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1,2,3-Dithiazolyl and 1,2,35-Dithiadiazolyl Radicals as Spin-Bearing ...

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I-17e<br />

I-17f<br />

coupling, <strong>and</strong> in some c<strong>as</strong>es order <strong>as</strong> ferromagnets with T c values between 12 <strong>and</strong> 15<br />

K. 115 Many of these compounds also exhibit remarkable conductive properties in the<br />

direction of the π-stacking 116 <strong>and</strong> they have even achieved metallic conductivity with the<br />

organic radical I-17f with 3GPa of pressure applied. 117<br />

1.4 Metal Coordination of Radical Lig<strong>and</strong>s<br />

1.4.1 Magnetic Coupling Between Metal Centers<br />

When two metal ions are brought into close proximity to one another there will be<br />

some communication between the spins of any unpaired electrons <strong>as</strong>sociated with each<br />

ion <strong>and</strong> there are two motifs which can be considered. For example if two high spin, d 4<br />

metal ions are brought together such that coupling can occur, then the spins will either<br />

align in a parallel f<strong>as</strong>hion giving an overall spin of 4 described <strong>as</strong> ferromagnetic coupling,<br />

or they will be anti-aligned, rendering the compound diamagnetic with an overall spin of<br />

0, described <strong>as</strong> antiferromagnetic coupling.<br />

These interactions can occur via direct exchange, or if the two ions are linked via a<br />

closed-shell lig<strong>and</strong>, a mechanism referred to <strong>as</strong> super-exchange 118 can also occur, which<br />

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