A 2‐D 3d–4f Heterometallic Compound: Hydrothermal Synthesis,Structure and Magnetic Properties

A novel two‐dimensional 3d–4f heterometallic inorganic compound with the formula Cu^II₃Gd^III(μ₃‐OH)₆(μ₃‐SH)(SO₄)(H₂O)₃] ( 1 ) was synthesized by treating gadolinium nitrate, copper chloride and DTSA under hydrothermal conditions. The structure was determined by X‐ray crystallography. The crystal is of orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a = 6.63090(1) Å, b = 11.3145(3) Å, c = 15.7869(3) Å, Cu₃GdH₁₃O₁₃S₂, M = 633.09, Z =4, V = 1184.42(4) ų, F(000) = 1200, R₁ = 0.0244 and ωR = 0.0522. The solid‐state dc magnetic susceptibility measurements revealed antiferromagnetic interactions between the paramagnetic metal center ions.