Aquatrinitrato[2,4,6-tris(pyridin-2-yl)-1,3,5-triazine]neodymium(III) dihydrate [Nd(NO3)3(C18H12N6)(H2O)]·2H2O
2011
Crystal Structure of a Neodymium Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zhou Jin, Lu Gan-Xiao, Zhang Yan-Guang, Wei Dan-Yi
Primary Institution: Ningbo University
Conclusion
The study reports the synthesis and crystal structure of a neodymium complex with specific geometric and bonding characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The neodymium ion is coordinated by three nitrogen atoms and several oxygen atoms.
- The structure features hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking interactions.
- The average bond lengths for Nd—O and Nd—N were measured.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special neodymium compound and looked at its structure to understand how it is built.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using neodymium nitrate and a ligand in a DMF solution, followed by crystallization in ethanol.
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