Poly[diacetonitrile[μ3-difluoro(oxalato)borato]sodium] [Na(C2BF2O4)(C2H3N)2]
2011
Sodium Difluoro(oxalato)borate Crystal Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Allen Joshua L., Boyle Paul D., Henderson Wesley A.
Primary Institution: North Carolina State University
Conclusion
The sodium difluoro(oxalato)borate compound can be synthesized and may serve as an important reagent for ionic liquid production in lithium-ion batteries.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound forms infinite two-dimensional layers in its crystal structure.
- The sodium cation is coordinated by two carbonyl oxygen atoms, two fluorine atoms, and two acetonitrile molecules.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical that could help create better batteries. This chemical can be used in a simpler way to make special liquids for batteries.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting boron trifluoride diethyl etherate with sodium oxalate, followed by extraction with acetonitrile and crystallization.
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