From a Germylene to an “Inorganic Adamantane”: [{Ge 4 (μ‐O) 2 (μ‐OH) 4 }{W(CO) 5 } 4 ]·4THF (Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 30/2015)

The cover picture shows an inorganic adamantane‐type structure based on a germanium oxido cluster that was obtained from a germylene by hydrolysis and reaction with a tungsten carbonyl. The arrows point to four coordinated W(CO) 5 moieties as well to four edifices in Chemnitz (represented by the gray background) including the main university building (bottom). Known as a city shaped by heavy industry in the 19th century and marked by structural challenges in the 20th century, a closer look at the town reveals beautiful historic quarters, marvelous architecture, and picturesque natural scenery. This is often unexpected – as was the discovery of the novel cluster. Details are discussed in the article by M. Mehring et al. on p. 4996 ff . For more on the story behind the cover research, see the Cover Profile .