Radiation effects, zero thermal expansion, and pressure-induced phase transition in CsMnCo(CN)6

Hanna L.B. Boström, Andrew B. Cairns, Muzi Chen, Dominik Daisenberger, Christopher J. Ridley, Nicholas P. Funnell

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Abstract

The Prussian blue analogue CsMnCo(CN)6 is studied using powder X-ray and neutron diffraction under variable temperature, pressure, and X-ray exposure. It retains cubic F4̄3m symmetry in the range 85-500 K with minimal thermal expansion, whereas a phase transition to P4̄n2 occurs at ∼2 GPa, driven by octahedral tilting. A small lattice contraction occurs upon increased X-ray dose. Comparisons with related systems indicate that the CsI ions decrease the thermal expansion and suppress the likelihood of phase transformations. The results improve the understanding of the stimuli-responsive behaviour of coordination polymers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25072-25076
Number of pages5
JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume24
Issue number41
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 6 2022
Externally publishedYes

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