Abstract
The structure of [FeII(H3L)](ClO4)2·3H 2O, where H3L is a tripodal hexadentate ligand derived from the 1:3 condensation of tris(2-aminoethyl)amine and 4-formylimidazole, has been determined by X-ray crystallography at 113 and 293 K. A spin transition was inferred from the Fe-N bond distances. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility revealed that the complex undergoes a gradual spin transition in the temperature range of 150-270 K. A mixed-valence complex, [FeII(H3L)][FeIII(L)]- (BF4)2-1.5H2O, was prepared by the controlled deprotonation of the protonated species, [FeII(H3L)](BF4)2-1.5H2O, under aerobic conditions, and the X-ray structure was determined at 293 K. Two species, [FeII(H3L)]2+ and [FeIII(L)], are linked by imidazole-imidazolate (NH-N) hydrogen bonds to form a puckered sheet structure. Magnetic susceptibility measurements and Mössbauer spectra provided an evidence for spin-crossover at both the FeII and FeIII sites. There are three accessible electronic states: (LS FeII-LS FeIII), (HS FeII-LS FeIII), and (HS FeII-HS FeIII) that occur in passing from lower to higher temperatures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 191-198 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Materials Science- Poland |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Hydrogen bonds
- Spin crossover
- Tripodal ligand
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering