Mössbauer spectroscopy and transition metal chemistry

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Two decades after Rudolf Mossbauer's discovery of recoilless nuclear gamma resonance, Mossbauer spectroscopy has emerged as a vital tool in solid-state research, utilized by chemists, physicists, biologists, geologists, and other scientists. This volume focuses specifically on the applications of Mossbauer spectroscopy to transition elements, aiming to assist both non-specialists engaged in the chemistry and physics of these elements and those actively researching systems of transition elements. The first five chapters introduce the principles of the recoilless nuclear resonance effect, hyperfine interactions between nuclei and electronic properties, measurement techniques, and the evaluation of Mossbauer spectra. Chapter 6 interprets the Mossbauer parameters of iron compounds, emphasizing the electronic structure in relation to quantum chemical methods, which is crucial for understanding chemical bonding and magnetic properties. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for those looking to explore the intersection of Mossbauer spectroscopy and transition elements, providing valuable insights for a wide range of scientific inquiries.