Abstract
The experimental detection and synthesis of pentazole (HN5) and its anion (cyclo-N5−) have been actively pursued for the past hundred years. The synthesis of an aesthetic three-dimensional metal–pentazolate framework (denoted as MPF-1) is presented. It consists of sodium ions and cyclo-N5− anions in which the isolated cyclo-N5− anions are preternaturally stabilized in this inorganic open framework featuring two types of nanocages (Na20N60 and Na24N60) through strong metal coordination bonds. The compound MPF-1 is indefinitely stable at room temperature and exhibits high thermal stability relative to the reported cyclo-N5− salts. This finding offers a new approach to create metal–pentazolate frameworks (MPFs) and enables the future exploration of interesting pentazole chemistry and also related functional materials.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2592-2595 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Mar 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- nanocages
- pentazole
- stabilization
- thermal stability
- zeolitic frameworks