Matthew Pasek

Phosphorus NMR of Natural Samples Matthew Pasek

The element phosphorus is ideal for NMR analysis, due to its spin and monoisotopic composition. The analysis of natural phosphorus compounds is especially important to environmental chemistry and geology since the speciation of phosphorus hugely impacts its availability. This book is one of the first of its kind that outlines--in broad strokes--the 31P NMR chemistry of natural ions. It focuses principally on solutional chemistry, or those compounds that can be dissolved in water. Discussed here are the key ranges of chemical shift, as well as multiplicity and J coupling constants that allow for the effective identification of phosphorus compounds. Topics covered include: the natural chemistry of phosphorus, fundamentals of NMR, solvents and their effects, getting good NMR spectra with P (concentration effects), chemical shifts, coupling and coupling constants, and integration of NMR spectra. Solid state NMR is covered briefly, and several example spectra are given. For any student of phosphorus, this book will be an invaluable resource. NMR is one of the best tools to use for natural P material analysis, and this book provides all the data you need to make an accurate and quick identification of key species. Good luck!