Determination of molecular hydration in solution via changes in magnetic anisotropy.
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SUBMITTER: Giansiracusa MJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10088811 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr
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Determination of molecular hydration in solution <i>via</i> changes in magnetic anisotropy.
Giansiracusa Marcus J MJ Vonci Michele M Whyatt Yasmin L YL Williams Carys C Mason Kevin K Parker David D McInnes Eric J L EJL Chilton Nicholas F NF
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) 20230411 30
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