Tris(piperazine-1,4-diium) bis[hexachloridoindate(III)] tetrahydrate (C4H12N2)3[InCl6]2·4H2O
2011
New Hybrid Compound with Piperazine and Indate
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Author Information
Author(s): Bouacida Sofiane, Belhouas Ratiba, Fantazi Boubakeur, Boudaren Chaouki, Roisnel Thierry
Primary Institution: Unité de Recherche de Chimie de l’Environnement et Moléculaire Structurale, CHEMS, Université Mentouri-Constantine
Conclusion
The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a new hybrid compound consisting of piperazinium cations and hexachloridoindate anions.
Supporting Evidence
- The asymmetric unit consists of piperazinium cations, hexachloridoindate anions, and water molecules.
- The InIII ion is six-coordinated in a quasi-regular octahedral arrangement.
- The crystal structure features a complex three-dimensional network stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new type of crystal using special chemicals, and they found out how it looks at a tiny level.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by evaporating a solution of InCl3 and piperazine in hydrochloric acid over a week.
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