Poly[bis­[μ2-(dimethyl­aza­nium­yl)methyl­enediphospho­nato]magnesium] [Mg(C3H10NO6P2)2]
2011

New Magnesium Complex with Unique Structure

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Hu Qiao-Sheng, Deng Xiao-Yu, Sun Yu-Hui, Du Zi-Yi

Primary Institution: Gannan Normal University

Conclusion

The study presents a new one-dimensional magnesium diphosphonate complex that forms a polymeric chain structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound adopts a one-dimensional polymeric chain structure.
  • The unique Mg2+ ion is octahedrally coordinated by O atoms from phosphonate groups.
  • The study expands on previous work with similar ligands.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new type of magnesium compound that links together in a chain, which could help us understand how these materials work.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a hydrothermal method and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811005976

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