Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have synthesized a Bi 5 ⁻ ring, a molecule with five bismuth atoms, and stabilized it in a metal complex. Their discovery fills a gap ...

Unique five-atom bismuth ring synthesized By synthesizing an unusual molecule, researchers establish basis for development of new materials and chemical processes Date: February 13, 2025 Source: ...

“By synthesizing the Bi5--ring, we’ve answered a long-standing question of basic research. In the future, this molecule could play an important role in the development of new materials and chemical ...