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Title: In situ laser Raman spectra of iron phthalocyanine adsorbed on copper and gold electrodes

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100241a033· OSTI ID:5581075

Raman spectra of iron phthalocyanine (FePc) and its tetrasulfonated derivative (FeTSPc) adsorbed on copper and gold electrodes have been observed in situ in 0.05 M H/sub 2/SO/sub 4/ solution. Results confirm our previous finding on the coordination of FePc to water molecules to solution. Evidence suggests that the iron phthalocyanines are probably oriented with their planes parallel to the electrode surface even in immersed electrodes. A decrease in intensity and broadening of some vibrational bands are observed on increasing cathodic polarization; these are attributed to a lifting of the degeneracy of the vibrational modes due to a change in symmetry of the adsorbed molecules brought about by polarization induced by the double-layer field. The effect of carbon on the Raman spectra is discussed. The iron phthalocyanines appear to be stable at potentials close to hydrogen evolution in the absence of oxygen. 8 figures.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL
OSTI ID:
5581075
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Vol. 87:18
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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