Tetra­aqua­tetra­kis­(4,4′-bipyridine dioxide-κO)terbium(III) octa­cyanido­molybdate(V) [Tb(C10H8N2O2)4(H2O)4][Mo(CN)8]
2011

New Terbium and Molybdenum Complex

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Author Information

Author(s): Qian Su-Yan, Yuan Ai-Hua

Primary Institution: Jiangsu University of Science and Technology

Conclusion

The study presents a new ionic complex involving terbium and molybdenum with specific geometric configurations.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound features eight-coordinated metal centers with distinct geometries.
  • The study utilized Bruker SMART APEX CCD diffractometer for data collection.
  • The average bond distances in the compound were measured accurately.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new compound using terbium and molybdenum, which has a special shape and structure.

Methodology

Single crystals were prepared by slow diffusion of a solution containing terbium and a ligand into another solution containing molybdenum.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811020022

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