Georgetown President's Medal for Distinguished Service. Heteropoly electrolytes constitute a relatively little explored major fundamental category of compounds, offering great diversity of research, from descriptive chemistry to sophisticated physical studies. In such a program, developments of noteworthy significance are certain. Professor Baker has, since the early 1950's, been recognized as a forefront leader in modern heteropoly research, contributing numerous basic conceptions which have been widely enlarged upon. The research group's orientation is primarily academic.
Heteropoly anions are large, stable in water, in non-aqueous solutions, and in ionic crystals.
Structures resemble stable discrete fragments of metal oxides. Over 60 elements, many NMR-active, can be incorporated as essential parts. The group introduced 183 W NMR as a prime tool for reactions and structures. Interactions within . . .