Resolution of the Absorption Spectrum of Solvated Electrons.
Abstract
The absorption spectrum of solvated electrons is resolved by super-position of one or several Gaussian-shaped bound-bound (bb) bands and one bound-continyym (bc) band. A previously derived equation is applied for the bc band. Energy levels, band amplitudes, widths and contributions are given for tetrahydrofuran, ethylenediamine, hexamethyl phosphoric triamide, water (all at room temperature), ammonia (- 65C), 3-methyl pentane (77K). Resolution is tentative for ethylenediamine because of insufficient experimental data and for ammonia and water because of inadequacy of the equation for the bc band. Experimental evidence supports this equation for all solvents except ammonia and water. A theoretical limitation is indicated. The energy levels and band contributions are correlated with the nature of the solvent as characterized by the difference between the reciprocals of the optical and static dielectric constants. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0739386
Entities
People
- Paul Delahay
- Roberto Lugo
Organizations
- New York University