Synthesis, crystal structure, and physical properties of a triangular-lattice magnet K2Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)⋅H2O

A previously unreported geometrically frustrating cobalt oxalatophosphate, K2Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)⋅H2O (KCoCP), is solvothermally synthesized and characterized. KCoCP shows a typical two-dimensional (2D) layered structure of [Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)]2− separated by K+ and H2O, which is isostructural to th...

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Published in:Journal of solid state chemistry 2023-01, Vol.317, p.123710, Article 123710
Main Authors: Chang, Siliang, Guo, Shu, Li, Ning, Li, Yongpeng, Liu, Shanshan, He, Tao, Yang, Xin, Feng, Kai
Format: Article
Language:English
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2D layer
Geometrical frustration
Magnetic properties
Oxalatophosphate
Semiconductor
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Summary:A previously unreported geometrically frustrating cobalt oxalatophosphate, K2Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)⋅H2O (KCoCP), is solvothermally synthesized and characterized. KCoCP shows a typical two-dimensional (2D) layered structure of [Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)]2− separated by K+ and H2O, which is isostructural to the previously reported Fe analogue. Specifically, the magnetic Co2+ ions sit on a distorted triangular lattice (TL) and introduce geometrical frustration into the system. The mainstay of the 2D layer [Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)]2− is cobalt oxalate skeleton with HPO4 and H2O groups staggering on both sides. The Bravais–Friedel–Donnay–Harker (BFDH) theory, which is used to predict the polyhedral morphology and crystal growth faces, indicates a chamfer polyhedron morphology of KCoCP crystal. UV–vis diffuse reflection and electronic structure calculation suggest KCoCP being a semiconductor with an indirect band gap (0.214 ​eV). The absence of long-range magnetic ordering for KCoCP is proved via a combination of magnetic susceptibility and specific-heat measurements down to 1.8 ​K. Thus, KCoCP shows potential to investigate unconventional low temperature physical properties in TL system. A triangular-lattice magnet K2Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)⋅H2O crystal. [Display omitted] •A new oxalatophosphate crystal K2Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)⋅H2O is solvothermally synthesized.•K2Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)⋅H2O shows a typical two-dimensional layered structure.•K2Co(HPO4)(C2O4)(OH2)⋅H2O is a good example of triangular lattice magnet for investigating the geometrical frustration.
ISSN:0022-4596
1095-726X
DOI:10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123710