Poly[[hepta-μ2-aqua-bis(μ2-pyrazine-2-carboxylato)dibarium] bis(pyrazine-2-carboxylate)] [Ba2(C5H3N2O2)2(H2O)7](C5H3N2O2)2
2011
New Barium Coordination Polymer with Pyrazine-2-Carboxylate
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Shuai Qi, Ding Ke-Lian, Hu Fan, Yu Ping
Primary Institution: Northwest A&F University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structure of a new barium coordination polymer using pyrazine-2-carboxylate as a ligand.
Conclusion
The new barium coordination polymer exhibits a unique two-dimensional structure with specific coordination geometries.
Supporting Evidence
- The coordination geometries around the barium ions are described as bicapped square-antiprismatic arrangements.
- The polymeric framework exhibits a (6,3) topology.
- Extensive hydrogen bonding is observed between the components of the structure.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new type of barium compound that has a special layered structure, which helps connect the barium atoms in a unique way.
Methodology
X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis was used to determine the structure of the coordination polymer.
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