Crystal Structure of 2,4,6-Trimethylpyridinium Dihydrogen Phosphate
Author Information
Author(s): Dai Jing, Xu Jie
Primary Institution: Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
Hypothesis
The study aims to describe the crystal structure of the title compound, di-2,4,6-trimethylpyridinium dihydrogen phosphate.
Conclusion
The compound exhibits a temperature-independent dielectric constant, indicating it may not be a true ferroelectric.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure contains two H2PO4− anions and two 2,4,6-trimethylpyridinium cations.
- The dielectric constant of the compound remains stable across a range of temperatures.
- Hydrogen bonds link the ionic units into one-dimensional chains in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special type of salt and found that it doesn't change its electrical properties with temperature, which is interesting for making memory storage devices.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by dissolving 2,4,6-trimethylpyridine in a water/H3PO4 solution and allowing the solvent to evaporate, resulting in crystals suitable for X-ray analysis.
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