M. Sokolov et al., Preparation and structure of K-2[Nb2O2(mu-OH)(2)(nta)(2)] center dot 4H(2)O; a complex of Nb(V) with a novel anti-{Nb2O2(mu-OH)(2)}(4+) core, INORG CH C, 3(3), 2000, pp. 96-98
The reaction between Nb2S4aq4+ and K(3)nta (nta is nitrilotriacetate, N(CH2
COO)(3)(3-)), followed by slow oxidation in air, leads to complete desulfur
isation of the starting Nb(IV) complex, oxidation of Nb( IV) to Nb( V) and
crystallisation of the title complex with hitherto unknown [Nb-2(O)(2)(mu-O
H)(2)](4+) core. The crystal structure of the product has been determined.
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