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Title: Motion of scandium ions in Sc{sub 2}C{sub 84} observed by {sub 45}Sc solution NMR

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jp960421w· OSTI ID:263137

We have used {sub 45}Sc solution NMR spectroscopy to show for the first time the internal motion of the scandium ions in two Sc{sub 2}C{sub 84} isomers. In one isomer the two scandium ions are equivalent over the temperature range 238-433 K, whereas in the second isomer there are two inequivalent scandium ions below 383 K. At 383 K coalescence occurs, and above that temperature the scandium ions become equivalent. The processes are reversible, and we believe this is the first time such phenomena have been observed. 27 refs., 4 figs.

OSTI ID:
263137
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry, Vol. 100, Issue 23; Other Information: PBD: 6 Jun 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English