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Structure of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate: model for room temperature molten salts

Journal of the Chemical Society Chemical Communications · 1994 · pp. 299–299

Joan Fuller✉Richard T. CarlinHugh C. De LongDustin Haworth

Abstract

The crystal structure of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium (EMI+) hexafluorophosphate consists of interionic interactions dominated by cation–anion coulombic forces with minimal hydrogen bonding and serves as a model for EMI+ room temperature molten salts containing weakly complexing anions.

Ionic liquids properties and applications Inorganic Fluorides and Related CompoundsHexafluorophosphateIonic liquidChemistryHydrogen bondIonMolten saltInorganic chemistryCrystal structureOrganic chemistryMolecule

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