Abstract
In this study, gamma-irradiated natural diatomite minerals were investigated by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy at ambient temperature. The paramagnetic radicals produced by γ-irradiation in natural diatomite minerals at ambient temperature were attributed to ĊH3, ṖO42-, ĊO2-, organic (probably, humic or fluvic acid), ṠO2- and ṠO3- free radicals. These centers were found to be perfectly observable at below 20 mW microwave power. The g values of all the paramagnetic centers were obtained, and some of their a values were reported. The results were found to be consistent with the existing literature data and theoretical predictions for similar paramagnetic centers.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 151-154 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Molecular Structure |
| Volume | 733 |
| Issue number | 1-3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Jan 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Diatomite
- EPR
- Free radicals
- Gamma-irradiation