Stable complexes of multiple zero-valent metals and hydride as novel reagents

摘要

A composition and its method of production are provided. The composition includes at least one zero-valent metal atom in complex with at least one hydride molecule. In some instances, the composition includes a first zero-valent metal atom and a second zero-valent metal atom in complex with at least one hydride molecule. The method of production includes ball-milling an elemental metal in a high-surface area form, with a hydride. The composition can be useful as a reagent for the synthesis of zero-valent metal alloy nanoparticles.

主权项

1. A reagent complex according to a Formula:
M′Mz″−Xy wherein M′ is a first zero-valent metal having oxidation state zero, M″ is a second zero-valent metal having oxidation state zero, X is any of a binary metal hydride, a binary metalloid hydride, a complex metal hydride, and a complex metalloid hydride, y is an integral or fractional value greater than zero, z is an integral or fractional value greater than zero, and the first zero-valent metal and the second zero-valent metal are different elements.