Diaquabis(propane-1,3-diamine)copper(II) bis[diamminetetrakis(thiocyanato-κN)chromate(III)] dimethyl sulfoxide octasolvate
2011
New Copper-Chromium Complex with Dimethyl Sulfoxide
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Nikitina Vitalina M., Nesterova Oksana V., Zubatyuk Roman I., Shishkin Oleg V., Rusanova Julia A.
Primary Institution: National Taras Shevchenko University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and structure of a novel Cu/Cr heterometallic ionic complex.
Conclusion
The synthesized complex exhibits a three-dimensional supramolecular network linked by hydrogen bonds and short contacts.
Supporting Evidence
- The complex consists of copper cations and chromium anions linked by hydrogen bonds.
- Short S···S contacts were observed between the NCS groups of the complex anions.
- The crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction techniques.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new type of metal complex using copper and chromium, which is held together by tiny connections called hydrogen bonds.
Methodology
The complex was synthesized by heating copper powder, chromium salt, and propane-1,3-diamine in dimethyl sulfoxide.
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