{Fe6O2}-Based Assembly of a Tetradecanuclear Iron Nanocluster

Abstract

The tetradecanuclear FeIII pivalate nanocluster [Fe14O10(OH)4(Piv)18], comprising a new type of metal oxide framework, has been solvothermally synthesized from a hexanuclear iron pivalate precursor in dichlormethane/acetonitrile solution. Magnetic measurements indicate the presence of very strong antiferromagnetic interactions in the cluster core.

Keywords

• Iron(III) carboxylates
• Solvothermal synthesis
• X-ray structure
• Magnetic properties