Infrared emission spectrum of HNO: The ν1 band

HNO has been observed in emission from a radiofrequency discharge through a mixture of ammonia and oxygen. The ν₁ (NH stretching) band in the region 2400–3200 cm⁻¹ has been recorded with a Fourier transform spectrometer using an apodized resolution of 0.04 cm⁻¹. The analysis of the band has been extended to higher K values than in earlier work.     

Thermal decomposition and reducibility of silica-supported precursors of Cu,Fe and Cu–Fe nanoparticles

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - Poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) nanocomposites filled with nanoprecipitated calcium carbonate (NPCC) were prepared via melt blending. The hybrid...     

Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of Binuclear Mn（Ⅱ）Complexes with Alkoxide Bridge

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Infrared and infrared emission spectroscopy of nesquehonite Mg(OH)(HCO3)·2H2O-implications for the formula of nesquehonite

The mineral nesquehonite Mg(OH)(HCO(3))·2H(2)O has been analysed by a combination of infrared (IR) and infrared emission spectroscopy (IES). Both techniques show OH vibrations, both stretching and deformation modes. IES proves the OH units are stable up to 450°C. The strong IR band at 934 cm(-1) is evidence for MgOH deformation modes supporting the concept of HCO(3)(-) units in the molecular structure. Infrared bands at 1027, 1052 and 1098 cm(-1) are attributed to the symmetric stretching modes of HCO(3)(-) and CO(3)(2-) units. Infrared bands at 1419, 1439, 1511, and 1528 cm(-1) are assigned to the antisymmetric stretching modes of CO(3)(2-) and HCO(3)(-) units. IES supported by thermoanalytical results defines the thermal stability of nesquehonite. IES defines the changes in the molecular structure of nesquehonite with temperature. The results of IR and IES supports the concept that the formula of nesquehonite is better defined as Mg(OH)(HCO(3))·2H(2)O.     

Infrared and Raman study of alunite—jarosite compounds

Infrared and Raman spectra of alunite and jarosite compounds, AR₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆, where R is either Fe³⁺ or Al³⁺ and A is a monovalent cation, have been obtained between 4000 and 40 cm⁻¹. The observed number and position of the i.r. and Raman bands have been analysed under the centrosymmetric D⁵_3d space group. In addition, some relationships between the crystallochemical characteristics of these compounds and their vibrational properties are presented.     

The quantitative determination of the S0—T1 absorption in pyrene with the use of intracavity absorption spectroscopy

The spin-forbidden S₀—T₁ transition of pyrene was quantitatively investigated by applying intracavity absorption spectroscopy. The measurements were carried out in benzolic solutions. The molar decadic extinction coefficient of the 0—0 transition was determined to 6.0 × 10⁻⁴ dm³mol⁻¹ cm⁻¹. The integral absorptivity was calculated to 2.94 × 10⁻² dm³ mol⁻¹ cm⁻¹ and yielded an intrinsic phosphorescence lifetime of 55.4 s. The intracavity absorptions were measured in a cavity-dumped Rhodamine 6G dye laser. Absorbances were recorded in the range between 8 × 10⁻⁴ and 5 × 10⁻⁶.     

Infrared spectra of gaseous organics: Application to the atmosphere of Titan—II. Infrared intensities and frequencies of C4 alkanenitriles and benzene

The infrared spectra of butanenitrile (n-propyl cyanide = n-PrCN), 2-methylpropanenitrile (isopropyl cyanide = i-PrCN), cyclopropanecarbonitrile (cyclopropyl cyanide = ΔCN) and benzene, in the gas phase, have been systematically studied in the 3000-250 cm⁻¹ wavenumber region. For each of these compounds the most intense vibration bands have been determined. Their absolute intensities and the associated uncertainties have been estimated. These data were then used to derive upper limits of the mean mixing ratios of these compounds in Titan's atmosphere from a newly studied selection of IRIS i.r. spectra. The obtained upper limits are of the order of a few tenths of ppm for the studied nitriles and a few ppb for benzene.     

Fourier transform emission spectroscopy of YH and YD: observation of new A1Δ and B1Π electronic states

The emission spectra of YH and YD molecules have been investigated in the 3600-12,000 cm(-1) region using a Fourier transform spectrometer. Molecules were formed in an yttrium hollow cathode lamp operated with a continuous flow of a mixture of Ne and Ar gases, and YH and YD were observed together in the same spectra. A group of bands observed near 1 μm have been identified as 0-0 and 1-1 bands of the A(1)Δ-X(1)Σ(+) and B(1)Π-X(1)Σ(+) transitions of YH and the 0-0 bands of the same two transitions for YD. The A(1)Δ and B(1)Π states of YH are separated by only about 12 cm(-1) and are involved in strong interactions. A perturbation analysis has been performed using the PGOPHER program to fit the two interacting electronic states and spectroscopic parameters for the A(1)Δ and B(1)Π states, including the interaction matrix elements, have been obtained for the first time.     

Effect of thickness and monolayer location on thermostability of metal stearate LB films studied by FT-IR reflection—absorption spectroscopy

LB films of Cd and Ca stearates with 1, 3, 9, and 21 monolayers were fabricated on silver-coated glass slides. 9-Monolayer LB films of Cd and Ca salts of deuterated stearic acid, in which the 1st, 5th, or 9th layer was replaced by 1 monolayer of undeuterated analogues, were also prepared on the above substrates. Temperature dependences of Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) reflection—absorption (RA) spectra were examined for these LB films in the range 31–140°C. At room temperature, the hydrocarbon chains in these LB films were in a well-ordered state with a high degree of perpendicular orientation to the substrate. However, they became disordered at elevated temperatures. These order-disorder phase transition temperatures were dependent on the film thickness, to a small degree in the Cd stearate LB film (102–108°C), but to a large degree in the Ca stearate LB film (103–129°C). In the latter LB film, the effect of dehydration was inferred. The degree of disorder at high temperatures was dependent on the film thickness and the location of monolayer in the 9-monolayer LB films. This result is discussed in terms of the internal pressure within the LB film.     

Triplet—triplet absorption and polarization spectra of phenazine

Employing laser photoselection spectroscopy, the triplet—triplet (T—T) polarization spectrum over the visible portion of the spectrum of phenazine was recorded. The strong T—T absorption band located in the violet portion of the spectrum is differently polarized from the flat band stretching from the blue to the red portion of the spectrum. This indicates the presence of two electronic transitions. The portion located in the violet spectral region is long-axis-polarized and presents the ³B⁻_3g ← ³B⁺_2u transition and the long-wavelength portion to the short-axis-polarized ³A⁻_1g ← ³B⁺_2u transition.     

Characterization of TcCl4 and β-TcCl3 by X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy

Technetium tetrachloride and β-TcCl₃, synthesized from the reaction of Tc metal and Cl_2(g) in sealed tubes, were characterized by X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy. Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy measurements are in good agreement with the X-ray diffraction structures of the two compounds. For TcCl₄, the absorbing Tc atom is surrounded by Cl atoms at 2.34(2) Å and Tc atoms at 3.66(4) Å. For β-TcCl₃, the absorbing Tc atom is surrounded by Cl atoms at 2.40(2) Å and Tc atoms at 2.81(3), 3.66(4) and 5.71(6) Å. EXAFS spectroscopy indicates that the TcCl₄ and β-TcCl₃ samples obtained by sealed tube reactions are single phase. The X-ray absorption near edge structure spectra of TcCl₄ and β-TcCl₃ were recorded; the positions of the Tc K-edges of β-TcCl₃ (21,050.5 eV) and TcCl₄ (21,053.0 eV) are compared to the ones measured for α-TcCl₃ (21,051.0 eV) and TcCl₂ (21,048.8 eV). A correlation between the positions of the Tc K-edges and the oxidation state of the Tc atom in technetium binary chlorides was determined.     

Thermal decomposition of bisphenol A-based polyetherurethanes blown with pentane: Part I—Thermal and pyrolytical studies

In this work thermal decomposition of ethoxylated 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (BPA) and oxyalkylenated 2,6-toluyldiamine (TDA)-based rigid polyurethane (PU) foam, blown with pentane, is described. Thermogravimetry coupled with mass spectrometry (TG–MS) and thermogravimetry coupled with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (TG–FTIR) results of the evolution of volatile products during the degradation and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry analysis of condensed products of PU foam pyrolysis (Py/GC–MS) are presented. Four temperature ranges of volatile products emission were detected under inert atmosphere—pentane used as blowing agent volatilizes in first range, the second one is dominated by dissociation reaction of urethane bonds by which first order amines, CO₂ and vinyl bonds, are formed, while complex reactions with formation of secondary amine and CO₂ occur in the third stage. Fourth stage is visible by further CO₂ evolution. Ethylene oxide and derivatives of dioxane, formed due to the presence of oxyalkylene chains, act as fuel during the burning of PU foam.     

Spectrochemistry of solutions—XVIII. Infrared spectroscopy of solutions of electrolytes in liquid ammonia: A new pressure cell and its use in the quantitative determination of thiocyanate

A cell and solution handling system is described which enables i.r. spectra to be obtained for solutions in liquid ammonia, or other condensed gases, at pressures in excess of atmospheric at ambient temperature. Its use, together with a ratio-recording spectrometer, in obtaining quantitative spectroscopic data from dilute solutions of sodium thiocyanate in liquid ammonia by computer subtractions of solution and solvent spectra is illustrated. The applicability of the procedure to high quality determinations of the concentrations of dissolved solutes is demonstrated.     

Pressure-induced phase transition of Fe2TiO4: X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer spectroscopy

X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer spectroscopy were employed to investigate structural stability of Fe₂TiO₄ under high pressure. Measurements were performed up to about 24 GPa at room temperature using diamond anvil cell. Experimental results demonstrate that Fe₂TiO₄ undergoes a series of phase transitions from cubic (Fd3?m) to tetragonal (I4₁/amd) at 8.7 GPa, and then to orthorhombic structure (Cmcm) at 16.0 GPa. The high-pressure phase (Cmcm) of Fe₂TiO₄ is kept on decompression to ambient pressure. In all polymorphs of Fe₂TiO₄, iron cations present a high-spin ferrous property without electric charge exchange with titanium cations at high pressure supported by Mössbauer evidences.     

Local structure and valence of impurity ions in oxides by TDPAC and Mössbauer emission spectroscopy

The features of time-differential perturbed angular correlation (TDPAC) in studies on local chemical structures around impurity atoms are described in comparison with those of Mössbauer emission spectroscopy with four typical examples of recent applications to metal oxide systems, namely,⁹⁹Rh⁹⁹Ru in -Fe₂O₃ and YBa₂Cu₃O_7– and¹¹⁷Cd¹¹⁷In in MO (M=Mn, Co, Ni) and BaRu_2/3Cd_1/3O₃.     

Spectra and structure of organogermanes—XXIII. Infrared and Raman spectra of methylgermyl isothiocyanate

The mid i.r. spectra (3200-500 cm⁻¹) of gaseous and solid methylgermyl isothiocyanate and two of its isotopic derivatives, CD₃GeH₂NCS and CH₃GeD₂NCS, as well as the far i.r. spectra of the solids, have been recorded. The Raman spectra of the liquid and solid phases have also been obtained, and a relatively complete vibrational assignment has been made based on the i.r. band contours, Raman depolarization values, group frequencies and isotopic shifts. A number of depolarized Raman lines are observed which indicates that the GeNC angle is either pseudolinear or the NCS group is eclipsing the methyl carbon atom. No evidence could be found in the vibrational spectra for conformers. In the spectra of the solids, most of the fundamentals were observed as doublets which indicates that there are at least two molecules per primitive cell. The results of this study are compared to the corresponding data for the germyl pseudohalides and methylgermyl halides.