1,10-Phenanthrolin-1-ium nitrate–aquabis(4-hydroxybenzoato-κ2O,O′)(nitrato-κ2O,O′)(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)erbium(III)–1,10-phenanthroline–water (1/1/0.5/2)
2011
Crystal Structure of Erbium Complex with 1,10-Phenanthroline
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Shen Fwu Ming, Lush Shie Fu
Primary Institution: Yuanpei University, HsinChu, Taiwan
Conclusion
The study reports the crystal structure of a complex formed by erbium(III) with various ligands, revealing its unique coordination geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The erbium ion is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from a phen ligand and four oxygen atoms from two 4-hydroxybenzoate anions.
- The crystal structure exhibits a monocapped square antiprismatic coordination geometry.
- Extensive hydrogen bonding interactions were observed in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special crystal using erbium and some chemicals, and they found out how the atoms are arranged in it.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray crystallography.
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