Systematics and the Properties of the Lanthanides

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. Systematics

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Early Attempts on the Systematics of the Lanthanoids

      • Wilhelm Klemm

      Pages 3-16

   3. Systematics of the Properties of the Lanthanides

      • Leo Brewer

      Pages 17-69

   4. Inclined W Systematics of the Lanthanides

      • Shyama P. Sinha

      Pages 71-122

3. Structures

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 123-123

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   2. Inorganic Complexes of the Rare Earths

      • Lauri Niinistö

      Pages 125-152

   3. Structural Chemistry of the Lanthanides

      • Gus J. Palenik

      Pages 153-210

4. Electronic and Magnetic Properties

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 211-211

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   2. Electronic Structure and Cohesion in the Rare Earth Metals

      • Hans L. Skriver

      Pages 213-254

   3. Magnetic Properties of Lanthanide Compounds

      • J. Rossat-Mignod

      Pages 255-310

5. Spectroscopic Properties

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 311-311

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   2. Optical Spectroscopy of Lanthanides in Crystalline Matrix

      • S. Hüfner

      Pages 313-388

   3. Spectroscopic Properties of the f-Elements in Compounds and Solutions

      • W. T. Carnall, J. V. Beitz, H. Crosswhite, K. Rajnak, J. B. Mann

      Pages 389-450

   4. Fluorescence Spectra and Lifetimes of the Lanthanide Aquo Ions and their Complexes

      • Shyama P. Sinha

      Pages 451-500

   5. The Use of Lanthanide Ions as NMR Structural Probes

      • J. R. Ascenso, A. V. Xavier

      Pages 501-540

6. Lanthanide Geochemistry

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 541-541

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   2. The Lanthanides as Geochemical Tracers of Igneous Processes: An Introduction

      • Jean-Clair Duchesne

      Pages 543-560

   3. Lanthanoids as a Geochemical Probe and Problems in Lanthanoid Geochemistry Distribution and Behaviour of Lanthanoids in Non-Magmatic-Phases

      • Peter Möller

      Pages 561-616

   4. Summary and Future Trends in Lanthanides

      • L. Brewer

      Pages 617-623

Science is not a mere collection of facts. It is the correlation of facts, the interpretative synthesis of the available knowledge and its application that excite the imagination of a scientist. Even in these days of modern technology, the need for quick and accurate dissemination of new information and current concepts still exists. Conferences and Symposia offer one direct method of communication. The Summer Schools are another approach. The success of a Summer School is mainly due to that human factor and under­ standing that goes with it and allows for extensive and often time-unrestricted discussions. During the course of the past 20 years, one of the most in­ tensively studied groups of elements in the Periodic Table is the Lanthanides. In this period, we have increased our knowledge on these once exotic elements, which were once considered to be a part of a lean and hungry industry, many-fold due to the involve­ ment of scientists from various disciplines. The purpose of our Summer School was to bring a group of ex­ perts and participants together for the exchange of ideas and in­ formation in an informal setting and to promote interdisciplinary interactions. Out of many conceivable topics, we selected the following five as the main basis to broaden our knowledge and understanding I) Systematics 2) Structure 3) Electronic and Magnetic Proper­ ties 4) Spectroscopic Properties and 5) Lanthanide Geochemistry.

• German
• chemistry
• crystal
• distribution
• geochemistry
• lanthanum
• metals
• rare earth metal
• spectroscopy

• Hahn-Meitner-Institute, Berlin, Germany

  Shyama P. Sinha

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