Mössbauer study of sodium ferrates(IV) and (VI)

Sodium ferrates(IV) and (VI) were synthesized by the reaction between Fe₂O₃ and Na₂O₂ in a dry oxygen stream. The Mössbauer data for the obtained samples are presented (for Na₂FeO₃–=0.18(2) mm/s; for Na₄FeO₅–=–0.54(2) mm/s). It was shown that pure K₂FeO₄ and Cs₂FeO₄ can be obtained by heating Fe₂O₃ with apropriate alkali metal peroxides.     

Syntheses, structures and magnetic properties of a family of one-dimensional M(Ⅱ)-lanthanide(Ⅲ) (M =Ni(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ)) coordination polymers

A series of 1D nickel(Ⅱ)/zinc(Ⅱ)-lanthanide(Ⅲ) coordination polymers, [M(μ-L)2Ln(NO3)3]n· solvents (HL =bis(2-pyridylcarbonyl)amine; M = Ni, Ln = Gd (1 · NiGd), Tb (2· NiTb), Dy (3· NiDy), Ho (4· NiHo), Y (5· NiY);M = Zn, Ln =Gd (6· ZnGd), Tb (7· ZnTb), Dy (8· ZnDy), Ho (9· ZnHo); solvents = H2O or H2O-ethanol), was synthesized and characterized. All of the complexes are isostructural at 293 K and crystallize in the orthorhombic space group Fddd. Magnetic measurements were performed on 1-9, where weak ferromagnetic interaction is found in 1 · NiGd, ferromagnetic interaction in 2·NiTb and 3·NiDy, and antiferromagnetic interaction in 4· NiHo. A remarkable dc magnetic field dependence of ac susceptibilities was found in this series of complexes.     

Syntheses, structures and magnetic properties of a family of one-dimensional M(Ⅱ)-lanthanide(Ⅲ) (M = Ni(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ)) coordination polymers

A series of 1D nickel(II)/zinc(II)-lanthanide(III) coordination polymers, [M(μ-L)2Ln(NO3)3]n·solvents (HL = bis(2-pyridylcarbonyl)amine; M = Ni, Ln = Gd (1·NiGd), Tb (2·NiTb), Dy (3·NiDy), Ho (4·NiHo), Y (5·NiY); M = Zn, Ln = Gd (6·ZnGd), Tb (7·ZnTb), Dy (8·ZnDy), Ho (9·ZnHo); solvents = H2O or H2O-ethanol), was synthesized and characterized. All of the complexes are isostructural at 293 K and crystallize in the orthorhombic space group Fddd. Magnetic measurements were performed on 1―9, where weak ferromagnetic interaction is found in 1·NiGd, ferromagnetic interaction in 2·NiTb and 3·NiDy, and antiferromagnetic interaction in 4·NiHo. A remarkable dc magnetic field dependence of ac susceptibilities was found in this series of complexes.     

Heat capacities and thermodynamic properties of M(HBTC)(4,4′-bipy)·3DMF (M?=?Ni and Co)

Two metal?Corganic frameworks (MOFs) of M(HBTC)(4,4??-bipy)·3DMF [M?=?Ni (for 1) and Co (for 2); H₃BTC?=?1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (1,3,5-BTC); 4,4??-bipy?=?4,4??-bipyridine; DMF?=?N,N??-dimethylformamide] were synthesized by a one-pot solution reaction and a solvothermal method, respectively, and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction and FT-IR spectra. The low-temperature molar heat capacities of M(HBTC)(4,4??-bipy)·3DMF were measured by temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimetry (TMDSC) for the first time. The thermodynamic parameters such as entropy and enthalpy relative to reference temperature 298.15?K were derived based on the above molar heat capacity data. Moreover, the thermal stability and the decomposition mechanism of M(HBTC)(4,4??-bipy)·3DMF were investigated by thermogravimetry analysis (TGA). The experimental results through TGA measurement demonstrate that both of the two compounds have a three-stage mass loss in air flow.     

Tunability of the M(II)M(III)/M(II)(2) and M(III)(2)/M(II)M(III) (M=Mn, Co) couples in bis-μ-O,O'-carboxylato-μ-OR bridged complexes

A comparison of the electrochemical properties of a series of dinuclear complexes [M(2)(L)(RCO(2))(2)](+) with M = Mn or Co, L = 2,6-bis(N,N-bis-(2-pyridylmethyl)-sulfonamido)-4-methylphenolato (bpsmp(-)) or 2,6-bis(N,N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)aminomethyl)-4-tert-butylphenolato (bpbp(-)) and R = H, CH(3), CF(3) or 3,4-dimethoxybenzoate demonstrates: (i) The electron-withdrawing sulfonyl groups in the backbone of bpsmp(-) stabilize the [M(2)(bpsmp)(RCO(2))(2)](+) complexes in their M(II)(2) oxidation state compared to their [M(2)(bpbp)(RCO(2))(2)](+) analogues. Manganese complexes are stabilised by approximately 550 mV and cobalt complexes by 650 mV. (ii) The auxiliary bridging carboxylato ligands further attenuate the metal-based redox chemistry. Substitution of two acetato for two trifluoroacetato ligands shifts redox couples by 300-400 mV. Within the working potential window, reversible or quasi-reversible M(II)M(III)? M(II)(2) processes range from 0.31 to 1.41 V for the [Co(2)(L)(RCO(2))(2)](+/2+) complexes and from 0.54 to 1.41 V for the [Mn(2)(L)(RCO(2))(2)](+/2+) complexes versus Ag/AgCl for E(M(II)M(III)/M(II)(2)). The extreme limits are defined by the complexes [M(2)(bpbp)(CH(3)CO(2))(2)](+) and [M(2)(bpsmp)(CF(3)CO(2))(2)](+) for both metal ions. Thus, tuning the ligand field in these dinuclear complexes makes possible a range of around 0.9 V and 1.49 V for the one-electron E(M(II)M(III)/M(II)(2)) couple of the Mn and Co complexes, respectively. The second one-electron process, M(II)M(III)? M(III)(2) was also observed in some cases. The lowest potential recorded for the E°(M(III)(2)/M(II)M(III)) couple was 0.63 V for [Co(2)(bpbp)(CH(3)CO(2))(2)](2+) and the highest measurable potential was 2.23 V versus Ag/AgCl for [Co(2)(bpsmp)(CF(3)CO(2))(2)](2+).     

Mössbauer and electronic spectral studies of iron(III) complexes of oximes

The hydroxo-bridge complexes of the type [Fe(2)(ligand-H)(4)(OH)(2)] with bidentate nitrogen-oxygen donor ligands, viz. 2-hydroxynaphthaldehydeoxime [hnoH(2)], 2-hydroxyacetphenoneoxime [haoH(2)], salicylaldooxime [SalH(2)], 2-hydroxypropiophenoneoxime [hnoH(2)] have been prepared. All the complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, magnetic moments, electronic and M?ssbauer spectral studies. M?ssbauer parameters of the complexes clearly suggest high spin configuration of Fe(III) showing lower magnetic moment to that of the spin only value, i.e. 5.92 BM. It may be due to the antiferromagnetic interaction between Fe(III) centers.     

Total Synthesis of (±) Kadsurenin M

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Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic studies of cis-configuration copper(II)—M(II) (M = Ba,Ca) complexes of novel Schiff bases derived from salicylaldehyde and dipeptides

The novel heteronuclear complexes [M(CuL)₂]₂ · nH₂O [M = Ba (1), Ca (2); H₂L = N-salicylideneglycylglycine] were synthesized and characterized, and the crystal structure of complex (1) was determined by X-ray diffraction. The entire structure is held together by an extensive network of H-bonds and – interactions. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements (75–300 K) revealed the occurrence of an intramolecular antiferromagnetic interaction in (1) and (2).     

An Infrared Spectroscopic Study of Pyrazine- and 4,4′-bipyridyl-Td-type Clathrates: Mn (pyrazine) M(CN)4 benzene (M = Cd or Hg) and Mn (4,4′-bipyridyl) M(CN)4. benzene (M = Zn, Cd or Hg)

The infrared spectra of the title compounds have been reported. The spectral data suggest that the host framework of these compounds are similar to those of the en-T_d-type clathrate compounds. There is good evidence for hydrogen bonding from ligand molecules to benzene molecules as a to hydrogen bond.     

Syntheses, structure, and a Mössbauer and magnetic study of Ba(4)Fe(2)I(5)S(4)

The compound Ba4Fe2I5S4 has been prepared at 1223-1123 K by the "U-assisted" reaction of FeS, BaS, S, and U with BaI2 as a flux. A more rational synthesis was also found; however, the presence of U appears to be essential for the formation of single crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction studies. Ba4Fe2I5S4 crystallizes in a new structure type with two formula units in space group I4/m of the tetragonal system. The structure consists of a Ba-I network penetrated by (1)infinity[Fe2S4] chains. Each Fe atom, which is located on a site with 4 symmetry, is tetrahedrally coordinated to four S atoms. The FeS4 tetrahedra edge-share to form linear (1)infinity[Fe2S4] chains in the [001] direction. The Fe-Fe interatomic distance in these chains is 2.5630(4) A, only about 3% longer than the shortest Fe-Fe distance in -Fe metal. Charge balance dictates that the average formal oxidation state of Fe in these chains is +2.5. The M?ssbauer spectra obtained at 85 and 270 K comprise a single quadrupole doublet that has hyperfine parameters consistent with an average Fe oxidation state of +2.5. The M?ssbauer spectrum obtained at 4.2 K consists of a single magnetic sextet with a small hyperfine field of -15.5 T. This spectrum is also consistent with rapid electron delocalization and an average Fe oxidation state of +2.5. The molar magnetic susceptibility of Ba4Fe2I5S4, obtained between 3.4 and 300 K, qualitatively indicates the presence of weak pseudo-one-dimensional ferromagnetic exchange within a linear chain above 100 K and weak three-dimensional ordering between the chains at lower temperatures.     

Determinations of combustion and formation enthalpies of C_(60)and C_(70)

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Redox chemistry and magnetism of LaSrM(0.5)Ru(0.5)O(4±δ) (M = Co, Ni and Zn) Ruddlesden-Popper phases

The n = 1 Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) phases LaSrM(0.5)Ru(0.5)O(4±δ) (M = Co, Ni and Zn) have been prepared by solid state reactions and structurally characterized by powder X-ray and electron diffraction. All the samples adopt the tetragonal I4/mmm space group with random M and Ru cation occupation on the B-sites. The potential causes of no cation ordering are discussed. A combined analysis of the tolerance factors, the distortion of the octahedral coordination of M and Ru cations and the magnetic interactions between M and Ru cations provide a better understanding for forming a phase with 3D cation ordering on the B-sites in the n = 1 RP phases. The investigation of XPS spectra suggests that the transition element species exist as mixed ion pairs, Ru((4-δ)+)-Ru(4+)? Co(2+)-Co(3+) in LaSrCo(0.5)Ru(0.5)O(4), and Ru(4+)-Ru((4+δ)+)? Ni(+)-Ni(2+) in LaSrNi(0.5)Ru(0.5)O(4), which is consistent with cation disorder over the B sites. LaSrCo(0.5)Ru(0.5)O(4) shows a weakly ferromagnetic behaviour below 50 K; LaSrNi(0.5)Ru(0.5)O(4) is evidenced by the presence of long-range magnetic ordering at a Néel temperature of 125 K, and LaSrZn(0.5)Ru(0.5)O(4) exhibits a paramagnetic behaviour down to 5 K. Due to atomic disorder, Ru4d, O2p covalent coupling is weakened, strengthening the intraatomic spin-spin coupling among the π* electrons. Charge transfer between Ru and Co or Ru and Ni, as well as the increasing overlap of both nearest-neighbour and next-nearest-neighbour Ru 4d electrons due to atomic disorder, favour the formation of ferromagnetic interactions. Although antiferromagnetism is dominant, particularly in LaSrNi(0.5)Ru(0.5)O(4), ferromagnetic interactions are stronger in the title compounds than in the related La(2)MRuO(6) (M = Co, Ni) double perovskites where the B-site cations are ordered.     

Synthesis and spectral studies on nitrogen donor adducts of bis(4-ethylpiperazinecarbodithioato-S,S′)M(II) (M = Zn,Cd) and use of adducts of cadmium dithiocarbamate for the preparation of cadmium sulfide

[M(4-epzdtc)₂(py)], [M(4-epzdtc)₂(1,10-phen)], and [M(4-epzdtc)₂(2,2′-bipy)] (where M?=?Zn(II), Cd(II); 4-epzdtc^??=?4-ethylpiperazinecarbodithioate) were synthesized and characterized by IR and NMR (¹H, ¹³C, HSQC and HMBC) spectra. A single-crystal X-ray analysis was carried out for [Zn(4-epzdtc)₂(py)]. The N¹³CS₂ chemical shifts of [M(4-epzdtc)₂] and its adducts follow the order: [M(4-epzdtc)₂] (ca 202?ppm)?<?[M(4-epzdtc)₂(py)] (ca 204?ppm)?<?[M(4-epzdtc)₂(N,N)] (N,N?=?1,10-phen, 2,2′-bipy) (ca 206?ppm), due to the change in coordination number. Single-crystal X-ray structural analysis of [Zn(4-epzdtc)₂(py)] showed that zinc is five-coordinate with four sulfurs from dithiocarbamate and one nitrogen from pyridine. This complex adopts a geometry intermediate between the tetragonal pyramid (C_4v) and trigonal bipyramid (D_3h). [Cd(4-epzdtc)₂] and its adducts were used as single source precursors for preparation of CdS. The as-prepared CdS was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, UV-Vis absorption, and fluorescence spectroscopy. The UV-Vis absorption spectra of CdS particles indicate a blue shift in the absorption spectra due to the quantum size effect.     

Thermal and photochemical interaction of octacyanometallates(IV), [M(CN)8]4− (M = Mo or W) in the presence of pyrazine

The interactions between [M(CN)₈]^4– (M = Mo or W) and pyrazine (pz) in the solid state and in aqueous solutions have been analysed. In strongly acidic solutions {pzH⁺, [M(CN)₈]^4–} ion pair formation is observed; the pyrazinium salts (pzH)₂(H₃O)₂[Mo(CN)₈]·0.5pz·3H₂O and (pzH)₂K(H₃O)[W(CN)₈]·H₂O have been isolated. The X-ray crystal structure of the latter, and the spectroscopic properties of both, are described. The [W(CN)₈]^4– anion is approximately square antiprismatic (D_4d), with different H-bond environments around the N atoms. The ligand-field photolysis of [M(CN)₈]^4– in the presence of pyrazine in neutral and alkaline solution results in the formation of tetracyanooxometallates(IV) in equilibrium with pentacyanooxometallates(IV) through the [M(CN)₇(pz)]^3– anions as intermediates. The formation of the [M(CN)₆(pz)₂]^2– ion, postulated in the literature to be the final product of the alkaline photolysis, has definitively been excluded.     

Substituted derivatives of tris(butadiene)-molybdenum and -tungsten; the molecular structures of (CH2CMeCMeCH2)3M (M = Mo,W)

Tris(substituted butadiene) complexes of molybdenum and tungsten have been prepared by the reduction of the metal halides with anthracene-activated magnesium in the presence of the appropriate diene. An X-ray diffraction study has shown tris(2,3-dimethylbutadiene)molybdenum and its tungsten analogue to be isomorphous, with each diene unit displaying a long—short—long bond alternation, and having short metal to terminal carbon atom distances, in marked contrast to the unsubstituted complexes.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and properties of two heterometallic Cu(II)–M(II) (M = Zn,Ni) oxamidato-bridged coordination complexes

Two heterometallic coordination complexes, {[Cu(aeop)Zn(H₂O)₃]₂?·?3H₂O} _n (1) and [Cu(aeop)Ni(H₂O)₄]?·?4H₂O (2) (H₄aeop?=?N-(2-aminoterephthalic acid)-N′-(1,3-propanediamine)oxamidate), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and X-ray crystal diffraction. Complex 1 features a 1-D chain constructed from neutral tetranuclear units. Complex 2 is a neutral binuclear complex. Through intermolecular hydrogen-bonding interactions, 2 gives a 3-D network structure. The variable temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements (2–300?K) of 2 show a pronounced antiferromagnetic interaction between the copper(II) and nickel(II), and the exchange integral J is equal to ?42.7?cm^?1.     

Synthesis and characterization of M(II) (M = Cd,Hg and Pb) complexes with naphthodiaza-crown macrocyclic ligand and study of metal ion recognition by fluorescence, 1H NMR spectroscopy,and DFT calculation

To find metal ion recognition by L (L = O₂N₂-donor naphthodiaza-crown macrocyclic ligand), the complexes [ML]²⁺ (M = Cd, Hg and Pb) were synthesized and characterized by IR, ¹H, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectrometry, as well as elemental microanalysis. Hg(II) showed perceptible enhancement of the fluorescence of L in which ultra-low limit of detection for Hg(II) by L was determined as 1 nM in ethanol and DMSO. L reserved selectivity of Hg(II) in its binary mixtures with metal cations in solution. A 1 : 1 stoichiometry was found for the interaction of Hg(II) with L while Benesi–Hildebrand method was applied to calculate its complexation binding constant (K_BH) employing fluorescence spectrophotometry. The monitoring of the chemical shifts in ¹H NMR spectra of these complexes demonstrated that the central macrocycle of L was tailored for the size of Hg(II). Density functional theory calculations using B₃LYP/6–31G* basis set demonstrated that the macrocycle cavity of L was properly fitted for complex formation with Hg(II) cation, while both Cd(II) and Pb(II) cations did not form strong bonds with L from inadequate cation size. The present study shows detection method of Hg(II) and also possible application of naphthodiaza as an appropriate fluorophore macrocyclic ligand for detecting other metal ions.     

Synthesis of neptunyl(VI) hydroxides and their237Np Mössbauer spectra

Four types of neptunyl(VI) hydroxides have been synthesized by chemical oxidation of Np(IV) instead of ozone oxidation of Np(V) which caused the partial oxidation to the heptavalent state. NpO₂(OH)₂ (I) and NpO₂(OH)₂·H₂O (orthorhombic type) (II) have been obtained by adding pyridine to the solution at 373K and 343K, respectively. NpO₂(OH)₂·H₂O (hexagonal type) (III) and NpO₂(OH)₂·xH₂O·yNH₃ (x+y=1) (IV) have been prepared by using LiOH and NH₄OH, respectively. The four materials have been characterized by X-ray powder diffraction patterns, thermogravimetric analysis and²³⁷Np Mössbauer spectra. The²³⁷Np Mössbauer spectrum of (I) measured first time as anhydrous neptunyl(VI) hydroxide (δ=?46.2 mm/s,e ² qQ=193 mm/s and η=0.16 at 4.8K) has more distinct five-line Mössbauer pattern than those of (II), (III) and (IV). The Mössbauer spectra for (II), (III) and (IV) are slightly different from each other. The structural information has been obtained from these data.     

Synthesis and characterization of β-diketonato- and phenoxoderivatives of mono(dizirconium-ennea-isopropoxy)copper(II)

Summary -Diketonato- and phenoxo-derivatives of mono(dizirconium-ennea-isopropoxy) copper(II), [Cu{Zr₂(OPr-i)₉}-(RCOCHCOR)] and [Cu{Zr₂(OPr-i)₉}(-OAr)], have been prepared by the interaction of K(RCOCHCOR) or KOAr (1 mol) [R = R = Me (1a); R = R = CF₃ (1b); R = Me, R = CF₃ (1c); OAr = 2,6-Me₂C₆H₃O (2a), 3,5-Me₂C₆H₃O (2b), p-ClC₆H₄O (2c)] with [Cu{Zr₂-(OPr-i) ₉}(-Cl)] (1 mol) in PhH. Alcohol interchanges of the derivative [Cu{Zr₂(OPr-i)₉}(-Cl)] have also been studied. These new compounds have been characterized by elemental analyses, i.r., electronic and e.s.r. spectra, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The studies indicate a distorted octahedral geometry around Cu^II.     

Synthesis and characterization of Mg–M (M: Al,Fe, Cr) layered double hydroxides and their application in the hydrogenation of benzaldehyde

Layered double hydroxides or hydrotalcite-like compounds with different kinds of metal ions (Mg–Al, Mg–Fe and Mg–Cr) in the brucite-like sheets were prepared by a co-precipitation method with Mg/M³⁺ molar ratio of ~2. The hydrotalcites were characterized by chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, temperature programmed reduction, SEM microscopy, and specific surface area measurements. The activity is evaluated for benzaldehyde reaction. The selectivity to benzyl alcohol is always 90 % even though benzaldehyde conversion depends on the nature of the metal active phase and reaction conditions.