title: Use of hydrazine in the hydrothermal synthesis of chalcogenides: the neutral framework material [Mn(2)SnS(4)(N(2)H(4))(2)].
abstract: The reaction system Mn/Sn/S/hydrazine/water at approximately 150 degrees C afforded [Mn(2)SnS(4)(N(2)H(4))(2)] (1). The compound has a unique neutral three-dimensional framework with bridging hydrazine ligands and a variety of interconnectivity modes between MnL(6) (L = N, S) octahedra. The complex structure of 1 leads to strong antiferromagnetic interactions between the Mn(2+) centers and ordering at approximately 41 K. The stabilization of 1 underscores the high potential of hydrazine to promote the formation of novel chalcogenide materials under solvothermal conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 6020-3113, USA.
authors.forename: Manolis J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Manos
authors.forename: Mercouri G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Kanatzidis