1,1′-Di-n-butyl-4,4′-bipyridinium 2.375-bromido-1.625-chloridocadmate (C18H26N2)[CdBr2.375Cl1.625]
2011
Study of a New Metal-Organic Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Wei-Juan, Yue Jun-Ming, Niu Yun-Yin, Ng Seik Weng
Primary Institution: Zhengzhou University
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a new metal-organic compound with a specific bromine to chloride ratio.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound consists of non-interacting cations and tetrahedral cadmate(II) anions.
- The halogen atoms in the compound are disordered.
- The synthesis yielded a white powder with a 90% yield.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new type of salt that has both bromine and chlorine in it, and they figured out how it looks.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a method involving the reaction of 1,1'-dibutyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dibromide with cadmium dichloride.
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