Poly[dimethylammonium [aquadi-μ2-oxalato-yttriate(III)] trihydrate]
2011
Synthesis and Structure of a Yttrium(III) Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Lv Yao-Kang, Gan Li-Hua, Xu Liang, Zheng Hao-Wen, Liu Cao
Primary Institution: Tongji University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and structural properties of a novel yttrium(III) complex.
Conclusion
The yttrium(III) complex exhibits a distorted tricapped trigonal-prismatic geometry and forms a three-dimensional network structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The YIII atom is chelated by four oxalate ligands and one water molecule.
- Each oxalate ligand bridges two YIII atoms, creating a three-dimensional network.
- Various hydrogen-bonding interactions stabilize the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new compound using yttrium and oxalate, which forms a special structure that holds water and other molecules inside it.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing D-saccharic acid potassium salt, Y(NO3)3.6H2O, and N,N-dimethylformamide, followed by heating and slow evaporation.
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