This award from the Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities (CRIF) Program and the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program will help the Department of Chemistry at the St. Johns University to acquire an inert atmosphere drybox system. This equipment will enhance research in a number of areas including the following: (1) the role of steric and electronic effects in the reduction elimination of alkyl hydrides from a series of Ru(II) complexes, (2) synthesis of Ru(II) hydrocarbyl hydrides, (3) synthetic and reactivity studies of high-valent Mo(VI) oxo alkyl hydrides, and (4) synthesis of new heterobimetallic compounds. The inert atmosphere drybox is a must for research which involves air- and moisture sensitive materials. The use of the drybox allows the researcher to manipulate chemical synthesis of unstable or pyrophoric materials.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Chemistry (CHE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9724458
Program Officer
Joan M. Frye
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1997-09-01
Budget End
2000-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$28,650
Indirect Cost
Name
Saint John's University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Collegeville
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
56321