetylanetonate （Ir（piq）2（acac））. The configuration of the device was ITO/PVK：TPD/CBP： N-BDAVBi /CBP/ BALq： Ir（piq）2（acac）/BCP/Alq3/LiF：AL. By adjusting the proportion of the dopants （N-BDAVBi, Ir（piq）2（acac）） in the light-emitting layer, white light with Commission Internationale de l＇Eclairage （CIE） coordinates of （0.35, 0.35） and a maximum luminance of 25350cd/m2 were obtained external quantum and current efficiency of 6.78% and between the two light-emitting layers and using BCP at an applied voltage of 22V. The WOLED exhibits maximum 12cd/A respectively. By placing an undoped spacer CBP layer as hole blocking layer, the colour stabilization slightly changed when the driving voltage increased from 6 to 22 V.     

2-(4-氯代苯甲酰基)苯甲酸配合物光致发光研究

以Eu3+,Tb3+为中心离子,2-(4-氯代苯甲酰基)苯甲酸(HCBBA)为第一配体,邻菲咯啉(Phen)、三苯基氧膦(TPPO)、二苯亚砜(DPSO)为第二配体,合成了多种铕铽的二元和三元配合物,并测试其荧光效能,以研究配体的加入对中心离子发光强度的影响。结果表明,合成的配合物均发出Eu(Ⅲ)和Tb(Ⅲ)的特征荧光,但相对强度明显不同。在铕与2-(4-氯代苯甲酰基)苯甲酸根(CBBA)形成的配合物体系中,Phen和DPSO显示了较强的敏化作用,且Phen敏化效果更强,而TPPO则对配合物荧光有猝灭作用。在Tb-CBBA体系中,DPSO表现出很强的敏化作用, Phen和TPPO却对配合物荧光起猝灭作用,且TPPO猝灭效果更强。经红外推测,羧酸根均以双齿桥式与Eu3+和Tb3+配位;在3 200～3 600 cm-1出现水的弱的羟基的伸缩振动吸收峰,表明配合物中含有结晶水。     

High-Resolution Laser Spectroscopy of YbCl: The A(2)Pi-X(2)Sigma(+) Transition

The A(2)Pi-X(2)Sigma(+) transition of (174)Yb(35)Cl and (172)Yb(35)Cl has been rotationally analyzed for the first time. Doppler-limited laser excitation spectroscopy with selective detection of fluorescence was used to obtain spectra of the 0-0 and 1-0 bands with a measurement accuracy of approximately 0.0035 cm(-1). Resolved fluorescence was used to record the 0-1, 0-2, and 0-3 bands and to unequivocally assign the rotational numbering, N, to the laser excitation spectra. In total, over 1300 line positions have been measured and assigned for each of the two isotopomers and employed in least-squares fits of molecular parameters. The principal results for the A(2)Pi state are A(e) = 1491.494(2) cm(-1) and R(e) = 2.4433(1) ?, and for the X(2)Sigma(+) state, R(e) = 2.4883(2) ? and gamma(e) = 4.59(2) x 10(-3) cm(-1). The interaction between the X(2)Sigma(+) and A(2)Pi states has been investigated and is shown to be the main contributor to the spin-rotation splitting in the ground state. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.     

Deuterium nuclear spin-lattice relaxation times and quadrupolar coupling constants in isotopically labeled saccharides

(13)C and (2)H spin-lattice relaxation times have been determined by inversion recovery in a range of site-specific (13)C- and (2)H-labeled saccharides under identical solution conditions, and the data were used to calculate deuterium nuclear quadrupolar coupling constants ((2)H NQCC) at specific sites within cyclic and acyclic forms in solution. (13)C T(1) values ranged from approximately 0.6 to 8.2 s, and (2)H T(1) values ranged from approximately 79 to 450 ms, depending on molecular structure (0.4 M sugar in 5 mM EDTA (disodium salt) in (2)H(2)O-depleted H(2)O, pH 4. 8, 30 degrees C). In addition to providing new information on (13)C and (2)H relaxation behavior of saccharides in solution, the resulting (2)H1 NQCC values reveal a dependency on anomeric configuration within aldopyranose rings, whereas (2)H NQCC values at other ring sites appear less sensitive to configuration at C1. In contrast, (2)H NQCC values at both anomeric and nonanomeric sites within aldofuranose rings appear to be influenced by anomeric configuration. These experimental observations were confirmed by density functional theory (DFT) calculations of (2)H NQCC values in model aldopyranosyl and aldofuranosyl rings.     

The High-Resolution FTIR Spectrum and Equilibrium Structure of Chloro(sulphido)boron

The FTIR spectrum of chloro(sulphido)boron, Cl-B&bond;S, has been recorded at 0.0035 cm(-1) resolution. The nu(3) bands of the isotopomers (35)Cl(11)B(32)S, (37)Cl(11)B(32)S, (35)Cl(11)B(34)S, (37)Cl(11)B(34)S, (35)Cl(10)B(32)S, (37)Cl(10)B(32)S, and (35)Cl(10)B(34)S have been analyzed to yield effective rotational and centrifugal distortion constants for the ground and a number of excited vibrational states. For the (35)Cl(11)B(32)S isotopomer the nu(1) band has also been analyzed. The rotational constants have been used to determine equilibrium bond lengths of 168.42(8) and 160.14(8) pm for the Cl-B and B-S bonds, respectively. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.     

Clean prediction of CP-violating processes psi, phi, and Gamma decay to KSKS and KLKL

The ratio of K(S)K(S) (K(L)K(L)) and K(L)K(L) production rates is calculated by considering K(0) - K(0) oscillation in J/psi --> K(0)K(0) decay. The theoretical uncertainty due to strong interaction in J/psi decay is completely canceled in the ratio; therefore, the absolute branching fractions of the CP-violating processes of J/psi --> K(S)K(S) and K(L)K(L) can be cleanly and model-independently determined in the case that J/psi K(S)K(L) decay is precisely measured. In the future tau-charm factory, the expected CP violating process of J/psi --> K(S)K(S) should be reached. It is important to measure J/psi to K(S)K(S) and K(S)K(L) decays simultaneously, so that many systematic errors will be canceled. More precise measurements are suggested to examine the predicted isospin relation in J/psi --> KK decays. All results can be extended to decays of other vector quarkonia, phi, psi(2S), and gamma(1S), etc.     

Near-Infrared Laser Spectroscopy of TiS: The b(1)Pi-X(3)Delta Transition

Laser-induced fluorescence spectrum of TiS in the 769-863 nm region has been recorded and analyzed. The TiS molecule was produced using the technique of laser vaporization/reaction with supersonic cooling. Twenty-one weak subbands have been assigned as being due to b(1)Pi-X(3)Delta, B(3)Pi(0)-X(3)Delta(1), and C(3)Delta-X(3)Delta transitions. Strong evidence shows that the b(1)Pi state is responsible for perturbing the v = 0, 1, and 2 levels of the C(3)Delta(1) subband. The molecular constants of the b(1)Pi state have been determined as follows: T(e) = 10 589.47 cm(-1), omega(e) = 542.14 cm(-1), omega(e)x(e) = 3.16 cm(-1), B(e) = 0.19568 cm(-1), and alpha(e) = 0.00085 cm(-1). The spin-orbit interaction between the b(1)Pi (v = 2 and 3) and C(3)Delta (v = 1 and 2) levels is discussed in terms of configuration interaction occurring between the b(1)Pi from the 11varsigma(1) 5pi(1) configuration and the (1)Pi from the 5pi(1) 1delta(1) configuration, and the C(3)Delta state from 12varsigma(1) 1delta(1) configuration. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.     

Practical choice of ¹H-¹H decoupling schemes in through-bond ¹H-{X} HMQC experiments at ultra-fast MAS

Three (1)H-(1)H homonuclear dipolar decoupling schemes for (1)H indirect detection measurements at very fast MAS are compared. The sequences require the following conditions: (i) being operable at very fast MAS, (ii) a long T(2)(') value, (iii) a large scaling factor, (iv) a small number of adjustable parameters, (v) an acquisition window, (vi) a low rf-power requirement, and (vii) a z-rotation feature. To satisfy these conditions a modified sequence named TIlted Magic-Echo Sandwich with zero degree sandwich pulse (TIMES(0)) is introduced. The basic elements of TIMES(0) consist of one sampling window and two phase-ramped irradiations, which realize alternating positive and negative 360° rotations of (1)H magnetization around an effective field tilted with an angle θ from the B(0) axis. The TIMES(0) sequence benefits from very large chemical shift scaling factors at ultra-fast MAS that reach κ(cs)=0.90 for θ=25° at ν(r)=80kHz MAS and only four adjustable parameters, resulting in easy setup. Long κ(cs)T(2)(') values, where T(2)(') is a irreversible proton transverse relaxation time, greatly enhance the sensitivity in (1)H-{(13)C} through-bond J-HMQC (Heteronuclear Multiple-Quantum Coherence) measurements with (1)H-(1)H decoupling during magnetization transfer periods. Although similar sensitivity can be obtained with through-space D-HMQC sequences, in which (13)C-(1)H dipolar interactions are recoupled, J-HMQC experiments incorporating (1)H-(1)H decoupling benefit from lower t(1)-noise, more uniform excitation of both CH, CH(2) and CH(3) moieties, and easier identification of through-bond connectivities.     

产生医用放射性核素核数据的测量、理论计算与评价

简要介绍已广泛用于临床的^32P,^89Sr,^90Y,^103Pd,^125I,^131I,^137Cs,^153Sm,^186Re,^188Re,^192Ir和具有很大潜在使用可能性的^64Cu,^67Cu,^67Ga,^86Y,^105Rh,^111In,^114mIn,^124I,^149Pm,^166Ho,^169Yb,^177Lu,^211At,^213Bi,^225Ac 26个放射性核素利用反应堆或加速器或衰变的55种不同途径产生的核数据的测量、理论计算及数据可靠性的初步评价,以改善其在诊断和治疗医用中的安全性、有效性和科学性。The nuclear data measurements and preliminary evaluation as well as alculation for established and emerging 26 radionuclides produced in 55 ways by using reactor or accelerator or decay are briefly introduced in order to keep the safety and validity in medical therapeutic applications. The 11 established radionuclides are ^32P,^89Sr,^90Y,^103Pd,^125I,^131I,^137Cs,^153Sm,^186Re,^188Re,^192Ir and the 15 emerging radionuclides are 64Cu,^67Cu,^67Ga,^86Y,^105Rh,^111In,^114mIn,^124I,^149Pm,^166Ho,^169Yb,^177Lu,^211At,^213Bi,^225Ac.     

利用三维荧光结合平行因子算法研究金属离子对溶解性有机物的猝灭和校正

溶解性有机物的荧光组份由于受到金属离子的影响其荧光强度受到变化,从而为溶解性有机物的定量分析带来挑战。利用三维荧光结合平行因子分析方法研究了Cu(Ⅱ), Fe(Ⅲ), Ni(Ⅱ), Sr(Ⅱ), Hg(Ⅱ), K(Ⅰ), Mg(Ⅱ) 和Mn(Ⅱ)八个金属离子对典型溶解性有机物荧光组分的荧光猝灭作用,五个水样来源各不相同。实验表明水样被平行因子成功分解为三个荧光组分(色氨酸、腐殖酸、富里酸),这三个荧光组份的荧光得分随着Fe(Ⅲ), Cu(Ⅱ), Hg (Ⅱ)和 Ni(Ⅱ)浓度的增加呈线性或指数下降。在这四种离子中,Fe(Ⅲ)和Cu(Ⅱ)对腐殖酸和富里酸的荧光猝灭作用明显大于Hg (Ⅱ)和 Ni(Ⅱ)。Sr(Ⅱ), K(Ⅰ), Mg(Ⅱ)和Mn(Ⅱ)基本没有影响。其中Fe(Ⅲ)对于三个荧光组分的荧光猝灭都有较好的分析。由于只考虑Fe(Ⅲ) 和Cu(Ⅱ)的影响,对于含有金属离子的饮用水的荧光强度的校正曲线也被建立。不同来源的饮用水中荧光组份的荧光得分的衰减规律也是不一样的,因此水样的来源也是测量时需要考虑的因素。实验证实了金属离子对溶解性有机物的荧光猝灭作用以及其他因素比如Fe(Ⅲ) 和Cu(Ⅱ)和溶解性有机物本身的多样性都是我们荧光测量典型荧光组份时需要考虑的。表明三维荧光结合平行因子分析方法是一个有效的准确测量溶解性有机物荧光组份的工具。     

(19)F-(19)F and (19)F-(1)H spin-spin coupling constants in cyclic FH polymers (FH)(n), n=2-6

Spin-spin coupling constants (2h)J(F-F), (1)J(F-H), and (1h)J(H-F) have been obtained for cyclic complexes (FH)(n), with n=2-6, from ab initio equation-of-motion coupled cluster singles and doubles (EOM-CCSD) calculations. Although both the Fermi-contact (FC) term and (2h)J(F-F) increase and become positive as the cluster size increases, the FC term is not a good quantitative approximation to (2h)J(F-F). The paramagnetic spin-orbit (PSO) and spin-dipole (SD) terms which contribute to (2h)J(F-F) appear to be sensitive to the orientation of the hydrogen-bonded pair. However, the large increase in the FC term and (2h)J(F-F) as the size of the cluster increases is due primarily to the reorganization of sigma electron densities in both ground and excited states, and is another manifestation of cooperativity effects in hydrogen-bonded cyclic polymers. The FC term and (1)J(F-H) always increase upon complex formation, but (1)J(F-H) increases only slightly as the size of the cluster increases due to a concurrent decrease in the PSO term. The changes in (1)J(F-H) as a function of polymer size reflect the polarization of electron density away from H and toward F in the ground state, and the electron reorganization which occurs in the excited states which couple to the ground states through the FC and PSO operators. The FC term is a good approximation to (1h)J(H-F), and is always negative, indicating that the hydrogen bonds in the FH clusters are traditional hydrogen bonds.     

Exclusive branching-fraction measurements of semileptonic tau decays into three charged hadrons, into phipi(-)nu tau, and into phi K(-)nu tau

Using a data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 342 fb(-1) collected with the BABAR detector at the SLAC PEP-II electron-positron storage ring operating at a center-of-mass energy near 10.58 GeV, we measure B(tau(-)--> pi(-)pi(-)pi+nu(tau)(ex.K(S0))=(8.83+/-0.01+/-0.13)%, B(tau(-) -->K(-)pi(-)pi+nu tau(ex.K(S0))=(0.273+/-0.002+/-0.009)%, B(tau(-) -->K(-)pi(-)K+nu tau)=(0.1346+/-0.0010+/-0.0036)%, and B(tau(-) -->K(-)K(-)K+nu tau)=(1.58+/-0.13+/-0.12)x10;{-5}, where the uncertainties are statistical and systematic, respectively. These include significant improvements over previous measurements and a first measurement of B(tau(-) -->K(-)K(-)K+nu tau) in which no resonance structure is assumed. We also report a first measurement of B(tau(-) -->var phi(-)nu tau)=(3.42+/-0.55+/-0.25)x10(-5), a new measurement of B(tau(-) -->var phi K(-)nu tau)=(3.39+/-0.20+/-0.28)x10(-5) and a first upper limit on B(tau(-) -->K(-)K(-)K+nu tau(ex.var phi)).     

Sulfate Reduction in a Forested Catchment as Indicated by δ(34)S Values of Sulfate in Soil Solutions and Runoff

Abstract In a forested catchment in the Fichtelgebirge mountains (NE-Bavaria, Germany) the long term SO(4) (2-) budget (average 1988-1994) indicated that about 40% of the input with throughfall (16.8 kg SO(4) (2-) S·ha(-1)·yr(-1)) was retained in the catchment. In order to identify processes acting as potential SO(4) (2-) sinks, δ(34)S values of SO(4) (2-) in soil solutions and runoff were measured between May and November 1994. δ(34)S values of the runoff and the fen were higher (5.8‰) than the δ(34)S values of the soil solution of the oxic soils in the terrestrial area (3.9‰). Because there is no lithogenic S source within the catchment, it can be assumed that SO(4) (2-) deposition is the only S source in the catchment. Thus the results were interpreted as a result of SO(4) (2-) reduction within the catchment, because the uptake of (32)S is favoured during the dissimilatory SO(4) (2-) reduction and (34)S is consequently enriched in the soil solution. To estimate the amount of SO(4) (2-) reduced isotopic fractionation factors between - 9‰ and -46‰ were considered, resulting in SO(4) (2-) reduction rates of 1.8-9.3 kg SO(4) (2)-S·ha(-1)yr(-1). It was concluded that besides dissimilatory SO(4) (2-) reduction another sink exists in the catchment (e.g. SO(4) (2-) sorption in deep soil layers).