scholarly journals The local environment of metal sites in intracellular granules investigated by using X-ray-absorption spectroscopy

1984 ◽  
Vol 221 (3) ◽  
pp. 855-868 ◽  
Author(s):  
G N Greaves ◽  
K Simkiss ◽  
M Taylor ◽  
N Binsted
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Nearest Neighbour ◽  
Model Compounds ◽  
Edge Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Absorption ◽  
Oxygen Bond ◽  
Phosphate Deposits ◽  
Phosphate Groups

We report the use of X-ray-absorption spectroscopy (x.a.s.) to study the local atomic environment of cations in intracellular granules from the hepatopancreas of Helix aspersa. Both the calcium K-edge in these concretions and the manganese K-edge in doped specimens were measured. Electron-microprobe measurements confirm that the introduced Mn2+ is concentrated in irregular growths on the surfaces of the granules. The near-edge structure (x.a.n.e.s.) of calcium is similar to that of manganese, indicating that the oxygen-co-ordination spheres of both cations share a similar symmetry. From the extended structure (e.x.a.f.s.) the metal-oxygen bond lengths of 0.230 nm (2.30A) for Ca-O and 0.218 nm (2.18A) for Mn-O [+/- 0.004 nm (0.04A)] were determined, reference being made to a variety of model compounds. The low density of the granules (2.07 g/cm3), together with the local atomic distribution, suggest an open hydrated structure for these phosphate deposits. Detailed analysis of the distribution of nearest-neighbour oxygen atoms demonstrates that this is asymmetric and considerably broader for Ca2+ than for Mn2+. Compared with the model compounds, the Ca2+ environment in the granules is similar to that observed in Ca2P2O7. I.r. spectra indicate the presence of condensed phosphate groups in the granules, with the strong possibility these are pyrophosphate (P2O7(4-) groups.

Titanium environment in TiO2–BaO–ZnO–B2O3 glasses by x-ray absorption spectroscopy

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 793-797 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Watanabe ◽  
A. Y. Ramos ◽  
M. C. M. Alves ◽  
H. Tolentino ◽  
O. L. Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Titanium Content ◽  
Optical Performance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Absorption

The local environment of titanium in glasses of the system TiO2–BaO–ZnO–B2O3 was studied by x-ray absorption spectroscopy. In all glasses, for TiO2 content varying from 35 to 49 mol%, the titanium atoms are mainly fourfold coordinated network formers. For the glass with the highest titanium content, about 20% of the titanium enters into a sixfold environment, indicating the presence of precrystalline nuclei. These nuclei are responsible for the decrease of the optical performance of the glass above threshold titanium content, prior to any observable crystallization.

X-ray absorption spectroscopy and density functional analysis of the Fe3+ distribution profile on Al sites in a chrysoberyl crystal, BeAl2O4:Fe3+

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 385-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanokwan Kanchiang ◽  
Atipong Bootchanont ◽  
Janyaporn Witthayarat ◽  
Sittichain Pramchu ◽  
Panjawan Thanasuthipitak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Distribution Profile ◽  
Laser Applications ◽  
Edge Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Site Distribution ◽  
X Ray Absorption

Chrysoberyl is one of the most interesting minerals for laser applications, widely used for medical purposes, as it exhibits higher laser performance than other materials. Although its utilization has been vastly expanded, the location of transition metal impurities, especially the iron that is responsible for chrysoberyl's special optical properties, is not completely understood. The full understanding and control of these optical properties necessitates knowledge of the precise location of the transition metals inside the structure. Therefore, synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), a local structural probe sensitive to the different local geometries, was employed in this work to determine the site occupation of the Fe3+ cation in the chrysoberyl structure. An Fe K-edge X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) simulation was performed in combination with density functional theory calculations of Fe3+ cations located at different locations in the chrysoberyl structure. The simulated spectra were then qualitatively compared with the measured XANES features. The comparison indicates that Fe3+ is substituted on the two different Al2+ octahedral sites with the proportion 60% on the inversion site and 40% on the reflection site. The accurate site distribution of Fe3+ obtained from this work provides useful information on the doping process for improving the efficiency of chrysoberyl as a solid-state laser material.

scholarly journals Correction: Investigation of the local environment of iodate in hydroxyapatite by combination of X-ray absorption spectroscopy and DFT modeling

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (81) ◽  
pp. 43166-43166
Author(s):  
Danielle Laurencin ◽  
Delphine Vantelon ◽  
Valérie Briois ◽  
Christel Gervais ◽  
Antoine Coulon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dft Modeling ◽  
X Ray Absorption

X-ray absorption spectroscopy studies for the determination of adsorption binding modes of selenium oxoanions onto iron and manganese based nanomaterials

2012 ◽  
Vol 1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina M. Gonzalez ◽  
Jason G. Parsons ◽  
Jeffrey Hernandez ◽  
Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Binding Modes ◽  
Edge Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Spectroscopy Studies ◽  
X Ray Absorption ◽  
Binding Mechanisms ◽  
Iron And Manganese

ABSTRACTIncreasing concentrations of selenium oxoanions in the environment are placing many animals at risk for reproduction failure and deformities. The understanding of binding mechanisms of selenium oxoanions to iron and manganese based oxide minerals could lead to enhanced understanding of selenium mobility in the environment. In this study, the binding mechanisms of selenium oxoanions, selenite and selenate, to non microwave-assisted and microwave-assisted synthetic Fe3O4, Mn3O4, and MnFe2O4 nanomaterials were investigated through the use of X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy studies revealed the oxidation state of selenite and selenate remains the same after binding occurs to all nanomaterials in pH 2, 4, or 6 environments. The binding modes of selenite and selenate were determined to be bidentate binuclear through use of Extended x-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) and were independent of nanomaterials, synthetic technique, and pH.

Oxidation State of Ti Atoms and Ti-O Bond Length on Natural Sapphire Gem-Materials Probed by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy

2017 ◽  
Vol 737 ◽  
pp. 585-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natthapong Monarumit ◽  
Wiwat Wongkokua ◽  
Somruedee Satitkune
Keyword(s):  
Bond Length ◽  
Oxidation State ◽  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Germanium Detector ◽  
Blue Color ◽  
Edge Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fe Content ◽  
X Ray Absorption ◽  
Exafs Spectra

Sapphire, an inorganic gem-material in a variety of corundum, mainly consists of alpha-alumina (α-Al2O3) structure. The geological origins of sapphire are related to either basaltic or metamorphic rocks. The causes of the color on sapphire are some trace elements such as Cr, Fe, and Ti. It could be mentioned that Ti atoms have cooperated with Fe atoms for creating the blue color. In this study, X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) technique focused on the x-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) and the extended x-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) is employed to identify the oxidation state of Ti atoms and Ti-O bond length on sapphire samples. The Ti K-edge XANES and EXAFS spectra of natural sapphires were carried out using the 13-channel array germanium detector in fluorescence mode. The XANES spectra showed that the oxidation state of Ti was Ti4+ regardless of Fe content. Moreover, the Ti-O bond length on a-Al2O3 was equal to the Ti-O bond length on rutile (TiO2) analyzed from the EXAFS spectra. From these results, it could be concluded that the oxidation state of Ti atoms on natural sapphires was Ti4+ which substitutes Al3+ on the sapphire structure.

Investigation of the local environment of iodate in hydroxyapatite by combination of X-ray absorption spectroscopy and DFT modeling

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (28) ◽  
pp. 14700-14707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Laurencin ◽  
Delphine Vantelon ◽  
Valérie Briois ◽  
Christel Gervais ◽  
Antoine Coulon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dft Modeling ◽  
X Ray Absorption
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