Abstract

Aqueous solutions of the ternary system Ni(ii)-EDTA-CN- are investigated with X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) as a function of cyanide concentration with an enhanced laboratory von Hámos X-ray spectrometer. The near-edge structure of the spectra identifies unambiguously the formation of the pentacyanidonickel(ii) complex at excess CN- concentrations. An analysis of the extended energy range of the XAS spectra reveals the molecular structure of the distinct molecular components present and provides a detailed description of the barely detectable mixed ligand [NiEDTA(CN)]3- complex. This thorough Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) study demonstrates the potential of the emerging laboratory XAS spectrometers to become routine probes in various areas of chemistry, materials science, physics and related disciplines.

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