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Citation: Yibo Yang, Yuqi Zeng, Yan Liu, Chunhuan Qu. “Cobalt” reveals its colorful charm[J]. University Chemistry, ;2026, 41(4): 324-328. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202503104 shu

“Cobalt” reveals its colorful charm

College of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing University of Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 402760, China

Corresponding author: Chunhuan Qu, quchunhua1@cqctcm.edu.cn
Received Date: 26 March 2025
Accepted Date: 10 June 2025

This article employs the narrative of Daisy's accidental entry into a cobalt complex doll city to introduce readers to the vibrant world of cobalt complexes, elucidating the origin of their diverse coloration. Through chemical explanations of the color variations in cobalt complexes, the study unveils the underlying principles governing their chromatic properties.
- Cobalt complexes,
- Color variation,
- Chromotropic mechanism
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