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Disorder−Order Ferroelectric Transition in the Metal Formate Framework of [NH<sub>4</sub>][Zn(HCOO)<sub>3</sub>]

Guan‐Cheng Xu, Xiaoming Ma, Li Zhang, Zhe‐Ming Wang, Song Gao

Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2010 · 352 citations · 29 references

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Natural SciencesMaterials SciencePhysicsCondensed Matter PhysicsInorganic ChemistrySolid State PhysicsCrystal ChemistryCrystallographyFerroelectric MaterialsInorganic MaterialsPhase TransitionsTransition Metal ChemistryCharge Ordering TransitionsFerroelectric Phase TransitionsFerroelectric PropertiesFerroelectric StructureMetal Framework DesignTransition Metal Oxides

Abstract

A three-dimensional chiral metal formate framework compound, [NH(4)][Zn(HCOO)(3)], undergoes a paraelectric-ferroelectric phase transition at 191 K triggered by the disorder-order transition of NH(4)(+) cations within the structure.

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