Preionization effects in photoelectron spectra: vibrational enhancement of NO+, X1Σ+

The nature of the superexcited state(s) responsible for part of the vibrational intensity distribution of the NO⁺, X¹Σ⁺, photoelectron band produced by 104.8–106.7 nm irradiation is discussed.Franck-Condon factors for preionization are calculated and a comparison with experiment is attempted with the result that preionization appears as the dominant process at these wavelengths.     

The electronic structure of N4O62+ and the bonding interaction of NO+ and NO3−

The results are reported of an MO-SCF-CNDO/2 study of the experimental and optimal geometries of the N₄O₆²⁺ion cluster. The calculations are shown to support the stable existence of the N₄O₆²⁺ complex and the suggestion of its discoverers [1] on the role of NO⁺ in the N₂O₄ solutions. The proposed interpretation of the bonding interaction explains why the shortest N β O distances are found with the NO⁺ ions which have their nitrogen atoms displaced out of the NO₃^? plane.     

The vibrational structure of NO+(X 1Σ+) from charge-exchange mass spectrometry

Charge-exchange mass spectrometry has been used to detect the first five vibrationl levels of the electronic ground-state ion NO^?(X ¹Σ^?). The absolute charge-exchange cross sections between thermal NO gas and 33 positive ions of 10 eV kinetic energy are given.     

On the shape resonances in NO− and N2−

The method used by Koike and Watanabe to describe negative molecular ion formation is generalized for multiwaves states of the extra electron. The structure of the shape resonances in NO^? and N₂^? is discussed. For the NO^?-captured electron it is found that the dπ-wave component increases with increasing resonance energy.     

Comment on the effect of internal energy on the rate of formation of NO+ by the reaction of O++N2

The effects of translational and vibrational energy on the rate of formation of NO⁺ are compared using the translational and vibrational excitation functions. The effects of simultaneous variation of translational, rotational and vibrational energy are assessed by comparing rates as a function of total reactant center of mass energy.     

Die quantitative Abtrennung des Cu2+ von Mg2+, Sr2+ und Ba2+

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Very high vibrational excitation,up to ν′ = 32, in NO+ X 1Σ+ ions by UV irradiation,evidenced by photoelectron spectroscopy

The photoelectron spectrum of NO excited by the Ne(I) 73.6 nm component exhibits a very long vibrational progression from ν′ = 0 up to ν′ = 32 for the NO⁺X¹Σ⁺ ground ionic state, with an intensity distribution showing 5 maxima. This dramatic vibrational excitation is interpreted as being due to autoionization, presumably from a ²Σ^? state in a ν = 4 vibrational level.     

Ion transport in Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, and Pb2+ beta″ aluminas

Single crystals of Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺, and Pb²⁺ beta″ alumina were prepared from sodium beta″ alumina by ion exchange. The ionic conductivities of Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, and Ba²⁺ beta″ alumina are comparable, about 3 × 10^?2 (ohm-cm)^?1 at 300°C. Surprisingly, Pb²⁺ beta″ alumina is much more conductive, 1.5 × 10^?1 (ohm-cm)^?1 at 300°C and 4.6 × 10^?3 (ohm-cm)^?1 at 40°C. Its conductivity approaches that of sodium beta″ alumina at temperatures below 25°C. The diffusion coefficient for Sr²⁺ in beta″ alumina at 600°C was estimated from radiotracer experiments. It is consistent with that expected from conductivity measurements.     

Hyperfine interactions in MgF2:Fe2+ and ZnF2:Fe2+ by Mössbauer spectroscopy

Measurement of the magnetic hyperfine interaction in paramagnetic Fe²⁺ in ZnF₂ and MgF₂ by Mössbauer spectroscopy is reported. The results, ?275 ± 3 kOe and ?270 ± 3 kOe for ZnF₂:Fe²⁺ and MgF₂:Fe²⁺ respectively are compared with a previous analysis of hyperfine interactions in the rutile fluorides.     

Die Verteilungkoeffizienten von TiO2+, Cr3+, Mn2+ und Fe3+

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Zur quantitativen Bestimmung von Zn2+, Pb2+, Al3+ und Cr3+

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Polythermal Study of the Systems M(ClO4)2-H2O (M2+ = Mg2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+)

The solubility polytherms in the systems for which the cryoscopic data are lacking were measured. The structural models of the electrolyte solutions were discussed on the basis of the solubility polytherms.__________Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Khimii, Vol. 78, No. 3, 2005, pp. 413–417.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Pestova, Myund, Khripun, Prigaro.     

Potentiometrische Bestimmung von Silber mit KJ in Gegenwart von Fe3+, Zn2+, Pb+, Cu2+ und Ni2+

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Lifetimes of N2O+(Ã2Σ+) and COS+(Ã2Π) in selected vibronic levels

Lifetimes of selected vibrational levels of the predissociated òΣ⁺ and Ã²Π electronic states of N₂O⁺ and COS⁺, re- spectively, have been measured. These values have been used in conjunction with previous data on fluorescence quantum yields to obtain predissociation rates for the various vibrational levels.     

Nature of the resonant states of NO−

The stabilization method of Taylor has been used to calculate the nature of the states of NO^? corresponding to the lowest resonances observed recently by Sanche and Schulz. It is confirmed that they consist of two Rydberg electrons in the core of the X ¹Σ⁺ ground state of the ion. The proposed assignments are the (Rsσ)²¹Σ⁺, (Rsσ)(Rpπ) ³Π, (Rsσ)(Rpσ) ³Σ⁺ states. The fourth resonance is attributed to an (Rpπ)²³Σ⁺ state. The Rydberg or of these states of the negative ion are more diffuse than the corresponding ones of the neutral molecule.     

Coincidence studies of fluorescence and dissociation processes in electronic excited states of I2+, Br2+, IBr+ and ICl+

The PIFCO technique in which mass-selected photoion—fluorescence photon coincidences are counted, was used to investigate whether I₂⁺, IBr⁺ and ICl⁺ fluoresce. Measurements were made of lifetimes and fluorescence quantum yields of electronic excited states of these ions. Emission was discovered for I₂⁺ and IBr⁺, but ICl⁺ apparently does not fluoresce. Information on the radiative properties of Br₂⁺ was obtained as a by-product of the work on IBr⁺. Fragment ion kinetic energy releases were determined and provide information on dissociative ionization processes in the halogen and interhalogen ions studied.     

Molecular structure and character of bonding of mono and divalent metal cations (Li+, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Zn2+, and Cu+) with guanosine: AIM and NBO analysis

The B3LYP/6-311++G (d,p) density functional approach was used to study the gas-phase metal affinities of Guanosine (ribonucleoside) for the Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Zn²⁺, and Cu⁺ cations. In this study we determine coordination geometries, binding strength, absolute metal ion affinities, and free energies for the most stable products. We have also compared the results for Guanosine, with our previously reported results for 2′-Deoxyguanosine. Based on the results, it is obvious that MIA is strongly dependent on the charge-to-size ratio of the cation. Guanosine interacts more strongly with Zn²⁺ than do with Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, and Cu⁺ and therefore stronger interactions lead to higher MIA. In both free molecules and their complexes, the Syn orientation of the base is stabilized by an intramolecular O5′–H···N3 hydrogen bond and the anti orientation of the base is stabilized by an intramolecular C–H···O hydrogen bond formed between the (C8-H8) and the O5′ atom of the sugar moiety. It is also interesting to mention that linear correlation between calculated MIA values and the atomic numbers (Z) of the metal ions of Li⁺, Na⁺, and K⁺ were found. Furthermore, the influences of metal cationization on the strength of the N-glycosidic bond, torsion angles, angle of pseudorotation (P), and intramolecular C–H···O and O–H···O hydrogen bonds have been studied. Natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis was performed to calculate the charge transfer and natural population analysis of the complexes. Quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) was also applied to determine the nature of interactions.     

Predissociation of the C2Σu+ state of N2+

Two mechanisms for the predissociation of the C²Σ_u⁺ state of N₂⁺ are discussed - the accidental mechanism and a direct, homogeneous process C → B²Σ_u⁺. The matrix elements for the latter channel are dominated by a contribution from the nuclear kinetic energy operator, containing a Franck-Condon integral of form 〈?|?/?R|υ′〉.     

Theoretical study of the 2Σu+ and 2Σg+ states of Li2− and Na2−

Ab initio calculations are performed to obtain potential energy curves for the X¹Σ_g⁺ state of Li₂ and Na₂ and the X²Σ_g⁺ and A²Σ_g⁺ states of their anions. The A²Σ_g⁺ M₂^? curves are found to intersect the X¹Σ_g⁺M₂ curves at low energies and are expected to play a major role in the e^? + M₂ → M^? + M process.     

The intramolecular mode in isotopically substituted NO+ β- and β″-alumina

Single crystals of ¹⁵N-substituted NO⁺ β- and β″-alumina were prepared and Raman scattering spectra of the nitrosonium intramolecular stretching mode were measured. The harmonic frequency and the cubic anharmonic force constant were calculated using these and similar data from the naturally abundant nitrosonium aluminas. Differences in the calculated values between the β and β″ system were attributed to structural differences in the conduction planes.