| Absorption bands (cm-1) and their peak assignments |
| (Nickel 12 hydroxyl oleate) |
| 1710 |
-C=O stretching |
| 2853 |
-C-H out of plane bend |
| 2922 |
-C-H stretching |
| 1432 |
-C=C stretching |
| 1377 |
-CH3 symmetric deformation |
| 3350 |
-OH slightly broad peak |
|
1592 |
Asymmetric vibration oleate containing carboxyl group coordinated to the metal |
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