Abstract
Bound in chains: The molecular Ag0 chain [Ag4py 2]n (py=C5H5N) is formed from two covalently linked infinite zigzag chains of Ag, in which Ag-Ag bonds alternate between long and short (see picture; blue Ag, gray C, orange N). Theoretical calculations indicate that partially positively (+0.35) and negatively (-0.30) charged Ag atoms are alternately located along the chain, which has a bandgap of 4.1 eV. (Figure Presented)
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8390-8393 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 20 Oct 2008 |
Keywords
- Ab initio calculations
- Ag-Ag bonds
- Cluster compounds
- Metal-atom chains
- Silver