Infrared Spectroscopy of Li(METHYLAMINE)n(NH3)m Clusters
Abstract
Recent work in our laboratory has led to the first size-selective infrared spectra of neutral Li(NH3)n clusters. Here we report on new work extending these studies to mixed cluster species, where ammonia derivatives such as methylamine (MA) replace some of the ammonia molecules. Spectra recorded using mass-selective IR depletion spectroscopy will be reported for Li(MA)m(NH3)n, with the emphasis on n + m = 4 clusters. The impact of replacing NH3 with bulkier ligands on the solvent structure will be described. In addition the IR spectrum of the smaller cluster Li(MA)(NH3) will be reported for the first time.
- Publication:
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65th International Symposium On Molecular Spectroscopy
- Pub Date:
- June 2010
- Bibcode:
- 2010mss..confERI04B
- Keywords:
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- INFRARED/RAMAN (VIBRATIONAL)