The infrared spectrum of matrix isolated BaO2

journal article
Published by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Journal of Research of the National Bureau of Standards Section A: Physics and Chemistry

Vol. 75A (1) , 23-25
https://doi.org/10.6028/jres.075a.003

Abstract

The infrared spectra of matrix isolated BaO₂ have been observed and assigned. Ba atoms were allowed to react with an argon oxygen mixture and condensed on a liquid hydrogen cooled surface. Spectra observed using ¹⁸O₂ and ¹⁶O¹⁸O confirm this assignment.

Keywords

BARIUM
BARIUM OXIDES
HIGH TEMPERATURE
INFRARED
MATRIX ISOLATIONS