Abstract

Neutron diffraction measurements at 0·7 Å are reported for coexisting liquid deuterium bromide at -40°C. The results show that the deuterium bromide molecule in the liquid is little distorted as compared with the free molecule. The presence of a peak in the intermolecular pair distribution function at 3·1 Å is thought to be evidence of the formation of weak, rather long, intermolecular hydrogen bonds. As expected, both these effects are much weaker than for deuterium chloride reported in an earlier paper [2] and liquid deuterium bromide is therefore a simpler polar liquid.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.