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National Network of Mass Spectrometry
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National Network of Mass Spectrometry
Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry (FT-ICR/MS) is a technique that is especially suited for the study of the chemistry of ion/molecule systems in the gas phase. As a result of the applied magnetic and electrical fields, it is possible to trap ions for long periods of time when compared with more conventional mass spectrometry techniques, and complex sequences of processes can be accomplished: ionization, selection, acceleration, ejection, collision, reaction and detection. The different event sequences correspond to different types of experiments in which ion structures, reactant/product sequences, kinetics and thermodynamic properties can be studied. The FT-ICR/MS technique is also a powerful analytical tool, displaying very high mass resolution and mass accuracy, and as it can be coupled to a large variety of ionisation methods, it can analyse numerous types of compounds and materials.
The FT-ICR/MS equipment at Campus, an Extrel/Finnigan FT/MS 2001-DT with a 3 Tesla superconducting magnet and a Nd:YAG laser for desorption/ionisation, is unique in the country, was installed in October 1991 as a result of the “Ciência” Programme and is shared by Nuclear and Technological Campus (CTN), IST and FCUL. With support of the “Praxis XXI” Programme, a new instrument control and data acquisition station, and a module for quadrupolar axialisation were installed in early 1999.
The FT-ICR mass spectrometer is run by researchers from C2TN and it is mainly used for gas-phase lanthanide and actinide chemistry studies, and also in the characterisation of lanthanide and actinide compounds. Due to its analytical capabilities, it is also used for the characterisation of organic and organometallic compounds, namely through accurate mass measurements, as requested by research groups in national and foreign universities and laboratories.
Joaquim Marçalo
João Paulo Leal 
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The Actinide Laboratory, with a special air circulation system, is equipped with several glove-boxes for manipulation of actinides. It was formerly used for neptunium-237 chemistry studies.
It is currently used for the manipulation of small samples of platinum alloys containing protactinium, neptunium, plutonium, americium and curium, used as targets in gas-phase chemistry studies by FTICR mass spectrometry. This Laboratory also houses the ESI+nESI+APCI-QIT mass spectrometer.
Joaquim Marçalo
The Laboratory of Catalysis (LC) is engaged on fundamental and applied research in the field of f-block elements chemistry.
Research activities can be grouped in the following categories:
Synthesis and characterization of lanthanides or actinides (U, Th) binary intermetallic compounds (IC), including nano IC.
Preparation of bimetallic oxide catalysts using the intermetallic compounds as catalytic precursors, including nanobimetallic oxides.
Preparation and characterization of chloride and carbonate molten salts containing f-block elements.
Activation of methane and reactivity studies with carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide, e.g., for the synthesis of hydrocarbons or alcohols.
The LC is open to cooperation, including the exchange of senior researchers as well as graduate students.
If you are interested in doing your master, PhD or post-doctoral work in Catalysis, the LC will be pleased to receive you. Grants for researchers and students having obtained a diploma in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent diploma or foreign qualification, can be submitted to the Portuguese Foundation for science and Technology (FCT).
The f-Element Chemistry Group and the Laboratory of Catalysis will be pleased to receive your.
