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Title: Experimental determination of the /sup 27/Al NMR quadrupole coupling constant of the hexaaquoaluminum ion in aqueous perchloric acid and mixed acetone-aqueous perchloric acid solution

Journal Article · · Inorg. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic00290a033· OSTI ID:5762185

The /sup 27/Al NMR line width and the spin-spin relaxation rate of the hexaaquoaluminum ion in aqueous perchloric acid and mixed acetone/aqueous perchloric acid solutions are summarized. The noted increase in the line width of the Al(H/sub 2/O)/sub 6//sup 3+/ resonance with the addition of acetone is interpreted as being due to a decrease in the molecular tumbling rate of the Al(H/sub 2/O)/sub 6//sup 3+/ ion in a more viscous solvent medium. The estimated and calculated values of the quadrupole coupling constant for Al(H/sub 2/O)/sub 6//sup 3+/ have been confirmed by experimental values reported herein. Data in mixed acetone/water solvent mixtures indicate that the integrity of Al(H/sub 2/O)/sub 6//sup 3+/ is preserved and acetone does not compete effectively with H/sub 2/O for coordination sites on the Al/sup 3+/(aq) cation.

Research Organization:
Duke Univ., Durham, NC (USA)
OSTI ID:
5762185
Journal Information:
Inorg. Chem.; (United States), Vol. 27:17
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English