Using one spin-transition to trigger another in solid solutions of two different spin-crossover complexes.
Phase-pure solid solutions of [Co(terpy)(2)][BF(4)](2) and [M(bpp)(2)][BF(4)](2) (M = Fe or Ru, bpp = 2,6-dipyrazol-1-ylpyridine) have been prepared. The spin-state of the [Co(terpy)(2)](2+) dopant is modulated by the spin-state of the [Fe(bpp)(2)](2+) centres in the iron-containing materials.
Halcrow
Malcolm A
MA
School of Chemistry, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, UK LS2 9JT. m.a.halcrow@leeds.ac.uk