Chloridobis(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)copper(II) tetrakis(nitrato-κ2O,O′)(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)terbate(III)
2011
New Copper and Terbium Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gao Guo-Ran, Man Hong-Xue, Xiao Zhi-Chang, Deng Yu-Heng
Primary Institution: Capital Normal University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structure of a new mixed-metal ionic adduct involving copper and terbium.
Conclusion
The title compound is a unique ten-coordinated lanthanide complex with specific ligand arrangements.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound consists of discrete cations and anions forming a three-dimensional network.
- The copper ion exhibits a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal geometry.
- The terbium ion is coordinated by one phen ligand and four nitrates.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new type of salt using copper and terbium, which has a special structure that hasn't been seen before.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from a reaction of specific metal salts and ligands in methanol, followed by crystallization.
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