ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
36.40.+d
;
61.60.+m
;
31.20.Pv
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The classical naked cluster ions of the post-transition elements that are stable in solid compounds and their lower charged analogues observed in mixed metal beams reflect the reduced number of good bonding orbitals. New cluster ions of indium that are hypoelectronic (fewer than 2n+2 skeletal bonding electrons) because of distortions or the bonding of heterometal atoms within the clusters are described. A large family of new, orbital-rich clusters of the group III and IV transition metals sheathed by halide are all centered by a wide variety of heteroatoms. Factors in their stability, possible analogous naked cluster targets, and some calculations are considered.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01429108
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