Penta­potassium μ-arsenato-bis­(hy­droxy­tetra­molybdate) dihydrate K5[Mo8O24(OH)2(AsO4)]·2H2O
2011

New Inorganic Compound K5[Mo8O24(OH)2(AsO4)]·2H2O

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Yu Hai-Hui, Kong Li, Cui Ji-Wen, Wang Hai-Tao

Primary Institution: College of Chemical Engineering, Northeast Dianli University

Hypothesis

The study aims to synthesize and characterize a new polyoxometalate compound.

Conclusion

The compound K5[Mo8O24(OH)2(AsO4)]·2H2O was successfully synthesized and characterized, revealing a complex three-dimensional network structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound features a unique anion formed by two Mo4O14(OH) units linked by arsenic.
  • The structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonding and potassium cations.
  • The synthesis was performed under controlled hydrothermal conditions.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound that has a special structure, which helps us understand how certain materials are built.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a hydrothermal method involving several chemical precursors and characterized using X-ray diffraction.

Limitations

The study primarily focuses on the synthesis and structural characterization without extensive functional analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810054176

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