Poly[μ2-chlorido-dichlorido[μ2-4′-(4-pyridyl)-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine]copper(I)copper(II)] [Cu2Cl3(C20H14N4)]
2011
Copper Coordination Polymer with Terpyridine
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zhu Chao-Ying
Primary Institution: Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
Conclusion
The study presents a new mixed-valence copper coordination polymer with distinct geometries and arrangements.
Supporting Evidence
- The coordination polymer features two types of copper atoms with different coordination geometries.
- The structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
- The material exhibits a layered arrangement due to the bridging modes of the ligands.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new material using copper and a special chemical called terpyridine, which has interesting shapes and properties.
Methodology
Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the structure of the coordination polymer.
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