Spin crossover

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011199",
  "term": "Spin crossover",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A phenomenon observed in certain transition metal complexes where the spin state of the metal ion changes reversibly between a low-spin and a high-spin configuration. This change is typically induced by external stimuli such as temperature, pressure, or light. Spin crossover materials have potential applications in molecular switches and data storage.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "electronic stability",
    "low-spin",
    "low-spin state"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1999, 71, 1919. 'Glossary of terms used in theoretical organic chemistry' on page 1963 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199971101919)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spin-crossover/"
}