Poly[bis(μ2-pyrimidine-κ2 N:N′)bis(selenocyanato-κN)zinc]
2011
New Zinc Coordination Polymer with Selenocyanate and Pyrimidine
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Boeckmann Jan, Reinert Thorben, Näther Christian
Primary Institution: Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and structure of a new coordination polymer formed from zinc, selenocyanate, and pyrimidine.
Conclusion
The synthesized compound exhibits a polymeric structure with zinc coordinated in a slightly distorted octahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound is isotypic with other transition metal coordination polymers.
- The zinc atoms are coordinated by six nitrogen atoms from four pyrimidine ligands.
- The structure features a polymeric layer extending parallel to the (100) plane.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new material using zinc and some chemicals, and they found that the zinc is surrounded by other atoms in a special shape.
Methodology
The compound was prepared by reacting zinc(II) nitrate, potassium selenocyanate, and pyrimidine in water.
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