Vibrational analysis of poly(vinylidene fluoride)

A vibrational analysis has been carried out for the two crystalline forms of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVF₂). The Raman spectrum of the planar form of PVF₂ is also reported. The band assignments are made on the basis of the spectral properties including the infrared dichroism and Raman intensities. A force field is derived based on a force constant refinement procedure utilizing the frequency data for both crystal forms.     

Raman scattering in uniaxially oriented samples of planar zigzag poly(vinylidiene fluoride)

Band assignments of phase-I PVF₂ have been Revised by using additional data obtained by laser Raman spectra of oriented samples. A set of least-squares refined force constants was obtained which reproduce the experimental data to an average error in frequencies of 1.3 cm^?1. In order to determine the effect of electrical polarization on the spectra, a Gaussian distribution of the dipole axis was assumed. The calculation shows that polarizations of less than 60% will not significantly affect the Raman spectra.     

Far-infrared spectra of piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride

Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVF₂) is currently used to form piezoelectric films. The PVF₂ molecule can exist in more than one stable conformation and it has electrically polar groups making the polymer amenable to the electrification processes involved in the formation of the piezoelectric film. The two crystalline forms of PVF₂ are distinguishable by far-infrared spectroscopy. Polarized far-infrared spectra (1000-50 cm^?1) of uniaxially oriented PVF₂ show changes in the strong perpendicular dichroism in a number of absorptions before and after being made piezoelectric. The dichroism is attributed to a structural rearrangement from a staggered trans-gauche-trans-gauché conformation to a planar zig zag conformation. In the latter conformation the permanent dipoles are oriented approximately at right angles to the surfaces of the film and result in an electrically polarized film.     

Vibrational spectrum of crystalline cyclopentanone

Infrared and Raman spectra of liquid and solid cyclopentanone have been studied. Spectroscopic evidence shows that the molecule undergoes a solid state phase transition at 168°K. The crystalline form stable below this temperature is ordered and close-packed; its infrared and Raman spectra have been interpreted assuming that cyclopentanone crystallizes in the C⁵_2h or C¹₁ centrosymmetric space groups.     

Synthesis and vibrational spectroscopic characterisation of synthetic hydrozincite and smithsonite

Hydrozincite and smithsonite were synthesised by controlling the partial pressure of CO₂. Previous crystallographic studies concluded that the structure of hydrozincite was a simple one. However both Raman and infrared spectroscopy show that this conclusion is questionable. Multiple bands are observed in both the Raman and infrared spectra in the (CO₃)²⁻ antisymmetric stretching and bending regions of hydrozincite showing that the symmetry of the carbonate anion is reduced and in all probability the carbonate anions are not equivalent in the hydrozincite structure. Multiple OH stretching vibrations centred in both the Raman and infrared spectra show that the OH units in the hydrozincite structure are non-equivalent. The Raman spectrum of synthetic smithsonite is a simple spectrum characteristic of carbonate with Raman bands observed at 1408, 1092 and 730 cm⁻¹.     

Infrared and raman studies on the phase structure of barium ethyl(octyl)phosphate-water system

Barium ethyl(alkyl)phosphates, as new simple surfactants ((C₂H₅O)(RO)-PO ₂ ^– )₂Ba²⁺ with various chain length ofR, were synthesized. The infrared spectra in the CH stretching region were measured for these surfactants in the solid state and in aqueous solution, and assignments were made. In particular, the ordering and environment of octyl chains in the different phases of the barium ethyl(octyl)phosphate-water system were studied by the Fourier-transform-infrared and Raman spectra. The CH stretching bands in the infrared spectra reflected the ordering and environment of octyl chains in each phase. The Raman band connected to the PO ₂ ^– symmetric stretching mode was sensitively shifted. This was caused by the change of aggregation structures with different Ba²⁺...PO ₂ ^– interaction. The infrared band arising from the PO ₂ ^– antisymmetric stretching mode was insensitive to the phase structures. The C–C stretching region in the infrared spectra was used to discuss the ordering of each phase.     

IR,Raman, and Surface‐enhanced Raman Spectroscopic Study on Triruthenium Dipyridylamide Diruthenium Nickel Dipyridylamide Family: Metal‐metal Bonding and Structures

We report the infrared, Raman, and surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectra of triruthenium dipyridylamido complexes and of diruthenium mixed nickel metal‐string complexes. From the results of analysis on the vibrational modes, we assigned their vibrational frequencies and structures. The infrared band at 323–326 cm^?1 is assigned to the Ru₃ asymmetric stretching mode for [Ru₃(dpa)₄Cl₂]^0–2+. In these complexes we observed no Raman band corresponding to the Ru₃ symmetric stretching mode although this mode is expected to have substantial Raman intensity. There is no frequency shift in the Ru₃ asymmetric stretching modes for the complexes with varied oxidational states. No splitting in Raman spectra for the pyridyl breathing line indicates similar bonding environment for both pyridyls in dpa^– , thus a delocalized structure in the [Ru₃]^6–8+ unit is proposed. For Ru₃(dpa)₄(CN)₂ complex series, we assign the infrared band at 302 cm^?1 to the Ru₃ asymmetric stretching mode and the weak Raman line at 285 cm^?1 to the Ru₃ symmetric stretching. Coordination to the strong axial ligand CN^– weakens the Ru‐Ru bonding. For the diruthenium nickel complex [Ru₂Ni(dpa)₄Cl₂]^0–1+, the diruthenium stretching mode ν_Ru‐Ru is assigned to the intense band at 327 and 333 cm^?1 in the Raman spectra for the neutral and oxidized forms, respectively. This implies a strong Ru‐Ru metal‐metal bonding.     

Infrared and Raman spectra, conformational stability, ab initio calculations and vibrational assignment for 1,2-pentadiene (ethyl allene)

The infrared (3500-50 cm⁻¹) and Raman (3500-20 cm⁻¹) spectra of 1,2-pentadiene, H₂C=C=C(H)CH₂CH₃ (ethyl allene), have been recorded for both the gaseous and solid states. Additionally, the Raman spectrum of the liquid has been obtained with qualitative depolarization values. In the fluid phases both the cis and gauche conformers have been identified, with the gauche rotamer being the predominant form although it may not be the conformer of lowest energy. In the solid state only the cis conformer remains after repeated annealing of the crystal. The asymmetric torsion of the cis conformer is observed as a series of Q-branch transitions beginning at 103.4 cm⁻¹ and falling to lower frequency. An estimate of the potential function governing conformer interconversion is provided. A complete assignment of the normal modes for the cis conformer is given and several of the fundamentals are assigned for the gauche rotamer. Ab initio electronic structure calculations of energies, conformational geometries, vibrational frequencies, and potential energy functions have been made to complement and assist the interpretation of the infrared and Raman spectra. In particular, the transitions among torsional energy levels for both the symmetric (methyl) and asymmetric (ethyl) motions have been calculated. The results are compared to the corresponding quantities for some similar molecules.     

Resonance Raman and luminescence studies on the quasi-one dimensional crystals of [Pt(en)z][Pt(en)2Cl2](ClO4)4

Resonance Raman scattering, infrared luminescence and absorption spectra of [Pt(en)₂][Pt(en)₂Cl₂](ClO₄)₄ single crystals have been measured for polarized light at 2 K and room temperature. Contrary to the previous works on polycrystals, the incident photon energy dependence of the Raman cross section due to the symmetric ClPt^IVCl stretching mode has a resonance peak at the charge-transfer absorption edge, which is well explained with the two-band model in a one-dimensional system. Two characteristic structures observed below the absorption edge are concluded not to be related to the charge-transfer transition by measurements of the excitation spectra both of the Raman scattering and of the luminescence. The origin of this luminescence is also discussed.     

μ-Nitro-di-μ-hydroxo-bis[trinitro-kobaltat(III)]-Komplexe

4 complexes containing the anion [Co₂{NO₂(OH)₂}(NO₂)₆]^3? are described. The infrared and Raman spectra are reported and discussed.     

Spectres de vibration et structure d'un cristal d'amidogallate de sodium

Raman spectra (4000-150 cm^?1) of a single crystal of NaGa(NH₂)₄ and infrared spectra (4000-200 cm^?1 ) of a polycrystalline sample have been studied at different temperatures. An assignment of the bands is given. The spectra are discussed assuming S₄ and T_d point group symmetry of the Ga(NH₂)^?₄ ion at low temperature and at room temperature respectively. Metal-ligand and N-H stretching frequencies are compared to those of some other amido metalates.     

The structure of the mineral leogangite Cu10(OH)6(SO4)(AsO4)4·8H2O--implications for arsenic accumulation and removal

The objective of this research is to determine the molecular structure of the mineral leogangite. The formation of the types of arsenosulphate minerals offers a mechanism for arsenate removal from soils and mine dumps. Raman and infrared spectroscopy have been used to characterise the mineral. Observed bands are assigned to the stretching and bending vibrations of (SO₄)²⁻ and (AsO₄)³⁻ units, stretching and bending vibrations of hydrogen bonded (OH)⁻ ions and Cu²⁺-(O,OH) units. The approximate range of O–H?O hydrogen bond lengths is inferred from the Raman spectra. Raman spectra of leogangite from different origins differ in that some spectra are more complex, where bands are sharp and the degenerate bands of (SO₄)²⁻ and (AsO₄)³⁻ are split and more intense. Lower wavenumbers of δ H₂O bending vibration in the spectrum may indicate the presence of weaker hydrogen bonds compared with those in different leogangite samples. The formation of leogangite offers a mechanism for the removal of arsenic from the environment.     

Low-frequency vibrations of molecular solids: XV. Globular molecule 1,2-dichloroethane

The far infrared and Raman spectra of polycrystalline 1,2-dichloroethane and 1,2-dichloroethane-d₄ for the low temperature modification have been measured from 450 to 33 cm⁻¹ at various temperatures from −100 to −182°C. Raman spectra of the high temperature crystalline modification for both samples were also investigated. The Raman data are in conflict with those previously reported. Assignments are made for the lattice vibrations in terms of the crystallographic unit cell C_2h⁵ (P_21/c) with two molecules per unit cell. The spectra of the high temperature modification are consistent with those expected for orientationally disordered crystals.     

Vibrational spectra and rotational isomerism of triallyl amine

The infrared spectra of triallyl amine in the vapour and liquid phases (as solutions in CS₂, CCl₄, CH₃Cl and CH₃CN), and in the solid state at low temperature were measured from 250 to 4000 cm⁻¹. The Raman spectrum of the liquid was recorded and qualitative depolarization measurements were made. It is shown that in the liquid and vapour phases the molecule exists as a mixture of at least two rotational isomers, while in the crystalline phase it assumes a single configuration having point-group symmetry C₃. A vibrational assignment for the observed bands in the infrared and Raman spectra is proposed on the basis of the C₃ point group symmetry for the more stable form of the molecule.     

Spectra and structure of phosphorus—boron compounds—XXVI. Infrared and Raman spectra,conformational stability and normal coordinate analysis of ethyldichlorophosphine-borane

The Raman (3500-10 cm⁻¹) and infrared (3500-50 cm⁻¹) spectra of solid ethyldichlorophosphine-borane, CH₃CH₂P(BH₃)Cl₂ and its deuterated analog, CH₃CH₂P(BD₃)Cl₂ have been recorded. Additionally, the infrared spectra of the gases and the Raman spectra of the liquids have been recorded and qualitative depolarization ratios have been obtained. Based on the fact that several distinct Raman lines disappear on going from the liquid to the solid state, it is concluded that the molecule exists as a mixture of the gauche and trans conformers, with the trans conformer being more stable in the liquid phase, and the only one present in the solid phase. From a temperature study of the Raman spectrum of the liquid, the enthalpy difference between the gauche and trans conformers was determined to be nearly zero. Based on Raman depolarization data, group frequencies, isotopic shift factors and infrared band contours, a complete vibrational assignment has been proposed for the trans conformer. The assignment is supported by a normal coordinate calculation which was carried out utilizing a modified valence force field to obtain the frequencies of the normal modes and the potential energy distribution. The BH₃ torsion has been observed at 188 cm⁻¹, while the BD₃ torsion was not observed. The methyl torsions in the spectra of the solids have been observed at 209 and 202 cm⁻¹ for the “light” and deuterated species, respectively. From the torsional data, barriers to internal rotation have been calculated. The asymmetric torsional mode has been observed for the trans conformer in the infrared spectra of the gas phase at 108 and 104 cm⁻¹ for the BH₃ and BD₃ species, respectively. These results are compared with similar quantities for some corresponding organophosphine—borane compounds.     

Infrared,Raman and NMR spectra,conformational stability,and ab initio calculations of divinylmethoxyborane

The infrared spectra (4000–50 cm⁻¹) of gaseous and solid divinylmethoxyborane, (CH₂=CH)₂BOCH₃, as well as the Raman spectra (3500–20 cm⁻¹) of the liquid and solid have been recorded. Qualitative depolarization values have been obtained from the Raman spectrum of the liquid. All normal modes, except the torsions, have been assigned based on infrared band contours, depolarization values, group frequencies, and normal coordinate calculations. From a comparison of the spectra in the fluid and solid states, it is concluded that the molecule exists predominantly in a single conformation in all physical states. Frequencies and potential energy distributions for the normal modes have been calculated with the 3–21G basis set. A comparison of these calculated frequencies to the observed spectra is consistent with the predominant form having a “planar” heavy atom skeleton with C_s, symmetry. From the variable low temperature ¹³C NMR data, a barrier to rotation about the B-O bond of 10.1 ± 0.1 kcal mol⁻¹ has been determined, which is in excellent agreement with a barrier of 8.5 kcal mol"1 obtained from ab initio calculations. Structural parameters, conformational stability, and barriers to internal rotation have been obtained from ab initio Hartree-Fock gradient calculations employing both the 3–21G and 6–31G^* basis sets. The results are compared to the corresponding data for some similar organoboranes.     

Vibrational spectrum and conformation of cyclopropyldichloroborane

The infrared (3500-40 cm^?1) and Raman spectra (3200-0 cm^?1) have been recorded for cyclopropyldichloroborane in both the gaseous and solid states. Additionally, the Raman spectrum of the liquid was recorded and qualitative depolarization values obtained. Only one conformation has been found in all three physical states and, on the basis of the polarized nature of the Raman band assigned as the BCl₂ antisymmetric stretch, this conformer has been identified as being the bisected structure with C_s molecular symmetry. A complete vibrational assignment is proposed based on Raman depolarization data, infrared gas phase band contours, and group frequencies. These results are compared with the corresponding data in other organoboranes.     

Infrared and Raman spectra of ethylene trithiocarbonate complexes of some Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) halides

Coordination compounds of ethylene trithiocarbonate (ETTC) with some Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) halides have been prepared, characterized and their infrared and Raman spectra recorded. The i.r. spectra in the range 4000-400 cm⁻¹ suggest that the organic ligand is bonded to the metal ions through its exocyclic sulphur atom, whereas the far-i.r. and Raman spectra show that the complexes of the type HgX₂(ETTC) (X = Cl, Br or I) possess a trans dimeric halogen-bridged structure. The Cd(II) and Zn(II) species are of the type MX₂(ETTC)₂ and they possess a pseudotetrahedral structure of C_2υ symmetry.     

Vibrational and rotational spectra and conformational behavior of (chloromethyl)thiirane

Infrared and Raman spectra of liquid and solid (chloromethyl)thiirane (3-chloropropylene sulfide), along with the infrared and microwave spectra of the vapor, have been recorded. The vibrational spectra are consistent with the existence of at least two conformations. Unlike the situation found for related molecules, the gauche-2 conformation of (chloromethyl)thiirane appears to be the most stable in all three phases. Variable temperature studies of the Raman spectra of the liquid allowed an enthalpy difference of 0.44 kcal mol⁻¹ between the gauche-1 and gauche-2 conformers to be calculated. The temperature dependence of certain Raman lines and the results of solution studies (infrared and Raman) suggest that a small amount of a third conformer (cis) might exist in the fluid phases. These experimental conclusions are supported by semi-empirical calculations (using the AM1 Hamiltonian) which suggest that all three conformers should be stable in the order: gauche-2 >gauche-1 >cis. In the microwave spectrum, the observed conformer has been experimentally determined to be the gauche-1 form with the rotational constants (in MHz): A = 7596.584, B = 1706.588, and C = 1476.982. The nuclear quadrupole constant η κ_aa_ has been determined to be −40.01 ± 0.38 MHz. The structure and conformations of (chloromethyl)thiirane are compared with related three-membered ring compounds.     

The vibrational spectra of maleimide and N-D maleimide

The infrared spectra of maleimide as a vapour (160°C), melt (100°C), oriented polycrystalline film, pellet and when dissolved in various solvents were recorded between 4000 and 400 cm^?1. Also certain spectra in the far infrared region 400-40 cm^?1 were obtained. Raman spectra of the crystalline solid, melt and as a saturated solution in acetonitrile were recorded and semiquantitative polarization measurements carried out. For N-D maleimide infrared and Raman spectra of the solid compound were recorded.The fundamental frequencies have been assigned in terms of C_2v, symmetry on the basis of infrared vapour contours and dichroism of the oriented film as well as on Raman polarization data. A force field was derived for maleimide, by initially transferring force constants from maleic anhydride and subsequent refinement of the force constants. The agreement between observed and calculated frequencies for the in-plane modes was satisfactory whereas certain large discrepancies remained for the out-of-plane vibrations.