Abstract
The compound [K(18-crown-6)]8[Ge9=Ge 9=Ge9= Ge9]·8en (1) featuring a [Ge 9=Ge9=Ge9=Ge9]8- cluster anion was synthesized from K4Ge9 for the first time. The X-ray single crystal analysis shows that, in many respects such as bond connection and packing style, compound 1 is quite different from the previously reported compounds [Rb(18-crown-6)]8[Ge9=Ge 9=Ge9=Ge9]·2en (2) and [Rb(18-crown-6)]8 [Ge9=Ge9=Ge 9=Ge9]·6en (3). Crystal packing of 1 gives strong indications that the highly charged nanorods self assembly in a hexagonal rod packing.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1977-1981 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Zeitschrift fur Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie |
Volume | 630 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- Crystal structure
- Germanium
- Polyanion
- Rod packing
- Tetramer
- Zintl