Interstitial electron K(NH₃)₂

Quasi-2D spin-Peierls state

Interlayer interstitial anionic electrons form quasi-2D triangular arrays, inducing unprecedented spin-Peierls instability under pressure.

Ding, Chi · Lu, Qing · Guo, Zhaopeng · Huang, Tianheng · Wang, Junjie · Han, Yu · Xing, Dingyu · Sun, Jian

Science Bulletin 2024

Advantages

Predicted R3¯m K(NH₃)₂ as an electride with interstitial anionic electrons

IAEs arranged in quasi-2D triangular arrays

Ground state is dimerized P2₁/m phase with zigzag-type antiferromagnetic IAEs

Coexistence and positive interplay between magnetic and Peierls instabilities