Unique coordination of pyrazine in T[Ni(CN)4]·2pyz with T=Mn, Zn, Cd

A. A. Lemus-Santana, J. Rodríguez-Hernández, L. F. del Castillo, M. Basterrechea, E. Reguera

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Abstract

The materials under study, T[Ni(CN)4]·2pyz with T=Mn, Zn, Cd, were prepared by separation of T[Ni(CN)4] layers in citrate aqueous solution to allow the intercalation of the pyrazine molecules. The obtained solids were characterized from chemical analyses, X-ray diffraction, infrared, Raman, thermogravimetry, UV-Vis, magnetic and adsorption data. Their crystal structure was solved from ab initio using direct methods and then refined by the Rietveld method. A unique coordination for pyrazine to metal centers at neighboring layers was observed. The pyrazine molecule is found forming a bridge between Ni and T atoms, quite different from the proposed structures for T=Fe, Ni where it remains coordinated to two T atoms to form a vertical pillar between neighboring layers. The coordination of pyrazine to both Ni and T atoms minimizes the material free volume and leads to form a hydrophobic framework. On heating the solids remain stable up to 140 °C. No CO2 and H2 adsorption was observed in the small free spaces of their frameworks.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)757-766
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Solid State Chemistry
Volume182
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2009

Keywords

  • Crystal chemistry
  • Layered compounds
  • Pillared solids
  • Structural studies

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