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Design of spectroelectrochemical cell for in situ X-ray absorption fine structure measurements of bulk solution species

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A purpose-built spectroelectrochemical cell for in situ fluorescence XAFS (X-ray absorption fine structure) measurements of bulk solution species is described. The cell performance was demonstrated by the collection of europium L3-edge XANES (X-ray absorption near edge structure) during constant-potential electrolysis of 14.2mmEuCl3.6H2Oin1mH2SO4 aqueous electrolyte. Additionally discussed in this report are the probabilities of 2p3/2→5d electronic transitions pertaining to Euiii and Euii ions. Implications for the use of XANES in studying intermediate-valence materials, and some potential applications of the presently reported spectroelectrochemical cell are described.

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ANTONIO , M.R., SODERHOLM , L. & SONG , I. Design of spectroelectrochemical cell for in situ X-ray absorption fine structure measurements of bulk solution species. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry 27, 784–792 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1018464526864

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