Abstract
VCl3 is able to bind dinitrogen at room temperature and a N2 pressure of 1 atmosphere after reduction with Li+Np- (Np = naphthalene) or with Li + Li+Np2-. In the latter case also a direct reaction of N2 with Li + Li2+Np2- occurs, so that there are two independent nitrogen fixation reactions effective in the system VCl3 + Li + Li2+Np2-. The role of Np2- ions in this system has been investigated and a proposal for the mechanism of the reaction of Li + Li2+Np2- with N2 is made.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8-11 |
Journal | Recueil des Travaux Chimiques des Pays-Bas |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1979 |