Unusual Crystallization Behavior of Selenium in the Presence of Organic Molecules at Room Temperature

Amorphous Se was converted into fibrous crystals of hexagonal Se or polyhedral crystals of α-monoclinic Se when exposed to organic fluids at room temperature for several days. The growth phase was dependent upon the dielectric constant of the organic liquids. It is notable that hexagonal Se and α-mo...

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Published in:Chemistry letters 2004-02, Vol.33 (2), p.100-101
Main Authors: Ohtani, Tsukio, Takayama, Norihiro, Ikeda, Kazuaki, Araki, Masako
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Language:English
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Summary:Amorphous Se was converted into fibrous crystals of hexagonal Se or polyhedral crystals of α-monoclinic Se when exposed to organic fluids at room temperature for several days. The growth phase was dependent upon the dielectric constant of the organic liquids. It is notable that hexagonal Se and α-monoclinic Se formed under vapors of d- and l-camphor, respectively. It is proposed that the organic compounds do not act as solvents, but play a catalytic role in the reactions.
ISSN:0366-7022
1348-0715
DOI:10.1246/cl.2004.100