2008) Synthesis, crystal structures and magnetic properties of a series of new cyanobridged complexes derived from templates [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2-and [Co(III)(CN) 6 ] 3-, Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 61:4, 550-562, Three new cyano-bridged complexes 1 [Ni(tn) 2 Ni(CN) 4been assembled by the templates [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2À and [Co(CN) 6 ] 3À . 1 consists of a one-dimensional linear chain -Ni(tn) 2 -NC-Ni(CN) 2 -CN-Ni(tn) 2À in which the Ni(II) centers are linked by two CN groups. One 1-D zigzag chain of 2 is formed with -Ni(2)-C-N-Cu(1)-N-C-linkages. A 2D structure of 3 is formed by an alternate array of [Co(CN) 6 ] 3À and [Co][Cu 6 ] units. For 1, there is an overall weak antiferromagnetic interaction between Ni(II) ions through the -NC-Ni-CN-bridges of the diamagnetic [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2À anions. 2 exhibits a weak antiferromagnetic exchange interaction between copper(II) ions mediated by [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2À diamagnetic bridges. Complex 3 exhibits a weak ferromagnetic interaction between nearest Cu II and Cu II atoms through -NC-Co-CN-bridges.