Reviews current research in Mossbauer spectroscopy, including instrumentation and experimental techniques, spectral analysis, catalysts and surfaces, environmental studies, medical applications and atmospheric air studies. Cites 346 references. (CS)

Reviews recent research in many areas of mass spectrometry. Over 1,300 references regarding each of 35 text topics are categorized and listed. (CS)

Organizes information regarding recent advances in infrared spectrometry. Presents a bibliography which is divided into 10 sections by subject matter. Cites 786 references. (CS)

Describes an advanced undergraduate laboratory experiment designed to give the senior chemistry student an opportunity to apply several synthetic and purification techniques as well as possibilities for the application of NMR spectroscopy. (CS)

Presents methods by which undergraduate students gain practice in ESR spectroscopy. (CS)

This experiment demonstrates the polarization properties of the transition moment, vibronic activity in an excited state, cyrogenic techniques, crystal site splitting, and the use of mixed crystals. (BB)

Presents a discussion for the principles of a Fourier Transform infrared spectrophotometer which is intended to provide chemists with a basic understanding of these principles. (HM)

Describes a laboratory experiment for secondary school chemistry students utilizing the classic reaction between the iron(III) ion and the thiocyanate ion. The experiment also works very well in other chemistry courses as an experience in spectrophotometric analysis. (PVD)

Any overhead projector easily can be converted into a simple spectrometer by placing a piece of diffraction grating over the projecting lens. A detailed description of the apparatus and suggested spectroscopy experiments are included. Demonstrations can utilize solutions of cobalt chloride, potassium permanganate, potassium dichromate, or…

Discussed is a technique used by Alfred Werner to resolve inorganic coordination compounds. The materials, procedures and analysis necessary for undergraduates to repeat this procedure are described. (CW)

In this article, background information on the photochemical properties of nucleic acids is provided and an experiment to illustrate this concept is presented. Sample preparation, procedures, and data analysis are discussed. Sample UV absorption spectra are included. (CW)

Describes an experiment for advanced-level undergraduate students for extending student experiences involving recording and interpreting infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra from reactions of organometallic compounds. Experimental procedures, analyses and structural assignments, and suggestions for extension and modification…

Describes a demonstration which allows students to witness a type of continuous spectrum and an absorption spectrum. Provides a diagram and explanation for the construction of an absorption box. (RT)

Studies the polarization effect on water by cations and anions. Describes an experiment to illustrate the polarization effect of sodium, lithium, calcium, and strontium ions on the water molecule in the hydration spheres of the ions. Analysis is performed by proton NMR. (MVL)

Develops a lab experiment for introductory instrumental analysis that requires interference studies and optimizing of conditions. Notes the analysis of the aspirin is by visible spectrophotometric assay. Gives experimental details and discussion. (MVL)