A new type of magnetic superhalogen has recently been discovered. These superhalogens possess the stability to allow scientists to create new types of salts with magnetic and super-oxidizing properties. Instead of a metal atom surrounded by halogens, these magnetic superhalogens contain stoichiometric metal-halogen moieties at the center with an extra halogen attached. Superhalogens have a make-up that is similar to that of the halogens, in that they can easily form salts from their negative anions when combined with elements such as sodium. Unlike halogens though, superhalogens have a much greater electron affinity. Basically superhalogens are like halogens only better and with strong magnetic properties. Although this research is still in its mere infancy, many applications can be foreseen in the future. The article states “The ability of superhalogens to carry large quantities of fluorine and chlorine can be used for combating biological agents.” Many industries will also be able to utilize this technology one day.
See: http://esciencenews.com/articles/2011/02/11/researchers.discover.a.new.class.magic.atomic.clusters.called.superhalogens
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