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Low-Symmetry Uranyl Pyrophosphate Cage Clusters

Journal Article · · Chemistry - A European Journal
Is cluster symmetry so important? The combination of uranyl, peroxide, and pyrophosphate in aqueous solution results in the self-assembly of highly complex clusters (see figure) containing 45 uranyl bipyramids and 23 pyrophosphate groups. These clusters are built from three basic structural units, and are highly unusual because they completely lack symmetry. They provide a window into the complex chemistry of evolving cluster topologies under the conditions of their formation.
Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Materials Science of Actinides (MSA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE SC Office of Basic Energy Sciences (SC-22)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0001089
OSTI ID:
1386650
Journal Information:
Chemistry - A European Journal, Journal Name: Chemistry - A European Journal Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 17; ISSN 0947-6539
Publisher:
ChemPubSoc Europe
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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