Complex Thermal Expansion Properties in a Molecular Honeycomb Lattice

Jonathan J. Loughrey, Tim P. Comyn, David C. Apperley, Marc A. Little, Malcolm A. Halcrow*

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Abstract

[FeL3][BF4]2·xH2O (L = 3-(pyrazinyl)-1H-pyrazole) shows negative thermal expansion between 150–240 K but positive thermal expansion at 240–300 K, linked to rearrangement of anions and water molecules within pores in the lattice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7601-7603
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume50
Issue number57
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Jul 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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