Reversible repositioning of zinc atoms within single crystals of a zinc polycarboxylate with an open-framework structure.
Upon dehydration at 220 degrees C under vacuum, an open-framework zinc tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4,5-tetracarboxylate undergoes reversible single crystal to single crystal conversion by some of the zinc atoms moving to different positions that are 3 A away. The reverse process occurs at room temperature by exposing dehydrated crystals to air.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA.
Kenneth
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Hanson
Nathalie
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Calin
Daniel
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Bugaris
Michael
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Scancella
Slavi C
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Sevov