| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1306978 | Inorganica Chimica Acta | 2014 | 4 Pages |
•Tris(triphenylphosphane)copper(I) nitrate dimer synthesized.•Complex was investigated via an integrated multi-technique experimental approach.•Study suggests its application as precursor for copper oxide nanostructured material.•TEM image indicates formation of copper and copper oxide rods in the nanometer range.
The physico-chemical properties of tris(triphenylphosphane)copper(I) nitrate dimer (1) have been investigated. 1 exists as dimer in which one nitrate group acts as a bridge between two Cu(I) centers to complete the tetrahedral coordination about the metal while another nitrate is present as an anion to neutralize the [{(Ph3P)3Cu}2NO3]+ cation. The thermal behavior of the compound is assessed by TGA analysis. The compound sublimes, without premature side decompositions, at 295 °C. Residue analysis indicates that the compound can be a potential precursor for nanostructured copper oxides. TEM images for the decomposed product indicate the formation of rods in the nanometer range.
Graphical abstractThe physico-chemical properties of tris(triphenylphosphane)copper(I) nitrate have been thoroughly investigated via multi-technique experimental approach, which suggests applications of the compound as a precursor for copper and copper oxide nanostructured materials by Chemical Vapor Deposition.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
