Pressure effect on spin crossover in [Fe(phen)2(NCS)2] and [CrI2(depe)2]

In the present article, we discuss the results of investigations of the influence of hydrostatic pressure (up to 1.2 GPa) on the spin transition behavior in [Fe(phen)(2)(NCS)(2)] polymorph II and [CrI2(depe)(2)]. It is demonstrated that pressure effect studies are very helpful in elucidating the mechanism of cooperative dynamic electronic structure phenomena accompanied by significant volume changes. Application of hydrostatic pressure serves as a tool for modifying the ligand field strength in a controlled manner.