Na3DyCl6
2011

Structure of Na3DyCl6

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Author Information

Author(s): Christian M. Schurz, Gerd Meyer, Thomas Schleid

Primary Institution: Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Universität Stuttgart

Conclusion

The study successfully describes the crystal structure of Na3DyCl6, revealing its unique monoclinic arrangement and the interactions between its components.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.
  • The compound crystallizes in a monoclinic structure.
  • The study provides detailed bond lengths and angles within the crystal.

Takeaway

The researchers figured out how the atoms in a special salt called Na3DyCl6 are arranged, showing how they connect with each other.

Methodology

Single crystals were obtained from a reaction involving sodium azide, dysprosium metal, and sodium chloride, followed by X-ray diffraction analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811014498

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