Trisilver(I) citrate 3Ag+·C6H5O73−
2011

Structure of Trisilver(I) Citrate

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Author Information

Author(s): Andreas Fischer

Primary Institution: Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the crystal structure of trisilver(I) citrate, revealing its unique three-dimensional network and bonding characteristics.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure shows an intramolecular hydrogen bond between specific oxygen atoms.
  • The Ag–O distances in the structure vary, indicating irregular coordination.
  • Crystals suitable for structure determination were formed from a saturated solution.

Takeaway

The researchers figured out how a special silver compound is built, showing how the silver atoms are connected in a unique way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized from sodium dihydrogen citrate and silver nitrate, and its structure was analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681100239X

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