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Area of Science:

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Physics

Background:

Molecules with bistability are key for binary information storage and efficient computing.
Transition metal complexes can exhibit magnetic bistability through spin-crossover or single-molecule magnet behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the potential of octahedral iron(II) complexes for advanced information storage.
To explore the combination of spin-crossover and single-molecule magnet behaviors in a single molecular system.

Main Methods:

Utilized the molecular salt [Fe(1-propyltetrazole)6](BF4)2 in its high-symmetry form.
Applied light irradiation under an external magnetic field to induce state switching.
Investigated the magnetic properties and switching behaviors of the iron(II) complexes.

Main Results:

Demonstrated that octahedral iron(II) complexes can exhibit combined spin-crossover and single-molecule magnet behavior.
Achieved fully reversible switching between S = 0 and S = 2 states (with up/down polarities) via light irradiation and magnetic fields.
Observed tristability in the molecular system, going beyond simple bistability.

Conclusions:

The demonstrated tristability in iron(II) complexes opens possibilities for ternary information storage.
This molecular system offers a direct analogy to current binary systems using magnetic switching.
Potential for developing novel, efficient computing technologies based on molecular magnetic switching.