New magnetic material based on modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes and iron(III) derivatives

Magnetically active products of the interaction between the modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes, MWCNT-CO-L (L = 3-(NHCH₃)C₅H₄N), and compounds containing Fe^III ions, FeCl₃·6H₂O (including those with ⁵⁷Fe isotopes) and trinuclear pivalate Fe₂NiO(Piv)₆(HPiv)₃ (HPiv = HO₂CCMe₃), were obtained. The new substances were characterized by thermo-gravimetry combined with mass spectral analysis, Mössbauer spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, electron microscopy, and magnetic measurements. Based on the data of Mössbauer spectroscopy and magnetic studies, it was suggested that in the synthesized {Fe}-MWCNT-CO-L the surface of the carbon nanotubes contains nanoparticles of the polynuclear iron(III) derivatives.     

Crystal structure and the magnetic properties of tris(2-chloromethyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-5-olato-κ2O5,O4)iron(III)

The tris(2-chloromethyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-5-olato-κ²O⁵,O⁴)iron(III), [Fe(kaCl)₃], has been synthesized and characterized by the crystal structure analysis, magnetic susceptibility measurements, Mössbauer, and EPR spectroscopic methods. The X-ray single crystal analysis of [Fe(kaCl)₃] revealed a mer isomer. The magnetic susceptibility measurements indicated the paramagnetic character in the temperature range of 2 K–298 K. The EPR and Mössbauer spectroscopy confirmed the presence of an iron center in a high-spin state. Additionally, the temperature-independent Mössbauer magnetic hyperfine interactions were observed down to 77 K. These interactions may result from spin–spin relaxation due to the interionic Fe³⁺ distances of 7.386 Å.     

Mössbauer study of the thermal decomposition of some iron(III) dicarboxylates

The thermal decomposition of iron(III) succinate, Fe₂(C₄H₄O₄)₂(OH)₂ and iron(III) adipate pentahydrate, Fe₂(C₆H₈O₄)₃·5 H₂O, has been investigated at different temperatures for different time intervals in static air atmosphere using Mössbauer spectroscopy and nonisothermal techniques (DTG-DTA-TG). The reduction of iron(III) to iron(II) species has been observed at 533 K and 563 K in the case of iron(III) succinate and iron(III) adipate, respectively. At higher temperatures, α-Fe₂O₃ is formed as the final thermolysis product.     

Mössbauer and thermogravimetric study of ferrous gluconate

Ferrous gluconate Fe(C₆H₁₁O₇)₂·2H₂O was investigated by means of⁵⁷Fe (14.4 keV)-Mössbauer spectroscopy and thermogravimetry. The Mössbauer study was performed in the temperature range 80 to 423 K. It was found that Fe²⁺ occupies two distinctly different Mössbauer sites in the hydrated phase and a single site in the product of the thermal treatment. All samples were contaminated by some amount of Fe³⁺. A significant oxidation occurs during thermal treatment (about 378 K) at least for the samples exposed to the air. No Goldanskii-Karyagin effect has been detected, in contrast to the previous claim. It has to be noted that the ferrous gluconate is often used as the iron containing component of drugs used in the treatment of anaemia.     

Iron(III)5(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(4-X-phenyl)pyrazolinates and their addition complexes with N,P donor ligands: synthesis,spectral and antimicrobial investigations

Iron(III)5(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(4-X-phenyl)pyrazolinates of the type (C₁₅H₁₂N₂OX)₃Fe [where X =–H,–Cl,–CH₃,–OCH₃] have been synthesized by reaction of anhydrous FeCl₃ with the sodium salts of pyrazoline in 1 : 3 molar ratio. Their addition complexes with N and P donor ligands [2,2′-bipyridine, 1,10-phenanthroline and triphenylphosphine] were prepared in 1:1 molar ratio. These newly synthesized derivatives have been characterized using elemental analysis (C, H, N and Fe), molecular weight measurement, magnetic moment data, FAB mass, ³¹P NMR and Mössbauer spectral data. The complexes have been examined for crystalline/amorphous nature through XRD; all complexes are amorphous. Octahedral geometry around iron(III) confirms the presence of three bidentate pyrazoline ligands in iron(III)5(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(4-X-phenyl)pyrazolinates. In addition complexes pyrazoline is monodentate. The bidentate and monodentate behavior of pyrazoline ligands was confirmed by IR spectral data. All the complexes were tested for their in-vitro antimicrobial activity. The metal complexes and their adducts exhibit better antibacterial and antifungal activity than the pyrazolines.     

Mössbauer effect studies on alkali tris(maleato) ferrates(III)

Mössbauer spectra of alkali tris(maleato) ferrates(III), i.e., M₃[Fe(C₂H₂C₂O₄)₃]·nH₂O [M=Li, Na, K, Cs] at 300 K display a doublet. The Mössbauer parameters indicate these complexes to be high spin with octahedral symmetry. The isomer shift shows a decreasing trend with the increase in electronegativity/polarizing power of the substituent cation (Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Cs⁺). A linear correlation between isomer shift values and the (Fe?O) stretching frequencies has also been observed.     

Mononuclear iron(III)macrocyclic complexes derived from 4-methyl-2,6-di(formyl/benzoyl)phenol and diamines: synthesis,spectral speciation and electrochemical behaviour

Two series of macrocyclic iron(III) complexes of stoichiometry [Fe(L)Cl₂]Cl (1, 2) have been synthesised and characterised. Compounds belonging to series 1 are derived from 4-methyl-2,6-diformylphenol and diamines (H₂L), and those of 2 from 4-methyl-2,6-dibenzoylphenol and diamines. All the brown complexes have been characterised by physicochemical techniques. The mass, infrared, electronic, ESR and Mössbauer spectroscopies, magnetic susceptibility data, molar conductance, X-ray diffraction and cyclic voltammetric studies provide unambiguous evidence that 1 and 2 are high-spin iron(III) complexes in which the metal has an octahedral geometry. The Mössbauer data are consistent with high-spin iron(III) and substantial covalency in the Fe(III)–ligand bonds. Cyclic voltammetric studies in DMSO of the mononuclear iron(III) complexes show that they undergo quasi-reversible reduction with E_1/2 approximately −0.74 V versus SCE.     

Complexation of the Fe(III) and Fe(II) sulphates with diphenyl-4-amine barium sulphonate (DAS) Synthesis,thermogravimetric and spectroscopic studies

Reactions in aqueous-alcoholic solution between diphenyl-4-amine barium sulphonate (Ba-DAS—anionic surfactant) and the hydrated sulphates of Fe(III) and Fe(II) ions and their use to ovtain iron oxides are described here. The formation of Fe(II) complexes was reached by using an excess of Ba-DAS, in absence of light under inert atmosphere. The complexes achieved Fe₂[(C₁₂H₁₀NO₃S)₄]·9H₂O and Fe₃[(C₁₂H₁₀NO₃S)₆]·12H₂O were characterized by TG/DTG and IR, UV-VIS and ⁵⁷Fe-Mössbauer analyses.     

Crystal structure and magnetic properties of tris(2-hydroxymethyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran- 5-olato-κ2O5,O4)iron(III)

Tris(2-hydroxymethyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-5-olato-κ²O⁵,O⁴)iron(III) [Fe(ka)₃], has been characterised by magnetic susceptibility measurements Mössbauer and EPR spectroscopy. The crystal structure of [Fe(ka)₃] has been determined by powder X-ray diffraction analysis. Magnetic susceptibility and EPR measurements indicated a paramagnetic high-spin iron centre. Mössbauer spectra revealed the presence of magnetic hyperfine interactions that are temperature-independent down to 4.2?K. The interionic Fe³⁺ distance of 7.31?Å suggests spin-spin relaxation as the origin of these interactions.     

Iron benzene reactions: A matrix isolation Mössbauer investigation

The products of the cocondensation of iron atoms with benzene, at both 7 and 77 K, have been investigated by Mössbauer spectroscopy. On the basis of a benzene concentration study, it is concluded that iron forms two mononuclear bis-benzene complexes. By comparison of the Mössbauer parameters of these complexes to known systems, the two products are assigned to the 20 electron complex Fe(η⁶-C₆H₆)₂ and the 18 electron complex Fe(η⁶-C₆H₆)(η⁴-C₆H₆). An Fe(C₆H₆) product is also formed at low benzene concentrations.     

Controlled Incorporation of Nitrides into W‐Fe‐S Clusters

Incorporation of monatomic 2p ligands into the core of iron–sulfur clusters has been researched since the discovery of interstitial carbide in the FeMo cofactor of Mo‐dependent nitrogenase, but has proven to be a synthetic challenge. Herein, two distinct synthetic pathways are rationalized to install nitride ligands into targeted positions of W‐Fe‐S clusters, generating unprecedented nitride‐ligated iron–sulfur clusters, namely [(Tp*)₂W₂Fe₆(μ₄‐N)₂S₆L₄]^2? (Tp*=tris(3,5‐dimethyl‐1‐pyrazolyl)hydroborate(1?), L=Cl^? or Br^?). ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer study discloses metal oxidation states of W^IV₂Fe^II₄Fe^III₂ with localized electron distribution, which is analogous to the mid‐valent iron centres of FeMo cofactor at resting state. Good agreement of Mössbauer data with the empirical linear relationship for Fe–S clusters indicates similar ligand behaviour of nitride and sulfide in such clusters, providing useful reference for reduced nitrogen in a nitrogenase‐like environment.     

Korrelation zwischen Mössbauer-Isomerieverschiebungen und ESCA-Bindungsenergien

Correlation between Mössbauer Isomer Shifts and ESCA Binding Energies The correlation between core-electron binding energies and Mössbauer isomer shifts is investigated and discussed for low-spin pentacyanoferrates(II), high-spin iron(III) compounds and high-spin iron(II) halides. The Fe2p_3/2 binding energies of the investigated pentacyano ferrates(II) increase with decreasing isomer shifts as a consequence of the increasing π acid strengths of the sixth ligands. In contrast, the electron binding energies in high spin iron(III) compounds and iron(II) halides increase with increasing isomer shifts. This correlation is caused by the σ donor properties and the electronegativity of the ligands.     

Mössbauer Spectroscopic Investigation of FeII and FeIII 3,4,5‐Trihydroxybenzoates (Gallates) – Proposed Model Compounds for Iron‐Gall Inks

Iron gallates with iron in the oxidation states Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ were prepared and studied by Mössbauer spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and IR spectroscopy. Fe^III 3,4,5‐trihydroxybenzoate (gallate) Fe(C₇O₅H₄) · 2H₂O, whose structure was first determined by Wunderlich, was obtained by the reaction of gallic acid and metallic iron or by oxidation of the Fe^II gallate, which was obtained by the reaction of ferrous sulfate with 3,4,5‐trihydroxybezoic acid (gallic acid) under anoxic conditions. Trials to reproduce the hydrothermal preparation method of Feller and Cheetham show that the result depends crucially on the free gas volume in the reaction vessel. If there is no free volume one obtains the same Fe^III gallate as in the other preparation methods. With a large free volume another compound was found to form whose composition and structure could not be determined. It could be specified only by Mössbauer spectroscopy. Fe^III gallate, the Fe^II gallate, and the new phase show magnetic ordering at liquid helium temperature.     

Determination of the electric field gradient tensor in sodium nitroprusside using a polarized Mössbauer source

The orientation of the electric field gradient tensor at the iron nucleus in a single crystal of Na₂[Fe(CN)₅(NO)]·2H₂O has been determined using a polarized Mössbauer source of ⁵⁷Co in iron metal.     

Radiation durability of aluminophosphate glass prepared for the stable storage of high-level nuclear wastes

⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectra of 30CaO·15Al₂O₃·5Fe₂O₃·25PbO·25P₂O₅ glass consist of two quadrupole doublets due to distorted Fe(III)O₆ and Fe(II)O₆ octahedra. Mössbauer spectra of the aluminophosphate glass irradiated with⁶⁰Co γ-rays (≈5·10⁴Gy) were essentially the same as those of non-irradiated glass. Mössbauer spectra of γ-ray irradiated aluminophosphate glass, containing 10 stable isotopes (Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ba, La, Ce, Pr, and Nd) as the simulated nuclear waste, were also the same as those of non-irradiated glass. These results indicate that the aluminophosphate glass containing iron and lead has high radiation-durability, in addition to high heat resistivity and high water resistivity.     

Iron(II) Complexes of Chiral Tridentate Nitrogen Donors and their Application in Catalytic Hydrosilylation Reactions

Enantiomerically pure, C₂-symmetric 2,6-bis(pyrazol-3-yl) pyridine ligands were obtained by treatment of diethyl-2,6-pyridinedicarbonate with (1R,4R)-(+)-camphor in the presence of NaH followed by ring closure with hydrazine. After twofold N-alkylation at the pyrazole rings, the addition of iron(II) chloride led to the according pentacoordinate dichloridoiron(II) complexes. All intermediates of the ligand synthesis, the ligands bearing NCH₃ and NCH₂C₆H₅ groups and the derived iron(II) complexes were structurally characterized by means of X-ray structure analysis. In-situ reaction with iron(II) carboxylates resulted in the formation of iron(II) carboxylate complexes, which turned out to be highly active in the hydrosilylation of acetophenone. However, even at room temperature, the enantiomeric excess of the product 1-phenylethanol is poor. ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy gave an insight into the species formed during catalysis.     

Combined use of X-ray photoelectron and Mössbauer spectroscopic techniques in the analytical characterization of iron oxidation state in amphibole asbestos

Asbestos fibers are an important cause of serious health problems and respiratory diseases. The presence, structural coordination, and oxidation state of iron at the fiber surface are potentially important for the biological effects of asbestos because iron can catalyze the Haber–Weiss reaction, generating the reactive oxygen species ?OH. Literature results indicate that the surface concentration of Fe(III) may play an important role in fiber-related radical formation. Amphibole asbestos were analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Mössbauer spectroscopy, with the aim of determining the surface vs. bulk Fe(III)/Fe_tot ratios. A standard reference asbestos (Union Internationale Contre le Cancer crocidolite from South Africa) and three fibrous tremolite samples (from Italy and USA) were investigated. In addition to the Mössbauer spectroscopy study of bulk Fe(III)/Fe_tot ratios, much work was dedicated to the interpretation of the XPS Fe2p signal and to the quantification of surface Fe(III)/Fe_tot ratios. Results confirmed the importance of surface properties because this showed that fiber surfaces are always more oxidized than the bulk and that Fe(III) is present as oxide and oxyhydroxide species. Notably, the highest difference of surface/bulk Fe oxidation was found for San Mango tremolite—the sample that in preliminary cytotoxicity tests (MTT assay) had revealed a cell mortality delayed with respect to the other samples.     

Solvothermal Synthesis and Characterization of the New Iron Thioantimonates(III) [Fe(C6H18N4)]FeSbS4 and [Fe(C4H13N3)2]Fe2Sb4S10 Containing FeII and FeIII and Protein‐Analogous [2FeIII‐2S]2+ Clusters

The two new compounds [Fe(tren)]FeSbS₄ ( 1 ) (tren = tris(2‐aminoethyl)amine) and [Fe(dien)₂]Fe₂Sb₄S₁₀ ( 2 ) (dien = diethylendiamine) were prepared under solvothermal conditions and represent the first thioantimonates(III) with iron cations integrated into the anionic network. In both compounds Fe³⁺ is part of a [2Fe^III‐2S] cluster which is often found in ferredoxines. In addition, Fe²⁺ ions are present which are surrounded by the organic ligands. In ( 1 ) the Fe²⁺ ion is also part of the thioantimonate(III) network whereas in ( 2 ) the Fe²⁺ ion is isolated. In both compounds the primary SbS₃ units are interconnected into one‐dimensional chains. The mixed‐valent character of [Fe(tren)]FeSbS₄ was unambiguously determined with Mössbauer spectroscopy. Both compounds exhibit paramagnetic behaviour and for ( 1 ) a deviation from linearity is observed due to a strong zero‐field splitting. Both compounds decompose in one single step.     

Preparation,Characterization, and Reactions of Dinuclear Tris(2,2,2-trichloroethoxy) Iron(III), Fe(OCH2CCl3)3

The preparation, electrical conductivity, magnetic moments, infrared, reflectance, and ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectra of tris(2,2,2-trichloroethoxy) iron(III) and its adducts with some oxygen and nitrogen donor ligands are reported. Cryoscopic data of the parent compound and its complex with ethylacetate suggest these compounds to be dimeric in nitrobenzene and benzene respectively. All the compounds are covalent with Fe^III having distorted octahedral arrangement which is achieved through alkoxy bridging. The magnetic moments are lesser than those required for the spin only value indicating antiferromagnetic interactions in Fe^III atoms. The Mössbauer spectra are explained in terms of two Fe^III high spin sites corresponding to trans- and cis-positions in the structure.     

Immediate Formation/Precipitation of Icosahedrally Structured Iron–Molybdenum Mixed Oxides from Solutions Upon Mixing Simple Iron(III) and Molybdate Salts

The present investigation refers to nanostructured mixed metal oxides—more specifically to iron–molybdenum oxides most simply obtained by addition of iron(III) chloride to an aqueous solution of sodium molybdate acidified with acetic acid. The immediately obtained yellow non-crystalline solid consists of highly symmetrical icosahedral {Mo₇₂Fe₃₀} motifs which is proven by IR, Raman, ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer and XP spectra. This remarkable result is obtained in spite of the immediate precipitation of the mentioned compound and even from an inhomogeneous mixture of the educts. This again proves the high formation tendency of spherical clusters. The procedure offers in principle the option to encapsulate species present in solution.