Synthesis, crystal structure and properties of μ-tetrathioantimonato-bis[(cyclam)zinc(II)] perchlorate 0.8-hydrate
2024
Synthesis and Structure of a New Zinc Thioantimonate Compound
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Christian Näther, Henning Lühmann, Wolfgang Bensch
Primary Institution: Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Universität Kiel, Germany
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a new compound, μ-tetrathioantimonato-bis[(cyclam)zinc(II)] perchlorate 0.8-hydrate, and characterized its crystal structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was characterized by various spectroscopic methods including IR and Raman spectroscopy.
- Powder X-ray diffraction confirmed the purity of the synthesized compound.
- The crystal structure revealed a three-dimensional network formed by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new material using zinc and antimony, and they figured out what it looks like by shining X-rays on it.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction of Zn(ClO4)2·6H2O with Na3SbS4·9H2O in a water/acetonitrile mixture, followed by characterization using single crystal X-ray diffraction and powder X-ray diffraction.
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