Gamma ray induced decomposition of double nitrates of lanthanum and cerium with some mono and bivalent cations in solid state

Gamma ray induced decomposition of two series of double nitrates; 2M^INO₃⋯Ln(NO₃)₃⋯x H₂O (where M^I = NH⁺₄, Na⁺, K⁺, Rb⁺, Cs⁺; Ln^III = La³⁺, Ce³⁺ and x = 2 or 4) and 3M^II(NO₃)₂·2Ln^III(NO₃)₃⋯24H₂O (where M^II = Mg²⁺, Co²⁺, Zn²⁺; Ln^III = La³⁺, Ce³⁺) has been studied in solid state over a wide absorbed dose range at room temperature. G(NO⁻₂) values have been found to depend on the absorbed dose and the nature of cation in both the series of double salts. Radiation sensitivity of lanthanum double nitrates with monovalent cations at an absorbed dose of 158 kGy follows the order NH⁺₄ < Rb⁺ ≅ Cs⁺ < Na⁺ < K⁺ and those of cerium NH⁺₄ < Rb⁺ <Na⁺ <K⁺. G(NO⁻₂) values of lanthanum double nitrates with bivalent cations at an absorbed dose of 206 kGy range from 0.22 to 1.05 and follow the order Zn²⁺ < Co²⁺ < Mg²⁺ while for cerium salts are in the range 0.62–0.91 in the order Zn²⁺ ≅ Co²⁺ < Mg²⁺. In fact double nitrates of cerium with Zn²⁺ and Co²⁺ exhibit almost similar G(NO⁻₂) values over the dose range 5–640 kGy. X-ray powder diffraction patterns of the irradiated Mg-La double salt indicate the possibility of structural phase transformation at certain doses.     

CoLn dinuclear complexes (Ln = Gd,Tb, Dy,Ho and Er) as platforms for 1,5-dicyanamide-bridged tetranuclear Co2Ln2 complexes: A magneto-structural and theoretical study

Five acetate-diphenoxo triply-bridged Co^II-Ln^III complexes (Ln^III = Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er) of formula [Co(μ-L)(μ-Ac)Ln(NO₃)₂] and two diphenoxo doubly-bridged Co^II-Ln^III complexes (Ln^III = Gd, Tb) of formula [Co(H₂O)(μ-L)Ln(NO₃)₃]·S (S = H₂O or MeOH), were prepared in one pot reaction from the compartmental ligand N,N′,N′′-trimethyl-N,N′′-bis(2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-methylbenzyl)diethylene triamine (H₂L). The diphenoxo doubly-bridged Co^II-Ln^III complexes were used as platforms to obtain 1,5-dicyanamide-bridged tetranuclear Co^II-Ln^III complexes (Ln^III = Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er). All exhibit ferromagnetic interactions between the Co^II and Ln^III ions and in the case of the Gd^III complexes, the J_CoGd were estimated to be ∼+0.7 cm⁻¹. Compound 3 exhibits slow relaxation of the magnetization.     

Nitratkomplexe der Seltenerdelemente mit 2,2′-Bipyridin-N,N′-dioxid

Compounds ScL ₂(NO₃)₃·2 H₂O,LnL ₂(NO₃)₃·H₂O (Ln=Pr, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb),LnL ₂(NO₃)₃·3 H₂O (Ln=Nd, Dy, Ho, Er),LnL ₃(NO₃)₃ (Ln=Pr, Nd) andLnL ₃(NO₃)₃· ·3 H₂O (Ln=Sc, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu) were isolated. They were investigated by means of thermoanalysis, IR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and molar conductivity.

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L=2,2-Bipyridin-N,N-dioxid=bpyO₂=C₁₀H₈N₂O₂.     

Etude Experimentale et Modelisation des Equilibres Solide—Liquide du Systeme Binaire H2O—UO2(NO3)2

The binary system H₂O—UO₂(NO₃)₂ was studied by solubility measurements and constant heat flow thermal analysis. Temperature and composition of the eutectic transformation between ice and uranyl nitrate hexahydrate were accurately defined. A new hydrate with 24 molecules of water decomposes at –21°C according to the peritectoid reaction<UO₂(NO₃)₂·24H₂O> <UO₂(NO₃)₂·6H₂O> + 18<H₂O>The quasi-ideal model was applied to the solid—liquid equilibria, using the following reaction hypothesis:((UO ₂ ²⁺ )) + 2((NO ₃ ^– ))+ h((H₂O)) ((UO₂OH⁺aq)) + ((H₃O⁺aq + 2((NO ₃ ^– aq))A complete calculation of the binary system was carried out with a global ionic hydration number h equal to 9 in the aqueous solutions. It allowed to the melting enthalpies of uranyl nitrate hydrates.

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Verbindungen der Seltenerdelemente mit α-Benzoinoxim, 1. Mitt.

Zusammenfassung Substanzen der ZusammensetzungLnCl₃·3H₂ Box ^* (Ln=La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Y) und LaBr₃·3 H₂ Box wurden isoliert und durch Thermoanalyse, IR-Absorptionsspektren und Röntgenstreuung charakterisiert.

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Compounds of the rare earth elements with -benzoin oxime

Compounds of compositionLnCl₃·3 H₂ Box ^* (Ln=La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Y) and LaBr₃·3H₂ Box were isolated and characterized by thermoanalysis, IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.

     

Lanthanide complexes of the monovacant Dawson polyoxotungstate [α2-As2W17O61] with 1D chain: Synthesis, structures, and photoluminescence properties

Six new lanthanide complexes, (H₃O)[Ln₃(H₂O)₁₇(α₂-As₂W₁₇O₆₁)]·nH₂O ((1) Ln=Ce^III and n≈13; (2) Ln=Pr^III and n≈9; (3) Ln=Nd^III and n≈14; (4) Ln=Sm^III and n≈8; (5) Ln=Eu^III and n≈4; (6) Ln=Gd^III and n≈7), have been isolated by conventional solution method and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. All the complexes are isomorphic and crystallize in the triclinic space group P-1. These complexes are 1D chain-like structures constructed by lanthanide cations and monovacant Dawson-type [α₂-As₂W₁₇O₆₁]¹⁰⁻ polyoxoanions. The striking feature of the structures is that there are three kinds of coordination environments for lanthanide cations, which are responsible for the formation of polymeric structures. Photoluminescence measurements reveal that 4 and 5 exhibit orange and red fluorescent emission at room temperature, respectively.     

Synthesis,structure and magnetic properties of unsymmetrical dodecanuclear Mn–Ln clusters

Reaction of manganese acetate and lanthanide nitrates in the presence of excess of PhCOOH affords highly asymmetric dodecanuclear mixed-metal [Mn₁₀Ln₂(OH)(O)₈(PhCOOH)(PhCOO)₁₉] (Ln = Pr^III (1), Nd^III (2)) clusters. The similar reaction, but with only 2 equiv. of PhCOOH resulted in the compounds with higher nuclearity [Mn₁₁Eu₄(O)₈(OH)₈(PhCOO)₁₈(NO₃)₂(H₂O)₆]NO₃ · 4CH₃CN (3). Variable-temperature solid-state magnetic susceptibility of 1 and 2 in the temperature range 1.8–300 K were carried out, and for both complexes antiferromagnetic exchange interactions between the metal centers were observed, giving an estimated S = 17/2 ground state. AC magnetic susceptibility data have revealed out-of-phase signals, which suggest that these complexes exhibit a slow relaxation of magnetization as observed in single-molecule magnets.     

Effect of ring coordination of pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate and metatungstate to Ln ions on metatungstate structure: Synthesis, structure and optical property of four new compounds

Four novel compounds based on α-metatungstate [H₂W₁₂O₄₀]⁶⁻ (W₁₂) and Ln-organic complexes, (NH₄)₄[Ln₂(L)₂(H₂O)₉(H₂W₁₂O₄₀)]·nH₂O (Ln=Eu^III (1), Gd^III (2), Dy^III (4), n=11; Tb^III (3), n=12; L=pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate dianion) have been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by element analysis, IR spectrometry and thermogravimetric analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses reveal these compounds are isostructural with a P21/n space group. The W₁₂ cluster acting as a tridentate ligand connects three Ln³⁺ ions, in turn, each Ln2 ion links two W₁₂ clusters, as a result, a W₁₂-Ln polymeric chain is formed. Coordination of pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate ligands to the Ln³⁺ ions leads to a Ln-L polymeric chain. The two chains, W₁₂-Ln and Ln-L, share Ln2 ions, resulting in a 2-D layer. Ring coordination of pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate and W₁₂ to the Ln ions changes some bond angles of W₁₂ that leads to a slight distortion of W₁₂ and splitting of vibration band of W-Oc-W. Solid-state photoluminescence properties of compounds 1−4 have been investigated.     

Complex compounds of 2,2′-bipyridyl with some rare-earth bromides

The preparation of a series of new compoundsLnBr₃(2-bipy)₂·6H₂O (Ln=La, Pr, Nd, Eu, Gd) andLnBr₂OH(2-bipy)₂·4H₂O (Ln=Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd) is described. The IR spectra of these compounds are discussed. The thermal decomposition of compoundsLnBr₃(2-bipy)₂·6H₂O has been investigated.

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2,2-Bipyridylkomplexe einiger Seltenerdmetallbromide

Zusammenfassung Es wurden 2,2-Bipyridylkomplexe des TypsLnBr₃(2-bipy)₂·6H₂O (Ln=La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd) undLnBr₂OH(2-bipy)₂·4H₂O (Ln=Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd) dargestellt. Die IR-Spektren werden diskutiert. Die thermische Zersetzung von VerbindungenLnBr₃(2-bipy)₂·6H₂O wird untersucht.

     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of novel copper(II)-lanthanoid(III) heterobinuclear oxamido bridged complexes

Summary Seven novel -oxamido hetero-metal binuclear complexes have been prepared and characterized, namely [Cu(oxae)-Ln(NO₂-phen)₂ (ClO₄)](ClO₄)₂, where oxae denotes the N,N-bis(2-aminoethyl)oxamido dianion, NO₂-phen denotes 5-nitro-1,10-phenanthroline and Ln is Nd, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho or Er. The magnetic susceptibility of [Cu(oxae)Gd(NO₂-phen)₂(ClO₄)](ClO₄)₂ was measured over a 4–300 K temperature range and the observed data were successfully simulated by an equation based on the spin Hamiltonian operator = -2J ₁·₂, giving the exchange integral for Gd^III J _(Cu-Gd) = -1.52cm^-1. This indicated a weak antiferromagnetic interaction between the Cu^II and Cd^III ions.Visiting scholar: Qufu Normal University.Visiting scholar: Tianjin Second Medical College.     

Separation of cerium and europium by extraction with tributyl phosphate and di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid in n-alkane from nitrate solutions

The following extraction systems have been studied: (Ce³⁺+Eu³⁺) (NO₃)-(EDTA, DCTA, DTPA)/TBP in n-alkane and (Ce³⁺+Eu³⁺)(NO₃)/DEHPA in n-alkane at concentration ratios as follows: [Ce³⁺]=trace –1 mol·dm^–3, [Eu³⁺]=trace –0.1 mol·dm^–3. [TBP]=(0.183–1.83) mol·dm^–3, [DEHPA]=(5·10^–3–0.1) mol·dm^–3, [(H, Na)NO₃]=(0.1–6) mol·dm^–3, [Eu³⁺]: [EDTA, DCTA, DTPA]=11–110. The initial concentration of Eu³⁺ in aqueous phase in the extraction system containing a mixture of Ce³⁺ and Eu³⁺ was trace, 1% and 10% compared with the Ce³⁺ concentration. The distribution of the elements between the phases was observed radiometrically using¹⁴¹Ce,¹⁵²Eu and¹⁵⁴Eu. The results are documented by the distribution ratios D_Ce, D_Eu and separation factor =D_Eu/D_Ce as functions of variable parameters of the systems.     

Kinetics and mechanism of distribution of Am(III) and Eu(III) between thenoyltrifluoroacetone-triphenylarsine oxide mixture in chloroform and aqueous nitrate medium

The kinetics of distribution of Am(III) and Eu(III) between thenoyltrifluoroacetone (HTTA) and triphenylarsine oxide (Ph₃AsO) mixture in chloroform and aqueous nitrate medium has been investigated using a stirred Lewis cell at ionic strength of 0.1M. The effect of the concentration of HTTA, Ph₃AsO, H⁺ and NO ₃ ^– on the rate of distribution of Am(III) and Eu(III) was studied. The results were interpreted by reaction mechanisms where the rate-determining steps are the parallel reactions of Am(OH)²⁺ or Eu(OH)²⁺ with one HTTA molecule and one Ph₃AsO molecule in the aqueous medium. The values at 25 °C of the rate constantk _HLL (HL=HTTA andL=Ph₃AsO) are 1.6±0.3·10⁶M^–2·s^–1 and 2.3±±0.3·10⁸M^–2·s^–1 for Am(III) and Eu(III), respectively.     

Synthesis, structure and luminescence properties of lanthanide complex with a new tetrapodal ligand featuring salicylamide arms

A new tetrapodal ligand 1,1,1-tetrakis{[(2′-(2-furfurylaminoformyl))phenoxyl]methyl}methane (L) has been prepared and their coordination chemistry with Ln^III ions has been investigated. The structure of {[Ln₄L₃(NO₃)₁₂]·H₂O}_∞ (Ln=Nd, Eu)] shows the binodal 4,3-connected three-dimensional interpenetration coordination polymers with topology of a (8⁶)₃(8³)₄ notation. [DyL(NO₃)₃(H₂O)₂]·0.5CH₃OH and [ErL(NO₃)₃(H₂O) (CH₃OH)]·CH₃COCH₃ is a 1:1 mononuclear complex with interesting supramolecular features. The structure of [NdL(H₂O)₆]·3ClO₄·3H₂O is a 2:1 mononuclear complex which further self-assembled through hydrogen bond to form a three-dimensional supramolecular structures. The result presented here indicates that both subtle variation of the terminal group and counter anions can be applied in the modulation of the overall molecular structures of lanthanide complex of salicylamide derivatives due to the structure specialties of this type of ligand. The luminescence properties of the Eu^III complex are also studied in detail.     

4,4′-Dipyridyl and 2,2′-dipyridyl complexes of rare-earth perchlorates

4,4-Dipyridyl and 2,2-dipyridyl complexes of rare-earth perchlorates of the formulaLn(4-dipy)₈(ClO₄)₃HClO₄ · 4H₂O (Ln=La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Yb, Lu, Y, 4-dipy=4,4-dipyridyl) andLn(2-dipy)₃(ClO₄)₃ · 6H₂O (Ln=Pr, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Yb, Lu, Y, 2-dipy = 2,2-dipyridyl) have been synthesized. The IR spectra of these compounds and other physical properties are discussed.

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4,4-Dipyridyl- und 2,2-Dipyridylkomplexe von Seltenerdmetallperchloraten

Zusammenfassung Es wurden 4,4-Dipyridylkomplexe des TypsLn(4-dipy)₈(ClO₄)₃HClO₄ · · 4 H₂O mitLn=La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Yb, Lu, Y und 2,2-Dipyridylkomplexe des TypsLn(2-dipy)₃(ClO₄)₃ · 6 H₂O mitLn=Pr, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Yb, Lu und Y dargestellt. Die IR-Spektren und andere physikalische Eigenschaften werden diskutiert.

     

Complexes of some 4f metal ions of the mesogenic Schiff-base,N,N′-di-(4-decyloxysalicylidene)-1′,3′-diaminobenzene: synthesis and spectral studies

A mesogenic Schiff-base, N,N′-di-(4-decyloxysalicylidene)-1′,3′-diaminobenzene, H₂ddsdbz (abbreviated as H₂L), that exhibits a nematic mesophase was synthesized and its structure was studied by elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, NMR, and IR spectral techniques. The Schiff-base, H₂L, upon condensation with hydrated lanthanide(III) nitrates yields Ln^III complexes, [Ln₂(LH₂)₃(NO₃)₄](NO₃)₂, where Ln?=?La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, and Ho. Analyses of the IR and NMR spectral data imply bidentate Schiff-base through two phenolate oxygen atoms in its zwitterionic form to Ln^III, rendering the overall geometry of the complexes as a seven-coordinate polyhedron – possibly distorted mono-capped octahedron. Polarizing optical microscope and differential scanning calorimetry studies reveal that despite H₂L being mesogenic, none of the Ln^III complexes synthesized under this study exhibits mesomorphism.     

Neutral molecule/crown ether interactions 5. Comparison of the C−H acidic interactions of nitromethane and acetonitrile with 18-crown-6 and dibenzo-18-crown-6. Crystal structures of dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH3NO2 and dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH3CN

Complete structural characterization of dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH₃NO₂ and dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH₃CN have been carried out, including location and refinement of the methyl hydrogen atoms. Dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH₃NO₂ is monoclinic,P2₁/c, with (at –150°C)a=9.573(2),b=14.636(2),c=33.471(7) Å, =93.77(2)°, andD _calc=1.37 g cm^–3 forZ=8. Interactions between the solvent methyl groups and the crown ethers and other solvent nitro groups associate the 1 : 2 complexes into polymeric chains alongb. The acetonitrile adduct exists as discreet 1 : 2 complexes in the solid state with C–H...O interactions exlusively to the ether. This complex is triclinic,P 1, with (at –150°C)a=9.458(6),b=9.570(5),c=14.404(5) Å, =73.18(4), =79.85(5), =66.82(6)°, andD _calc=1.28 g cm^–3 forZ=2. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82070 (22 pages).For part 4, see reference [1].     

In vitro and in vivo antitumour studies of a new thiosemicarbazide derivative and its complexes with 3d-metal ions

A new ligand, 1-(2-furanthiocarbo)-3-thiosemicarbazide (H₂ftsc), prepared from thiosemicarbazide and carboxymethyl-2-furandithioate, forms complexes [Mn(ftsc)(H₂O)₂], [Pd(ftsc)] · 2H₂O, [M(Hftsc)(acac)₂] (M=Co^III or Cr^III), [M(Hftsc)₂(acac)] (M=Mn^III or Fe^III) and [Zn(Hftsc)₂] · 2H₂O, which were characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility, i.r., electronic and n.m.r. spectral data. The Mössbauer spectra of [Fe(Hftsc)₂(acac)] at 298K and 80K suggest the presence of high-spin iron(III) with an S=5/2 state. In vivo and in vitro antitumour activity of the ligand and the complexes have been screened towards several tumour cell-lines.     

Lanthanide-nitrate interaction in anhydrous acetonitrile and coordination numbers of the lanthanide ions: FT‒IR study

The interaction between lanthanide ions Ln^III (Ln = La, Nd, Sm–Dy, Er, Yb) and nitrate ions is investigated by FT-IR spectroscopy in dilute anhydrous MeCN solution. The work is performed for ratios R = [NO]_t/[Ln^III]_t ranging from 0 to 8 and for solutions generally 0.05M in Ln^III, prepared from anhydrous lanthanide perchlorates Ln(ClO₄)₃. When nitrate is progressively added to the Ln(ClO₄)₃ solutions, the formation of [Ln(NO₃)_n]^(3?n)+ species is clearly evidenced by the FT-IR spectra. All the NO₃^? ions are coordinated and bidentate. A quantitative study was performed using the v₁ and v₆ vibrational modes for coordinated NO ions. The average coordination numbers estimated for Nd, Eu, Tb, and Er in solutions of trinitrates are 9.0, 9.1, 8.3 and 8.2, respectively (±0.3 unit). In presence of an excess NO, these numbers become 9.8, 10.2, 10.0, 9.8, 9.9, and 9.9 (±0.3 unit) for La, Nd, Eu, Tb, Er, and Yb, respectively. No hexanitrato species forms under the experimental conditions used (R up to 8). The structural aspect of the various nitrato species is also investigated. In the pentanitrato species, all the ligands appear to be equivalent, while large inequivalences are observed for Ln(NO₃)₃ solutions. Since for the latter most of the absorption bands assigned to nitrate vibrations contain several components, a curve-fitting procedure has been used for decomposing the v₂, v₄ and v₆ vibrations. There is a considerable difference between Ln^III ions, the nitrate inequivalences being larger in the middle of the series.     

Synthesis, structures, and photoluminescence properties of novel lanthanide tetracyanoplatinates lacking Pt-Pt interactions

The synthesis of a series of lanthanide tetracyanoplatinates all incorporating 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine (terpy) have been carried out by reaction of Ln³⁺ nitrate salts with terpy and potassium tetracyanoplatinate. The incorporation of different Ln³⁺ cations results in the isolation of [Ln(DMF)₂(C₁₅H₁₁N₃)(H₂O)₂(NO₃)]Pt(CN)₄ (Ln=La-Nd, Sm-Yb) under otherwise identical reaction conditions. These compounds have been isolated as single crystals and X-ray diffraction has been used to investigate their structural features. All of the reported compounds are isostructural. Crystallographic data for the representative Eu³⁺ compound (EuPt) are (MoKα, λ=0.71073 Å): monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a=10.1234(4) Å, b=18.7060(7) Å, c=17.1642(5) Å, β=97.249(3)°, V=3224.4(2), Z=4, R(F)=2.78% for 426 parameters with 7724 reflections with I>2σ(I). The structure consists of a zero-dimensional, ionic salt containing complex [Eu(DMF)₂(C₁₅H₁₁N₃)(H₂O)₂(NO₃)]²⁺ cations and anions. The complex cations contain the Eu³⁺ ions in a tri-capped trigonal prismatic coordination environment with one terdentate 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine molecule, one bidentate nitrate anion, two O-bound dimethylformamide molecules, and two coordinated water molecules. Photoluminescence data illustrate that EuPt displays intramolecular energy transfer from the coordinated terpy molecule to the Eu³⁺ cation. The uncoordinated tetracyanoplatinate anion also exhibits visible emission.     

Syntheses, structures and magnetic properties of heterometal hexanuclear [Mn2Ln4] complexes

Heterometal hexanuclear manganese-lanthanide complexes, [Mn^III₂Ln^III₄(μ₄-O)₂(Hbemp)₂(OMe)₂(OAc)₈]·nH₂O (Ln = Lu (1, n = 1) and Tm (2, n = 5), H₃bemp = 2,6-bis[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)iminomethyl]-4-methylphenol), were prepared and their magnetic properties were examined. The Mn₂Ln₄ units at the cluster cores consist of one central Mn^III₂Ln^III₂O₄ cubane unit and two lanthanide(III) ions bridged by μ₂-phenoxo groups of the ligands, and μ₂-methoxo and μ₄-oxo groups, forming the Mn₂Ln₄ hexanuclear cluster. Magnetic susceptibility measurements revealed that antiferromagnetic interactions were operative between metal centres.