In our research into new synthetic strategies for the preparation of actinide nitride materials for use as nuclear fuels, we are exploring the coordination chemistry of inorganic and organometallic complexes of thorium and uranium containing nitrogen-rich ligands. This work will highlight one particular class of thorium and uranium organometallic complexes containing 5-methyl-1H-tetrazole. The synthesis, electronic, and electrochemical characteristics of these complexes will be explained in the context of related actinide complexes. Additionally, the solution dynamics of the complexes will be elucidated using variable temperature experiments. Lastly, time-dependent density function theory (TD-DFT) calculations will be used to corroborate the experimental results and to gain further insight into the nature of the bonding between these actinides and the tetrazolate ligand.

Nitrogen-rich, organometallic complexes of thorium and uranium with 5-methyl-1H-tetrazole

251st National Meeting (2016)

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