Experimental Organometallic Chemistry: A Practicum in Synthesis and Characterization

by Drs. Michael Breus and Fred Schwartz, Burt and Joe Wolff, Andrea L. Wayda

Overview

Offers the latest synthetic methodology and characterization techniques used in organometallic chemistry. Describes specialized techniques for difficult synthesis, as well as handling and sampling techniques used by leading experimentalists worldwide. Provides timely, useful information for any scientist who handles or characterizes organometallic compounds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780841214385
Publisher:	American Chemical Society
Publication date:	11/28/1987
Series:	ACS Symposium Series
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

AT&T Bell Laboratories

Texas A&M University

Table of Contents

Techniques in Organometallic Chemistry
Cannula Techniques
HPLC Analysis
Low-Temperature Chromatography Column
IR Radiation as a Heat Source
Techniques in the Handling of Highly Reduced Organometallics
Preparation and Isolation of Crystalline Samples
Recrystallization Apparatus
Apparatus for UV Photochemical Reactions
Distillation Flask for Use with a Heating Mantle
Greaseless Stillheads
Vacuum Line Techniques
Assay of Ligand-Derived Gases
Semiautomatic Gas Titration Device
Multipurpose Vacuum Line Designs
Greaseless Double Manifolds and Schlenkware
Diverse Synthesis and Purification Procedures
Facile and Inexpensive Repair of Drybox Gloves
Continuous Inert Gas Purge Glovebox
Cooling of Reactions Inside a Glovebox
Using Metal Atoms and Molecular High-Temperature Species
Heated Inlet System
Recovering Air-Sensitive Products
Versatile Sonochemical Reaction Vessels
Pressure Reactors for Reactivity Studies
Characterization of Inorganic and Organometallic Complexes
Detection of Dihydrogen Complexes
Method for Sealing and Opening NMR Tubes
Method for Acquiring IR Spectral Data
Simple Low-Temperature Solution IR Cell
Quantum Yield Determination
Spectrophotometric Cell
Handling of Reactive Compounds for X-Ray Structure Analysis
In Situ Crystal Growth
Photoelectron Spectroscopy