Matrix isolation of Mg₂ and Mg_n molecules in neon, argon, and nitrogen hosts

Authors

Lon B. Knight, Furman UniversityFollow
M. A. Ebener

ACS Citation

Knight, L. B.; Ebener, M. A. Matrix isolation of Mg₂ and Mg_n molecules in neon, argon, and nitrogen hosts. J. Mol. Spectrosc. 1976, 61, 412-422.

Version of Record

10.1016/0022-2852(76)90332-5

Abstract

The Mg2 and Mgn molecules have been formed and studied in neon, argon, and nitrogen matrices at approximately 4-° and 12 K. Bands observed between 2000 and 3500 Ã… have been investigated as a function of gradual changes in trapping conditions and assigned to various stages of magnesium atom polymerization. The A1Σu+ -† X1Σg+ system of Mg2 relative to the gas exhibits a pronounced red shift which increases with the polarizability of the matrix host. A band at 2653 Ã… in argon was observed which can be tentatively assigned to another Mg2 system.

Source Name

Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy

Publication Date

1-1-1976

Volume

61

Issue

3

Page(s)

327-336

Document Type

Citation

Citation Type

Article