Goodbye to S2− in aqueous solution. Issue 16 (6th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: May, P. M.; Batka, D.; Hefter, G.; Königsberger, E.; Rowland, D.
• Is Part Of: Chemical communications. Volume 54:Issue 16(2018)
• Page Start: 1980
• Page End: 1983
• Publication Date: 2018-02-06
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c8cc00187a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-7345

Abstract

Abstract : S 2− (aq) is a widespread but deleterious artefact which needs to be eliminated by the chemical community. Abstract : New Raman spectra of Na2 S dissolved in hyper-concentrated NaOH(aq) and CsOH(aq) cast serious doubt on the widely-assumed existence of S 2− (aq). To avoid conceptual and practical problems with sulfide equilibria in numerous applications, S 2− (aq) should be expunged from the chemical literature. Thermodynamic databases involving sulfide minerals also need careful revision.