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Hyperspectral Imaging as a Tool to Study Optical Anisotropy in Lanthanide-Based Molecular Single Crystals
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Data on spectra of lanthanide-containing polyoxometalate
1School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China.
Data in Brief
|February 27, 2020
Summary
This study presents UV-vis, FTIR, and elemental analysis data for novel lanthanide-containing polyoxometalates (POMs), specifically erbium and samarium complexes. This data supports the development of advanced POM materials with tunable properties.
Area of Science:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Lanthanide-containing polyoxometalates (POMs) are highly active materials with tunable properties.
- Existing research includes Ln ion-POMs with Keggin frameworks and sandwich-type structures.
- There is a need for more data on lanthanide-containing POMs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide essential spectroscopic and elemental analysis data for two novel lanthanide-containing POMs.
- To support ongoing research in lanthanide-containing POMs.
- To offer data not previously reported for these specific POM compounds.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of β-K7H8[Er3O3(SiW9O34)2]·25H2O and β-K12H5[Sm3O3(SiW9O34)2]·18H2O.
- Acquisition of UV-vis spectra.
- Acquisition of FTIR spectra.
- Elemental analysis.
Main Results:
- UV-vis spectra data for the erbium and samarium POMs.
- FTIR spectra data for the erbium and samarium POMs.
- Elemental analysis data confirming the composition of the POMs.
Conclusions:
- The presented data provides crucial characterization for novel lanthanide-containing POMs.
- This data serves as a valuable resource for researchers in the field of POM chemistry.
- The findings contribute to the broader understanding and application of functional POM materials.
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