Poly[[μ2-aqua-tetraaquadi-μ3-malonato-nickel(II)strontium(II)] dihydrate] [NiSr(C3H2O4)2(H2O)5]·2H2O
2011
Structure of a Nickel-Strontium Malonate Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Guo Ming-Lin, Liu Long, Lu Cong-Cong
Primary Institution: Tianjin Polytechnic University
Conclusion
The study reports the detailed crystal structure of a nickel-strontium malonate complex, highlighting its unique coordination geometry and hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The structure includes a distorted tricapped trigonal-prismatic coordination geometry around the strontium ion.
- The nickel ion is part of a dianionic unit that coordinates to multiple strontium ions.
- The study provides insights into the hydrogen bonding interactions within the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special compound made of nickel and strontium that has a unique shape and how its parts stick together, like building blocks.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a series of chemical reactions and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
Limitations
The difficulty in locating the water hydrogen atoms limited the description of hydrogen bonding in the structure.
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