X-ray and Neutron Scattering

Abstract

X-ray and neutron scattering techniques combined with empirical potential structure refinement (EPSR) modeling give us direct information on the three-dimensional structure (interatomic distance and coordination number) of ion solvation and association, metal complexes, and solvents in solutions. This chapter will give a theoretical background to X-ray and neutron scattering, EPSR modeling, instrumentation, data treatment, and applications to ion solvation and metal complexes in solution.