Tetraaquabis(2,6-dihydroxybenzoato-κO1)(2,6-dihydroxybenzoato-κ2O1,O1′)gadolinium(III) dihydrate [Gd(C7H5O4)3(H2O)4]·2H2O
2011
Crystal Structure of Gadolinium Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Juangang, Zhang Jun, Chen Tiedan
Primary Institution: Huaibei Normal University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a gadolinium complex with a specific coordination environment and hydrogen-bonding network.
Supporting Evidence
- The GdIII ion shows a distorted square antiprismatic coordination.
- An extensive three-dimensional O—H⋯O hydrogen-bonding network consolidates the crystal packing.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special crystal with gadolinium and some other chemicals, and they found out how the atoms are arranged in it.
Methodology
The complex was synthesized by dissolving 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid and gadolinium nitrate in ethanol and water, respectively, followed by stirring and recrystallization.
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