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Amide Coupling Reaction for the Synthesis of Bispyridine-based Ligands and Their Complexation to Platinum as Dinuclear Anticancer Agents
Published on: May 28, 2014
Crystal structure of Sr2CdPt2 containing linear platinum chains.
Effendi Nawawi1, Fakhili Gulo1, Jürgen Köhler2
1Department of Chemical Education, Sriwijaya University, Inderalaya, Ogan Ilir 30662, South Sumatra, Indonesia.
A new ternary inter-metallic phase, distrontium cadmium diplatinum, was synthesized. Its unique crystal structure features linked platinum-chain sheets connected by strontium layers.
Area of Science:
- Solid State Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Materials Science
Background:
- Ternary inter-metallic compounds offer unique properties.
- Understanding novel crystal structures is key to materials development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a novel ternary inter-metallic phase.
- To elucidate the crystal structure of distrontium cadmium diplatinum.
Main Methods:
- Stoichiometric synthesis of elements at 1123 K for 24 hours.
- X-ray crystallography to determine the crystal structure and space group.
Main Results:
- The ternary phase distrontium cadmium diplatinum (Sr2CdPt2) was successfully prepared.
- The crystal structure was determined to be of the ortho-rhom-bic Ca2GaCu2 type in space group Immm.
- The structure features linear (Pt-Pt⋯Pt-Pt)n chains forming sheets connected by strontium atoms.
Conclusions:
- The novel ternary inter-metallic phase Sr2CdPt2 exhibits a unique layered structure.
- The arrangement of platinum chains and strontium sheets dictates the material's structural characteristics.
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