Single-molecule magnets based on iron(iii) oxo clusters

Polynuclear compounds of magnetic transition metal ions are attracting large interest after the discovery that their magnetisation may relax very slowly at low temperature. Since their behaviour is similar to that of bulk magnets they may be called single molecule magnets. Here we review the magnetic properties of iron(III) clusters showing such features which may be interesting for future applications, as well as strategies for designing new molecules with increased performances.