Synthesis of [Ni(NH₃)₆]C₆₀·6NH₃via ion exchange in liquid ammonia—a new, versatile access to ionic fullerides

Abstract

The ammoniate [Ni(NH₃)₆]C₆₀·6NH₃ is prepared from K₂C₆₀via cation exchange in liquid ammonia; the structure of the compound is determined by X-ray crystal structure analysis.

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