Local structure investigation of oxide ion and proton defects in Ge-apatites by pair distribution function analysis

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Jan 7;47(1):250-2. doi: 10.1039/c0cc00523a. Epub 2010 Jun 22.

Abstract

In this communication we provide a direct insight into the local structure and defects of oxygen excess Ge-apatites, in both dry and deuterated states, by means of pair distribution function analysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Apatites / chemistry*
  • Germanium / chemistry*
  • Ions / chemistry
  • Lanthanum / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Protons*

Substances

  • Apatites
  • Ions
  • Oxides
  • Protons
  • Germanium
  • Lanthanum