Reactions of actinide ions with neutral molecules in the gas phase offer opportunities to probe 5f-element chemistry absent secondary perturbations present in solids and liquids. Our gas-phase studies spanning two decades and the actinides from Th to Es have focused on a variety of reactions, molecules and complexes, including elementary oxides and organometallics. Examples of seminal endeavors inspired and enabled by the extraordinary insights and expertise of Richard Haire will be presented.

Actinide chemistry in the gas phase: From thorium to einsteinium

245th National Meeting (2013)

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