The magnetic and crystal structures of Sr1-δFeO2-xFx, a new oxyfluoride

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Feb 7;52(11):2386-9. doi: 10.1039/c5cc04497a.

Abstract

A new quasi-two-dimensional oxyfluoride, Sr1-δFeO2-xFx, has been successfully synthesized by combining topotactic fluoridation and CaH2 reduction. The introduction of F through this synthesis provides a new route to introducing charge carriers into the square layered lattice through the formation of Fe(1+) ions. While the average crystal symmetry and magnetic structure remain the same as in the parent compound, the addition of F results in an enhanced buckling of the Fe(O/F)2 square plaquettes that is most likely topologically driven.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.