Synthesis, structure and magnetic properties of a decametallic Ni single-molecule magnet

Chem Commun (Camb). 2005 Oct 28:(40):5038-40. doi: 10.1039/b510097f. Epub 2005 Sep 13.

Abstract

Ferromagnetic exchange between the ten Ni2+ ions in the complex [Ni10(tmp)2(N3)8(acac)6(MeOH)6] leads to a spin ground state of S = 10; single crystal M vs. H studies reveal the temperature and sweep rate dependent hysteresis loops expected for a single-molecule magnet.