Synthesis and structural characterisation of a novel polynuclear copper ribbon-like network. A study of its magnetic properties between 4 and 300 K

Mairi F. Haddow, Hulya Kara*, Gareth R. Owen

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Abstract

A new route to {Cu21-pyNH2)2(μ-OMe)2Cl2}n (pyNH2 = 2-aminopyridine) (3) is reported. Structural characterisation reveals the presence of methoxide and chloride bridging units within the complex which support close copper-copper bonding interactions resulting in interesting magnetic properties. The variable-temperature (4-300 K) magnetic susceptibility data of the complex were interpreted with the dimer law using the molecular field approximation. The results obtained indicate a weak antiferromagnetic (zJ′ = -15 cm-1) inter-chain interaction through the chloro-bridge. A relatively strong antiferromagnetic interaction, transmitted through the oxygen-bridge, with an exchange coupling of 2J = -305 cm-1, which dominates the magnetic properties of the title complex.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3502-3506
Number of pages5
JournalInorganica Chimica Acta
Volume362
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antiferromagnetic interaction
  • Copper(II) complex
  • Crystal structure
  • Magnetic properties
  • Methoxide bridge

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