N. S. Kurnakov's Contribution to Coordination Chemistry

N. T. Kuznetsov

Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences,
Leninskii pr. 31, Moscow, 119991 Russia

Abstract—N.S. Kurnakov’s most important works in coordination chemistry are overviewed. Special attention
is given to Kurnakov’s dissertation “On Complex Metal Bases,” to his understanding of the structure of coor-
dination compounds, to the mutual effects of ligands, and to the key ideas in coordination chemistry developed
by Chugaev and Chernyaev’s school. Kurnakov’s role in the foundation of the Soviet platinum industry is
pointed out.

DOI: 10.1134/S0036023610110033

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