catena-Poly[[bis(nitrato-κO)cobalt(II)]-bis[μ-1,4-bis(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)benzene-κ2 N:N′]] [Co(NO3)2(C18H16N2O2)2]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt(II) Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Ying, Zhang Hong-Sen, Hou Guang-Feng, Gao Jin-Sheng
Primary Institution: Heilongjiang Institute of Technology
Conclusion
The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a cobalt(II) complex with a specific ligand arrangement.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt ion is six-coordinated in an octahedral environment.
- The ligands link the cobalt ions into a linear chain.
- The study builds on previous research on flexible pyridyl-based ligands.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new cobalt compound and looked at its structure using X-ray analysis to see how the atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction.
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