A photo-induced excited state structure of a hetero-bimetallic ionic pair complex, Nd(DMA)4(H2O)4Fe(CN)6·3H2O, analyzed by single crystal X-ray diffraction

Abstract

The excited state crystal structure of the ionic complex (Nd(DMA)(4)(H(2)O)(4)-Fe(CN)(6)·3H(2)O (DMA = dimethylacetamide) has been determined at 15 K upon UV illumination by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Significant structural changes are observed around the Fe site in the excited state. These changes are similar to those observed for a related molecular compound exhibiting photomagnetic properties.