(NH4)2Cd3(SO4)3(OH)2(H2O)2
2011
Structure of Diammonium Tricadmium Tris(sulfate) Dihydroxide Dihydrate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Xin Yin
Primary Institution: East China University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize a coordination compound from 1H-benzimidazole-5,6-dicarboxylate and CdSO4.8/3H2O.
Conclusion
The compound (NH4)2Cd3(SO4)3(OH)2(H2O)2 was formed unexpectedly under hydrothermal conditions and has a stable crystal structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was obtained serendipitously during an experiment.
- It is isotypic with other known compounds containing cadmium and sulfate.
- The crystal structure features two different Cd2+ ions in octahedral coordination.
- The structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonding interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists accidentally created a new compound while trying to make something else, and it has a special structure that holds together well.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a hydrothermal reaction and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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