Solution Chemistry of Europium(III) Aqua Ion at Micromolar Concentrations as Probed by Direct Excitation Luminescence Spectroscopy

Direct excitation europium(III) luminescence spectroscopy is used to study the speciation of aqueous europium(III) ions at micromolar concentrations and near neutral pH. The pH and concentration dependence of the europium(III) 7F0→5D0 excitation peak is consistent with the formation of both mononucl...

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Published in:Helvetica chimica acta 2009-11, Vol.92 (11), p.2330-2348
Main Authors: Andolina, Christopher M., Mathews, Ryan A., Morrow, Janet R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Direct excitation
Europium complexes
Luminescence
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Summary:Direct excitation europium(III) luminescence spectroscopy is used to study the speciation of aqueous europium(III) ions at micromolar concentrations and near neutral pH. The pH and concentration dependence of the europium(III) 7F0→5D0 excitation peak is consistent with the formation of both mononuclear and dinuclear europium(III) hydroxide complexes at pH 6.5. Luminescence intensity and lifetime quenching studies in the presence of NdIII at pH 5.0 and 6.5 support the formation of a dinuclear complex at pH 6.5. Steady state excitation and time‐resolved luminescence spectroscopy are consistent with the formation of innersphere nitrate and fluoride complexes, but outersphere perchlorate and chloride complexes at pH 6.5 and 5.0.
ISSN:0018-019X
1522-2675
DOI:10.1002/hlca.200900166