Extended Linear Chain Compounds: Volume 1

1. The Solution Properties of One-Dimensional Metal Chain Complexes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Association of Square d8 Metal Complexes.- 2.1. Rhodium(I) Isocyanide Complexes; Self-Association.- 2.2. Iridium(I) Isocyanide Complexes; Self-Association.- 2.3. Chugaev's Red Salt, (CH3NC)2Pt(C4H9N4)+X?; Self-Association.- 2.4. Pt(CN)24; Self-Association.- 2.5. [(RNC)4Pt][Pt(CN)4]; Ion Pairs.- 3. Mixed Valence Chain Compounds.- 3.1. Halide-Bridged Chains.- 3.2. Metal-Metal-Bonded Chains.- 3.3. Some Comments on the Mechanism of Formation of Mixed Valence Chain Compounds.- Notation.- References.- 2. Mass Spectrometry of Low-Dimensional Materials.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Instrumentation.- 2.1. Sample Introduction.- 2.2. Types of Ionization.- 2.3. Ion Separation.- 3. Mass Spectrometry Combinations.- 3.1. Pyrolysis Mass Spectrometry.- 3.2. Thermal Analysis Mass Spectrometry.- 3.3. Stress Mass Spectrometry.- 4. Mass Spectrometric Applications of Low-Dimensional Materials.- 4.1. Poly(sulfurnitride), polythiazyl, (SN)X.- 4.2. Polyacetylene.- 4.3. Graphite.- 5. Conclusion.- References.- 3. The Synthesis, Structure, Electrical Conduction Properties, and Theory of Divalent, Tetravalent, and One-Dimensional Partially Oxidized Tetracyanoplatinate Complexes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Divalent Tetracyanoplatinates.- 2.1. Structural Studies.- 2.2. Optical Studies.- 2.3. Electrical Conduction Studies.- 3. Tetravalent Tetracyanoplatinates.- 3.1. Structural Studies.- 3.2. Solution, Optical, and Electrical Conduction Studies.- 4. Partially Oxidized Tetracyanoplatinate (POTCP) Metals.- 4.1. The Synthesis of POTCP Metals.- 4.2. The Molecular Structure of POTCP Metals.- 4.3. Anion-Deficient POTCP Salts.- 4.4. Cation-Deficient POTCP Salts.- 4.5. X-Ray Diffuse Scattering at Room Temperature and the Degree of Partial Oxidation.- 4.6. The Temperature Dependence of X-Ray Diffuse Scattering and Elastic Neutron Scattering.- 4.7. Inelastic Neutron Scattering, Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy.- 5. Summary and Discussion.- Notation.- References.- 4. Linear Chain Bis(oxalato)platinate Salts.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Survey of Reported Bis(oxalato)platinate Salts.- 3. Solution Chemistry of Bis(oxalato)platinate Salts.- 4. Degree of Partial Oxidation and the Peierls Superstructure.- 5. Structural Studies.- 5.1. Bis(oxalato)platinate(II) Salts.- 5.2. Partially Oxidized Bis(oxalato)platinate Salts.- 5.3. Non-Peierls Superstructures in Partially Oxidized Bis(oxalato)-platinate Salts.- 5.4. Intermodular Backbonding between Oxalate Ligands.- 6. Solid State Properties.- 6.1. Integral Oxidation State Salts.- 6.2. Partially Oxidized Salts.- 7. Comparison of the Properties of Partially Oxidized Bis(oxalato)platinate and Tetracyanoplatinate Salts.- 7.1. Type of Compound.- 7.2. Properties in Solution.- 7.3. Structural Features.- 7.4. Non-Peierls Superstructures.- 8. Conclusions.- Notation.- References.- 5. A Comprehensive Review of Linear Chain Iridium Complexes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Halotricarbonyliridium Complexes: Ir(CO)3X, X=Cl, Br, or I.- 2.1. Syntheses and Physical Properties.- 2.2. X-Ray Structural Results.- 2.3. Analytical Results.- 2.4. Band Calculations.- 2.5. Mass Spectra.- 2.6. X-Ray Diffuse Scattering.- 2.7. Polarized Reflectance Spectra.- 2.8. Summary.- 3. Dihalodicarbonyliridate Complexes.- 3.1. Synthesis and Reactivity.- 3.2. Characterization and Physical Properties.- 3.3. Summary.- Notation.- References.- 6. Highly Conductive Halogenated Low-Dimensional Materials.- 1. Introduction.- 1.1. Strategies for Synthesizing Highly Conductive Low-Dimensional Materials.- 1.2. General Properties of Halogens Relevant to the Synthesis of Conducting Materials.- 2. Techniques for the Characterization of Halogens in Conductive Materials.- 2.1. Resonance Raman and Infrared Spectroscopy.- 2.2. Mössbauer Spectroscopy.- 2.3. Diffraction Techniques.- 2.4. Extended X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS).- 2.5. Optical Spectroscopy.- 2.6. Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance Spectroscopy.- 2.7. X-Ray