An ultrastable {Ag₅₅Mo₆} nanocluster with a Ag-centered multishell structure

Abstract

An ultrastable [Ag55(MoO4)6](43+) ({Ag55Mo6} for short) nanocluster with a Ag-centered multishell structure in compound [Ag55(MoO4)6(C≡C(t)Bu)24(CH3COO)18](OAc)·2H2O (1) has been obtained. The ultrastability of 1 was demonstrated by Mulliken population analysis. In addition, the potential wide gap semiconductor property and electrochemical properties of 1 were investigated.