Structural and dynamical studies of superacids and superacidic solutions using neutron and high energy X-ray scattering

Author

Jamie John Molaison, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

8-2006

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Chemistry

Major Professor

John F. Turner

Committee Members

Richard M. Pagni, Jamie L. Adcock

Abstract

The diffusive motions of the Brønsted superacid, hydrogen fluoride, have been studied using quasielastic neutron scattering. Neutron and high energy X-ray diffraction measurements on the Lewis superacid, antimony pentafluoride, are presented along with the results of three applied data models. Finally, structural information was obtained for a 9:1 FSO₃H:NH₃ solution using neutron diffraction with isotopic substitution and nuclear magnetic resonance.

Recommended Citation

Molaison, Jamie John, "Structural and dynamical studies of superacids and superacidic solutions using neutron and high energy X-ray scattering. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2006.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/1741