Hexaaqua­magnesium dibromide 5-(pyridinium-3-yl)tetra­zol-1-ide [Mg(H2O)6]Br2·2C6H5N5
2011

Crystal Structure of Hexaaquamagnesium Dibromide with Tetrazole

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Dai Jing, Chen Xin-Yuan

Primary Institution: Ordered Matter Science Research Center, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China

Conclusion

The study describes the crystal structure of a compound formed from magnesium, water, and a tetrazole derivative, revealing a three-dimensional network of hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure features a magnesium atom coordinated by six water molecules.
  • The compound forms a three-dimensional network through hydrogen bonds.
  • The study contributes to understanding the properties of tetrazole derivatives in materials science.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a special crystal made of magnesium and water mixed with a chemical called tetrazole, which helps in making electronic devices.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by dissolving magnesium bromide and a tetrazole derivative in methanol, followed by slow evaporation to obtain single crystals for X-ray diffraction analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810052992

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