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Transformation of monoclinic CfBr/sub 3/ to orthorhombic CfBr/sub 3/ by the application of pressure

Journal Article · · Inorg. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic00210a002· OSTI ID:5817064

A new synthetic route to the orthorhombic form of CfBr/sub 3/ is reported. A few micrograms of monoclinic CfBr/sub 3/ is loaded and studied in a triangular-shaped diamond anvil pressure cell similar to that reported by Merrill and Bassett. Based on analysis of the absorption spectra obtained from the CfBr/sub 3/ sample at several pressures up to 3.4 GPa, it is concluded that the structural transformation of monoclinic CfBr/sub 3/ to orthorhombic CfBr/sub 3/ takes place between 1.7 and 3.4 GPa. 10 references, 1 figure.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville
DOE Contract Number:
AS05-76ER04447
OSTI ID:
5817064
Journal Information:
Inorg. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Inorg. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 24:16; ISSN INOCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English