Naked deltahedral silicon clusters in solution: synthesis and characterization of Si9(3-) and Si5(2-).
Elusive for over 100 years, deltahedral Zintl ions of silicon are finally synthesized and structurally characterized. The two clusters reported here, Si93- and Si52-, are analogous to known clusters of the heavier members of this group: Ge, Sn, and Pb.
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2004
|
Summary: | Elusive for over 100 years, deltahedral Zintl ions of silicon are finally synthesized and structurally characterized. The two clusters reported here, Si93- and Si52-, are analogous to known clusters of the heavier members of this group: Ge, Sn, and Pb. |
---|