Poly[triaqua­tris­(μ4-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxyl­ato)dicerium(III)] [Ce2(C7H3NO4)3(H2O)3]
2011

Structure of a Metal-Organic Compound with Cerium

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Shen Fwu Ming, Lush Shie Fu

Primary Institution: Yuanpei University, HsinChu, Taiwan

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a metal-organic compound containing cerium, revealing its unique coordination geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure contains extensive hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions.
  • The compound features two cerium cations coordinated by pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate ligands.
  • The study provides detailed crystallographic information about the compound.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a special compound made of cerium and other molecules, showing how they are arranged together in a crystal.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811000286

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