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Title: Evidence of dynamical effects and critical field in a cobalt spin crossover complex
The [Co(SQ) 2 (4-CN-py) 2 ] complex exhibits dynamical effects over a wide range of temperature. The orbital moment, determined by X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) with decreasing applied magnetic field, indicates a nonzero critical field for net alignment of magnetic moments, an effect not seen with the spin moment of [Co(SQ) 2 (4-CN-py) 2 ].  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2003057 1557417 2044049
PAR ID:
10328049
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Chemical Communications
Volume:
58
Issue:
5
ISSN:
1359-7345
Page Range / eLocation ID:
661 to 664
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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