Cation-driven electron transfer involving a spin transition at room temperature in a cobalt iron cyanide thin film

O. Sato, Y. Einaga, T. Iyoda, A. Fujishima, K. Hashimoto

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Abstract

The electronic structure of a cobalt iron cyanide thin film, Na0.4Co1.3[Fe(CN)6]5H2O, was switched from FeIII(low spin)-CN-CoII(high spin) to FeII(low spin)-CN-CoIII(low spin) by exchanging cations in interstitial sites from Na+ to K+. The reverse process was also induced by replacing Na+ with K+. That is, the alkali cations in the interstitial sites dominate the electronic and spin states of the host compound. This type of switching phenomenon can be achieved by choosing a compound with both electronic degeneracy and zeolitic properties.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3903-3905
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry B
Volume101
Issue number20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 15 1997
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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