Macroscopic Synthesis of Metal Cluster Materials AASERT Program
Abstract
Various prospects have been investigated for potential isolation as cluster-based materials. Gas phase molecular beam experiments have investigated metal carbide and metal oxide clusters (TiC, TiO2, VC, MgO, Al2O3, etc.) as well as transition metal complexes with C60 and with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH's). New measurements including infrared resonance enhanced ionization spectroscopy with a free electron laser have been applied to these systems. A new laser vaporization flow tube reactor has been constructed which allows high densities of clusters to be produced and stabilized via ligand coating techniques. Soluble metal-containing compounds have been produced and analyzed with laser desorption mass spectrometry. However, further work will be required to achieve isolation of pure cluster materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA385461
Entities
People
- Michael A Duncan
Organizations
- University of Georgia