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60490 - Inorganic Chem of Lanthanides

A comparative course in lanthanide-actinide inorganic chemistry with

an emphasis on relevant questions associated with energy production

and environmental contamination. The focus will be on the impact of

the f-electron configuration on properties such as valence

stabilities, redox behavior and optical and magnetic properties. The

application of modern analytical techniques to these problems will be

highlighted including synchrotron-based spectroscopies including XANES

and EXAFS as well as scattering studies such as HEXS, SAXS, and

reflectivity. The importance of complementary techniques including

laser studies will also be included.