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Infrared spectral studies of various metal polyacrylates

Journal Article · · Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (USA)
A new process for the production of high surface area, high reactivity ceramic oxide powders involves the bonding of metal cations to polymeric polyacrylate chains. This process results in the formation of a gelatinous metal polyacrylate precipitate which can be easily removed from the mother liquor, and then calcined to form a high density ceramic oxide. Using FTIR spectroscopy, the nature of the structural arrangements has been studied for metal complexes in the yttrium, lanthanum, aluminum, cerium, copper, and iron polyacrylates. Interpretation of the infrared spectra indicates that two types of metal complex formation occur in these precipitates, involving bidentate or bridging interactions. The type that is observed for a particular metal ion is dependent on its metal ion size.
OSTI ID:
6668210
Journal Information:
Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (USA) Vol. 83:2; ISSN JSSCB; ISSN 0022-4596
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English