A series of coordination polyurethanes based on novel diols bis[N - [[
2 - henyl]methylene]hydroxylethyleneamino]-copper(II), cobalt(II) and
nickel (II) was synthesized successfully. The geometric structures of
the metal-Schiff base, which plays an important role on the properties
of these materials, were studied by extended X-ray absorption fine st
ructure and wide angle X-ray diffraction techniques. (C) 1997 by John
Wiley & Sons, Ltd.