Raman study of the phase transitions in Na(H1-xDx)3(SeO3)2

The solid phases of Na(H1 - xDx)3(SeO3)2 were studied using Raman scattering. Samples with x = 0, 0.1, 0.3 and 0.75 were examined between room temperature and -185°C. Spectra were recorded over the 30 to 900 cm-1 range. The results suggest that the hydrogen atoms are disordered in phase I and ordered in phases III, III', and III''. The lack of splitting of the v4' mode of the SeO32- ion in phase II suggests that phase II is less ordered than phases III and III'. Other changes in split tings from phase to phase are consistent with changes in crystal symmetry. The results do not reflect strong changes in the strength of the hydrogen bonds with change of phase.