Date of Award
5-2005
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Program
Chemistry
Department
Chemistry
Major Professor
Wiley, John B.
Abstract
Early transition-metal oxyhalides, (MCl)LaNb2O7 (M = V, Cr) have been prepared by ion exchange of layered perovskite hosts, ALaNb2O7 (A = Li, Rb), with anhydrous metal halides, MCl2. These compounds contain low-valent metals (M2+) that are receptive to oxidation. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) shows oxygen uptake at low temperatures (< 500 °C) and subsequent X-ray powder diffraction indicates that the host structure is maintained upon oxidation. Also through EDAX of the starting material and products, it has been found that there is a loss of chlorine upon oxidation. Thorough characterization of oxidation products will be presented and the ramifications of this chemistry on low-temperature topotactic formation of metal-oxide layers within perovskite hosts will be discussed.
Recommended Citation
Ward, Karachie, "Oxidation Chemistry of Some Early Transition-Metal Layered Perovskites" (2005). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 143.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/143
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