Intermolecular contact-tuned magnetic nature in one-dimensional 3d-5d bimetallic systems: from a metamagnet to a single-chain magnet.

Assembling [W(CN) 6(bpy)] (-) and magnetic anisotropic Mn Schiff bases produced two Mn (III)(3d)-W (V)(5d) bimetallic chains. Modulation of the types and degrees of interchain pi-pi interactions in the one-dimensional coordination polymers leads to the variation of the magnetic behavior from a metamagnetic character to a single-chain magnet property.