Complete recipeSource: Main
Route 1: Other
6 · Experimental Section - Mn(0) Nanoparticles · Figure 1a,b
Metal precursorsMnCl2 (64.3 mg, 0.67 mmol)
Solvents1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME, 15 mL); toluene/THF 1:1 mixture for purification
AdditivesSodium metal (30.8 mg, 1.34 mmol); naphthalene (180.0 mg, 1.4 mmol)
AtmosphereDried argon atmosphere; Schlenk/glovebox handling; glassware evacuated, heated and flashed with argon three times
Temperature25
Time12
Oxidant / reductantIn situ sodium naphthalenide [NaNaph] reduces MnCl2 to Mn(0)
Work-upCentrifugation to separate nanoparticles; repeated redispersion/centrifugation at 25,000 rpm, 55,200 x g in/from 15 mL 1:1 toluene/THF.
ActivationOptional drying in vacuum (10^-3 mbar, 15 min) to obtain powder samples.
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| Role | Reagent | Amount / concentration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Source | MnCl2 | 64.3 mg (0.67 mmol) | 6 · Experimental Section - Mn(0) Nanoparticles · Figure 1a,b |
| Reductant | sodium metal | 30.8 mg (1.34 mmol) | 6 · Experimental Section - Mn(0) Nanoparticles · Figure 1a,b |
| Additive | naphthalene | 180.0 mg (1.4 mmol) | 6 · Experimental Section - Mn(0) Nanoparticles · Figure 1a,b |
| Solvent | 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME) | 15 mL | 6 · Experimental Section - Mn(0) Nanoparticles · Figure 1a,b |
| Solvent | toluene/THF 1:1 mixture | 15 mL | 6 · Experimental Section - Mn(0) Nanoparticles · Figure 1a,b |