Nine-atom tin-bismuth clusters: Mimicking excess electrons by element substitution

S. Heiles; K. Hofmann; R.L. Johnston; R. Schafer

doi:10.1002/cplu.201200085

Nine-atom tin-bismuth clusters: Mimicking excess electrons by element substitution

S. Heiles, K. Hofmann, R.L. Johnston, R. Schafer

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Avoiding negative charge: Combined experimental and theoretical evidence shows that neutral, nine-atom tin-bismuth clusters adopt structures of closely related tin (poly)anions (see figure; Sn gray, Bi blue). These clusters exhibit similar bonding arrangements as known from Zintl ions. Hence, element substitution can be used to eliminate the negative charge without affecting the bonding or structural motif.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	532-535
Number of pages	4
Journal	ChemPlusChem
Volume	77
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.201200085
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2012

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Towards an Atomic-scale understanding of the 3D Structures of size-selected Clusters on Surfaces
Li, Z. (Principal Investigator), Johnston, R. (Co-Investigator) & Palmer, R. (Co-Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
1/02/10 → 17/01/14
Project: Research Councils

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