Tetrapropylammonium Tribromocupurate Complex[(C3H7)4N]CuBr3(II)- Synthesis, Thermal and Spectral Characterization

Due to their interesting physical properties like ferroelastic, ferroelectric and commensurate - incommensurate phases at low temperatures, the importance of ABX3 complex (A=univalent cation, NH4(+) and its alkyl derivatives; B= divalent transition metal cation and X=halogen) has been gained more interest in recent years. Materials in good crystalline form are needed in modern technologies using semiconductors, magnetic garnets and ultraviolet and infrared solid-state lasers. The TTPATBr-Cu complex type ABX(3) was grown by a slow evaporation process at room temperature. The synthesised complex is characterised by an elementary analysis, powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis. The synthesised complex is analysed by FTIR, proton and carbon-13 NMR spectrally. Elemental analysis data obtained for the complex confirm the molecular formulae [(CH3CH2CH2)(4)N](2)CuBr3(II). The IR spectrum of the complex confirms the presence of methyl and methylene groups in the complex. The IR spectra also confirm the presence of C-C and C-N bonds. The NMR spectra suggest the presence of N-propyl group in the complex. TG-DTG thermogram indicates that the final decomposition of the complex starts from 809(circle)C to form the end product. The prepared complex can be used for optical and biological applications. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Selection and peer-review under responsibility of the scientific committee of the 2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing, and Machining for Industry 4.0.

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ABX3 complexes have gained increasing interest due to their unique physical properties and wide applications in modern technologies. This study focused on the preparation and characterization of the TTPATBr-Cu complex, providing important insights for applications in materials and solid-state lasers.