catena-Poly[[[tetra­kis­(cyanido-κC)tungstate(IV)]-di-μ-cyanido-κ4 C:N-bis­[diaqua­(2,2′-bipyridyl-κ2 N,N′)manganese(II)]-di-μ-cyanido-κ4 N:C] hexa­hydrate] [Mn2W(CN)8(C10H8N2)2(H2O)4]·6H2O
2011

One-Dimensional Bimetallic Assembly of Manganese and Tungstate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ozaki Noriaki, Yamada Ryo, Nakabayashi Koji, Ohkoshi Shin-ichi

Primary Institution: University of Tokyo

Hypothesis

The study investigates the structural and magnetic properties of a one-dimensional cyano-bridged MnII–WIV bimetallic assembly.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by hydrogen bonds, and the magnetic susceptibility indicates antiferromagnetic interactions between MnII centers.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound exhibits a one-dimensional structure along the b axis.
  • The coordination geometry of the WIV atom is eight-coordinate square-antiprismatic.
  • Magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate antiferromagnetic interactions between MnII centers.

Takeaway

Scientists created a special compound made of manganese and tungsten that can be used in magnets, and they found out how it is structured and how it behaves magnetically.

Methodology

Single crystals were prepared by diffusion of aqueous solutions of manganese and tungsten compounds, followed by analysis using X-ray diffraction.

Limitations

The study does not address the long-term stability of the compound under varying environmental conditions.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811012451

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