An extensive infrared absorption study of the compound AT(H-2)(2) in t
he range of pressure from 5 to 90 GPa, and between 30 It and room temp
erature is presented. This study has permitted the identification and
assignment of high-frequency and low frequency vibron-phonon combinati
on bands, as well as of the roto-vibrational bands. Spectra changes lo
wering temperature, with the appearance of the Q(1)(0) vibrational pea
k, are interpreted as arising from conversion of ortho-hydrogen into p
ara-hydrogen in the solid.