Spin-crossover FeII4 squares: Two-step complete spin transition and reversible single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformation

Rong Jia Wei*, Qian Huo, Jun Tao, Rong Bin Huang, Lan Sun Zheng

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Abstract

High or low? A square FeII4 compound exhibits complete thermally and optically activated transition from four low-spin (LS) centers to four high-spin (HS) centers in two steps (see plot of magnetic susceptibility). Reversible desorption and resorption of guest water molecules causes a single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8940-8943
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume50
Issue number38
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Sept 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • iron
  • magnetic properties
  • phase transitions
  • photochemistry
  • spin crossover

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