The crystal structure of 3C(13)H(14)N(3)(+)FeF(6)(3-).3.5H(2)O was determin
ed. Both phenyl rings of the diphenylguanidine cation are oriented syn to t
he central C=NH2 group. The anions and cations are held together by a three
-dimensional network of hydrogen bonds. In the synthesis of this compound,
a second phase (iron trifluoride trihydrate) was formed and identified by p
owder diffraction data. Mossbauer results show two different iron environme
nts compatible with the two phases reported. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A.
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