Low-energy synthesis of air-stable alkali metal colloids in a polymer/alkali halide matrix

  • Robert E. Benfield
  • R. Harry Cragg
  • Richard G. Jones
  • Sidney A. McIntosh
  • Anthony C. Swain
  • Andrew J. Wiseman
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Abstract

We report a method for the synthesis of sodium or potassium colloids at room temperature under nitrogen. The colloids, formed within a protective matrix of alkali metal halide and a polysilane polymer, are remarkably air-stable. The UV-visible and EPR spectroscopic characterisation of the colloids is described.

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82.70.Dd 82.80.Ch 76.30.Pk 82.35.+t 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Robert E. Benfield
    • 1
  • R. Harry Cragg
    • 1
  • Richard G. Jones
    • 1
  • Sidney A. McIntosh
    • 1
  • Anthony C. Swain
    • 1
  • Andrew J. Wiseman
    • 1
  1. 1.The Centre for Materials Research, Chemical LaboratoryUniversity of Kent at CanterburyKentUK

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