The Large Nd₃N@C_2<i>n</i> (40≤<i>n</i>≤49) Cluster Fullerene Family: Preferential Templating of a C₈₈ Cage by a Trimetallic Nitride Cluster

Abstract

Nd3N pushes the limits: Unlike all the other encapsulated trimetallic nitride clusters (Sc3N, Y3N, Dy3N, Gd3N, …︁), which prefer a C80 cage, the Nd3N cluster is preferentially encapsulated in a larger C88 cage (see the HPLC trace in the picture). UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy and electrochemistry performed on the isolated Nd3[email protected]88 fraction show a very small band gap for this compound. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z703489_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.