Document Type
Article
Original Publication Date
2002
Journal/Book/Conference Title
The Journal of Chemical Physics
Volume
116
Issue
4
DOI of Original Publication
10.1063/1.1429245
Date of Submission
October 2015
Abstract
Global optimization of the geometry of small Ni clusters interacting with benzene molecules yields equilibrium structures where the Ni atoms find themselves caged between the benzene molecules. This leads to quenching of the Ni magnetic moment in most of the complexes even though the structure of the caged Ni clusters remain relatively unchanged from their otherwise free gas phase geometry. The accuracy of these predictions, based on density functional theory with generalized gradient approximation for exchange and correlation, is established by the good agreement achieved between the calculated and available experimental dissociation energies and ionization potentials.
Rights
Rao, B. K., Jena, P. Caging of Ni clusters by benzene molecules and its effect on the magnetism of Ni clusters. The Journal of Chemical Physics 116, 1343 (2002). Copyright © 2002 AIP Publishing LLC.
Is Part Of
VCU Physics Publications
Comments
Originally published at http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1429245