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Spin-polarized [sup 129]Xe NMR study of a polymer surface

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100110a029· OSTI ID:6234963

A method for NMR studies of low surface area materials using optically pumped xenon gas is described. The method has been used to investigate spin-polarized xenon adsorbed onto poly(acrylic acid). The temperature dependence of the xenon-surface interaction, as measured by the xenon chemical shifts extrapolated to zero pressure, is shown to be consistent with a simple model of chemical exchange between the gas and adsorbed phases. The magnitude of the surface contribution to the [sup 129]Xe chemical shift indicates a relatively strong interaction between xenon and poly(acrylic acid), possibly due to the polar carboxylic acid functional groups at the polymer surface. From the pressure dependence of the [sup 129]Xe shift, the diffusion coefficient of xenon on poly(acrylic acid) is estimated to be 3.3 [times] 10[sup [minus]5] cm[sup 2]/s. 35 refs., 10 figs., 1 tab.

DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
6234963
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 97:8; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English