Synthesis of Hofmann-type Zn(H2O)2Ni(CN)4.nG (G = water and 1,4-dioxane) clathrates and the determination of their structural properties by various spectroscopic methods

Thes tructures of the crystalline compounds were characterized via their spectral analyses. General information about the structures of the newly obtained Hofmann-type clathrates was obtained from their vibration spectra by considering significant changes in the vibration peaks of the cyanide group, water ligand molecule, and guest molecules (water and 1,4-dioxane). The thermal behavior of the Hofmann-type clathrates was investigated in the range of 25–500°C. In addition, experimental data on the magnetic properties of the Hofmann-type clathrates were obtained using the Gouy method under normal conditions.