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The Cluster Anion Si 9 4−
Author(s) -
von Schnering Hans Georg,
Somer Mehmet,
Kaupp Martin,
CarrilloCabrera Wilder,
Baitinger Michael,
Schmeding Andre,
Grin Yuri
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1521-3773(19980918)37:17<2359::aid-anie2359>3.0.co;2-g
Subject(s) - alkali metal , chemistry , cluster (spacecraft) , raman spectroscopy , ion , thermal decomposition , quantum chemical , decomposition , inorganic chemistry , component (thermodynamics) , crystallography , molecule , organic chemistry , physics , thermodynamics , computer science , optics , programming language
Solely on the basis of Raman spectra and quantum chemical calculations, the previously unknown cluster anion Si 9 4− (structure shown) was characterized and its structure determined. The anion is formed as a component of solid phases by the thermal decomposition of alkali metal monosilicides.