Abstract
[C2N2H10][VOF4(H2O)] spontaneously crystallises in the polar space group P2(1); strongly distorted V- centred octahedral units form polar chains via head-to-tail H-bonding which, in turn, cooperate via the organic template to form a crystal exhibiting a strong SHG signal. It is suggested that the polar ordering arises from a preference for misalignment of the polar octahedra with the polar chain direction, leading to favourable, asymmetric template - chain H- bonding interactions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4298 |
Number of pages | 4298 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Chemistry |
Volume | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE
- INORGANIC CHAINS
- CS2<VOF4(H2O)>
- FRAMEWORKS
- MOLECULES
- HOST