title: Direct evidence on the existence of [Mo132]Keplerate-type species in aqueous solution.
abstract: We demonstrate the existence of discrete single molecular [Mo(132)] Keplerate-type clusters in aqueous solution. Starting from a discrete spherical [Mo(132)] cluster, the formation of an open-basket-type [Mo(116)] defect structure is shown for the first time in solution using analytical ultracentrifugation sedimentation velocity experiments.
authors.affiliation: Van't Hoff Laboratory for Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Debye Institute, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands. s.roy@isis.u-strasbg.fr
authors.forename: Soumyajit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Roy
authors.forename: Karel L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Planken
authors.forename: Robbert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Dexx v d
authors.initials: Dv
authors.lastname: Mandele
authors.forename: Willem K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Kegel