Actinide complexes with Wells-Dawson Polyoxometalates (Part 2): Californium

Key Points

• The aim is to synthesize and characterize a californium-containing polyoxometalate.
• Synthesis of K17Cf(P2W17O61)2·2H2O using a Wells-Dawson POM ligand.
• Characterization of the new compound through various analytical techniques.
• Successful synthesis of the first californium polyoxometalate compound.
• Identification of californium as the heaviest element crystallized in this form.