Working Paper
Authors
- Euan Brechin
The University of Edinburgh ,
- Alice Dearle The University of Edinburgh ,
- Daniel Cutler The University of Edinburgh ,
- Marco Coletta The Univesity of Edinburgh ,
- Edward Lee The University of Glasgow ,
- Sourav Dey Indian Institute of Technology Bombay ,
- Sergio Sanz The University of Edinburgh ,
- Hector Fraser The University of Edinburgh ,
- Gary Nichol The University of Edinburgh ,
- Gopalan Rajaraman Indian Institute of Technology Bombay ,
- Juergen Schnack Universitat Bielefeld ,
- Lee Cronin The University of Glasgow
Abstract
Dissolution of FeBr3 in a mixture of acetonitrile and 3,4-lutidine in the presence of an amine results in the formation of an [Fe30] molecular metal oxide containing alternating layers of tetrahedral and octahedral FeIII ions. Mass spectrometry suggests the cluster is formed quickly and remains stable in solution, while magnetic measurements and DFT calculations reveal competing antiferromagnetic exchange interactions.
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