The solvation structure of Pb(II) in dilute aqueous solution: an ab initio quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical

Thomas S Hofer1, Bernd M Rode

  • 1Institute of General, Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 52a, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria.

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