Synthesis and isolation of [[Fe@[Ge.sub.10]].sup.3-]: a pentagonal prismatic Zintl ion cage encapsulating an interstitial iron atom

Authors :: Binbin Zhou
Denning, Mark S.
Kays, Deborah L.
Goicoechea, Jose M.
Source :: Journal of the American Chemical Society. March 4, 2009, Vol. 131 Issue 8, 2802-2803
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: The reaction of an ethylenediamine (en) solution of the Zintl phase precursor [K.sub.4][Ge.sub.9] with Fe[Ar.sub.2] (Ar = 2,6-[Mes.sub.2][C.sub.6][H.sub.3]) in the presence of 2,2,2-crypt (4,7,13,16,21,24-hexaoxa-1,10-diazabicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosane) has produced the endohedral Zintl ion [[Fe@[Ge.sub.10]].sup.3-]. The Zintl ion has displayed a pentagonal prismatic 10-atom germanium cage with an interstitial iron atom in the central cavity.

Subjects :: Diazo compounds -- Chemical properties
Diazo compounds -- Structure
Ethylenediamines -- Chemical properties
Germanium -- Chemical properties
Germanium -- Atomic properties
Iron alloys -- Chemical properties
Iron alloys -- Structure
Organometallic compounds -- Chemical properties
Organometallic compounds -- Structure
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