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C) cuboidal three-iron-four-sulfide [Fe3-S4] clusters—stable oxidation states are 0 and + 1 and (D) cubane four-iron-four-sulfide [Fe4-S4] clusters—stable oxidation states are + 1 and +2 for ferredoxin-type clusters and +2 and +3 for HIPIP clusters. Electrons can be delocalized, such that the valences of individual iron atoms lie between ferrous and ferric forms. Low-molecular-weight proteins containing the first and the last three types are referred to as rubredoxins (Rd) and ferredoxins (Fd), respectively. The protein ligands are frequently Cys residues, but a number of others are found, notably His, which replaces two of the thiol ligands in the [Fe2-S2] Rieske proteins. In addition to these, discrete Rd... 

Iron—sulfur proteins contain four basic core structures which have been characterized crystallographically both in model compounds and in iron—sulfur proteins (Rao and Holm, 2004). These are (Figure 13.16), respectively, (a) rubedoxins found only in bacteria, in which the [Fe—S] cluster consists of a single Fe atom hganded to four Cys residues — the iron atom can be in the +2 or +3 valence (b) rhombic two iron—two sulfide [Fe2 S2] clusters — typical stable cluster oxidation states are +1 and +2 (the charges of the coordinating cys-teinate residues are not considered) (c) cuboidal three-iron—four sulfide [Fe3—S4] clusters — stable oxidation... 

These results, still in a preliminary state, beautifully conform to the intuitive model of chemical bonding with alkali metal suboxides. The description of the characteristic clusters as quasi-free ionic units seems adequate. But in reality the / w sumrna) repulsive forces between the ions have to be compensated by a constraining field of free electrons to make the clusters stable. As a first approximation the constraining field is represented by a shielding effect of the electrons on the Rb ions leading to a reduction of the net charge of the clusters in the described calculations. 

Ground-state structures of neutral and charged silicon clusters. Stable structures of neutral silicon clusters... 

PPha, pyridine) organic groups (olefines, aromatic derivatives) and also form other derivatives, e.g. halides, hydrides, sulphides, metal cluster compounds Compounds containing clusters of metal atoms linked together by covalent (or co-ordinate) bands, metaldehyde, (C2H40) ( = 4 or 6). A solid crystalline substance, sublimes without melting at I12 1I5" C stable when pure it is readily formed when elhanal is left in the presence of a catalyst at low temperatures, but has unpredictable stability and will revert to the monomer, ft is used for slug control and as a fuel. 

The hydration of more inert ions has been studied by O labelling mass spectrometry. 0-emiched water is used, and an equilibrium between the solvent and the hydration around the central ion is first attained, after which the cation is extracted rapidly and analysed. The method essentially reveals the number of oxygen atoms that exchange slowly on the timescale of the extraction, and has been used to establish the existence of the stable [1 10304] cluster in aqueous solution. 

A microwave pulse from a tunable oscillator is injected into the cavity by an anteima, and creates a coherent superposition of rotational states. In the absence of collisions, this superposition emits a free-mduction decay signal, which is detected with an anteima-coupled microwave mixer similar to those used in molecular astrophysics. The data are collected in the time domain and Fourier transfomied to yield the spectrum whose bandwidth is detemimed by the quality factor of the cavity. Hence, such instruments are called Fourier transfomi microwave (FTMW) spectrometers (or Flygare-Balle spectrometers, after the inventors). FTMW instruments are extraordinarily sensitive, and can be used to examine a wide range of stable molecules as well as highly transient or reactive species such as hydrogen-bonded or refractory clusters [29, 30]. 

Clusters are intennediates bridging the properties of the atoms and the bulk. They can be viewed as novel molecules, but different from ordinary molecules, in that they can have various compositions and multiple shapes. Bare clusters are usually quite reactive and unstable against aggregation and have to be studied in vacuum or inert matrices. Interest in clusters comes from a wide range of fields. Clusters are used as models to investigate surface and bulk properties [2]. Since most catalysts are dispersed metal particles [3], isolated clusters provide ideal systems to understand catalytic mechanisms. The versatility of their shapes and compositions make clusters novel molecular systems to extend our concept of chemical bonding, stmcture and dynamics. Stable clusters or passivated clusters can be used as building blocks for new materials or new electronic devices [4] and this aspect has now led to a whole new direction of research into nanoparticles and quantum dots (see chapter C2.17). As the size of electronic devices approaches ever smaller dimensions [5], the new chemical and physical properties of clusters will be relevant to the future of the electronics industry. 

Metal-carbide clusters are relevant to the fonnation of both endohedral fullerenes and carbon nanotubes [1351. There also exists a class of apparently stable metal-carbide cluster ions, = Ti, V, Cr, Zr and Hf), called... 

Molecular clusters are weakly bound aggregates of stable molecules. Such clusters can be produced easily using supersonic expansion, and have been extensively studied by both electronic and vibrational spectroscopy [146,... 

In order to obtain a homogenous and stable latex compound, it is necessary that insoluble additives be reduced in particle size to an optimum of ca 5 )Tm and dispersed or emulsified in water. Larger-size chemical particles form a nucleus for agglomeration of smaller particles and cause localized dispersion instabiHty particles <3 fim tend to cluster with similar effect, and over-milled zinc oxide dispersions are particularly prone to this. Water-soluble ingredients, including some accelerators, can be added directly to the latex but should be made at dilute strength and at similar pH value to that of the latex concentrate. 

Closo Clusters 2n + 2 Systems). The assignment of valence electrons and the factoring out of those electrons involved in exopolyhedral bonds provides 2n framework electrons for a B H molecule, two electrons short of the 2n + 2 closo count. In fact, stable neutral B H molecules are not... 

Regioselective coniugale reduction and reductive silylation of a,p-unsaturated ketones, esters, and aldehydes using a stable copper (I) hydride cluster (Ph3P)CuH 6... 

Figure 1.11 The formation of metal clusters during the nucleation of a new phase. The co-ordination is first tetrahedral, leading to 5-fold symmetry, until the 13-atom icosahedron is formed which transforms into the cubic icosahedron of the stable phase...

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