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Title: Orientational Order in Liquid Crystal Complexes Based on Lanthanides

Journal Article · · Physics of the Solid State
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  1. St. Petersburg State University (Russian Federation)

In this study, we have for the first time determined the degree of an orientational order S for a series of liquid-crystal complexes based on lanthanides (Eu{sup +3}, Gd{sup +3}, Tb{sup +3}, Dy{sup +3}) with the same ligand composition in the temperature range of existence of the nematic phase by using experimental refractometry results. We have also found an even-odd alternative S as number of protons in the ions complexing agent has consecutively increased. The obtained values of S have been compared with the corresponding degrees of order of the calamite organic liquid crystals.

OSTI ID:
22771223
Journal Information:
Physics of the Solid State, Vol. 60, Issue 4; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2018 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7834
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English