Bis(diethylenetriamine)cobalt(III) hexachloridoindate(III) [Co(C4H13N3)2][InCl6]
2011
Synthesis and Structure of a Cobalt-Templated Indium Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wu Qihui, Chen Shangwen, Zhang Cailing, Zhi Xia, Chen Zelin
Primary Institution: Hainan University
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a new hexachloro-indium complex templated by a cobalt metal complex, revealing its crystal structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt center in the complex shows a slightly distorted octahedral geometry.
- The indium center is coordinated by six chlorine atoms.
- The study utilized X-ray diffraction to analyze the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new material using cobalt and indium, and they looked at its structure to understand how it was built.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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