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Magnetic and electrical behaviors of the homo-and heterometallic 1d and 3d coordination polymers based on the partial decomposition of the [cr(C2o4)3]3− building block

Kanizaj L., Senjug P., Pajic D. et al. · Materials · 2020 · 1-20

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Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

Compound 3 is a 3D heterotrimetallic oxalate-bridged framework with dia topology and was reported as the first structurally known oxalate-based compound containing Ca2+, Cr3+ and Cu2+.

Caveat: Novelty claim depends on the authors' CSD search at publication time.

3 and 9 · Introduction; 3.3. Molecular and Crystal Structures · Figures 5-7 · Linked to 2 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Compound 1 behaves close to an ideal 1D Heisenberg antiferromagnetic chain because intra-chain antiferromagnetic Mn-Mn coupling is significant while inter-chain coupling is negligible.

Caveat: Magnetic claim, not direct electrical transport evidence.

12 · 3.4. Magnetization Study · Figure 8 · Linked to 2 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

The small inter-dimer ferromagnetic interaction in compound 3 may arise from finite spin polarisation of Ca2+ orbitals, allowing super-exchange over a nearly diamagnetic bridge.

Caveat: The authors present this as a possible mechanism and note spin-density calculations are beyond scope.

15 · 3.4. Magnetization Study · Figure 11 · Linked to 2 structured results

Synthesis MechanismSupport assessment: High

Compounds 1 and 2 form through partial decomposition of [Cr(C2O4)3]3-, which releases oxalate from the chromium(III) coordination sphere; in compound 3 each oxalate group of the precursor remains a bridge toward metal ions in the 3D network.

5-6 · 3.1. Synthesis

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

Compound 2 has the highest room-temperature DC conductivity among compounds 1-3, attributed to its complex anion/cation environment and water/methanol-enabled hydrogen-bond network that can facilitate proton transfer and continuous conduction pathways.

Caveat: The paper uses impedance spectroscopy and discusses proton transfer, but does not report humidity-dependent conductivity, isotope tests, or activation energies.

16 · 3.5. Electrical Study of Compounds 1-3 · Figure 12; Table S7 · Linked to 6 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Compound 3, {[CaCr2Cu2(phen)4(C2O4)6]·4CH3CN·2H2O}n{[CaCr2Cu2(phen)4(C2O4)6]·4CH3CN·2H2O}nCa2+, Cr3+ and Cu2+ centres; Ca nodes connected to four Cr atoms through oxalate bridges · 1,10-phenanthroline (phen); oxalate3D · Pristine3D heterotrimetallic coordination polymer with diamondoid (dia) or (6^6) topology; tetragonal P412129 · 3.3. Molecular and Crystal Structures of Compounds 1-3 · Figures 5-7
Compound 2, {[CrCu3(bpy)3(CH3OH)(H2O)(C2O4)4][Cu(bpy)Cr(C2O4)3]·CH2Cl2·CH3OH·H2O}n{[CrCu3(bpy)3(CH3OH)(H2O)(C2O4)4][Cu(bpy)Cr(C2O4)3]·CH2Cl2·CH3OH·H2O}nCu2+ and Cr3+ centres in oxalate-bridged chains plus pendant Cu1-Cu2 dimer · 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy); oxalate1D · PristineP-1 heterodimetallic 1D coordination polymer containing Cr1-Cu3 and Cr2-Cu4 chains and a Cu1-Cu2 pendant dimeric unit7 · 3.3. Molecular and Crystal Structures of Compounds 1-3 · Figure 2
Compound 1, {[Mn(bpy)(C2O4)]·1.5H2O}n{[Mn(bpy)(C2O4)]·1.5H2O}nMn2+ centres linked by oxalate bridges · 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy); oxalate1D · Pristineneutral 1D zigzag oxalate-bridged chain in monoclinic C2/c; chains self-assembled by hydrogen bonding and pi-stacking1 · Abstract

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Compound 1 yellow crystals / polycrystalline pressed pelletresearch_0394__mat__mat_mn_bpy_ox_1Pellet · Target Sample · Pristine Frameworkyellow crystals isolated, washed with a small amount of water, dried in air; polycrystalline sample pressed into pellet for impedance0.4 to 0.6 mm for pressed pellets used in impedance spectroscopy3 and 5 · 2.2.1. Synthesis; 2.5. Electrical Study
Compound 2 green prismatic crystals / polycrystalline pressed pelletresearch_0394__mat__mat_crcu_bpy_ox_2Pellet · Target Sample · Mixed Metalgreen prismatic crystals isolated, washed with water and dried in air; polycrystalline sample pressed into pellet for impedance0.4 to 0.6 mm for pressed pellets used in impedance spectroscopy3 · 2.2.2. Synthesis
Compound 3 dark green prismatic crystals / polycrystalline pressed pelletresearch_0394__mat__mat_cacrcu_phen_ox_3Pellet · Target Sample · Mixed Metaldark green prismatic crystals isolated, washed with diluted matrix and methanol, quickly dried in air; polycrystalline sample pressed into pellet for impedance0.4 to 0.6 mm for pressed pellets used in impedance spectroscopy4 · 2.2.3. Synthesis