This article investigates a unique magnetic transition in the triclinic compound Cu4(OH)6Cl2, demonstrating the practical application of bond percolation theory in a quantum magnet. Researchers observed a transition from short-range to long-range magnetic order within a Kagome lattice as temperature decreased, with the critical point matching theoretical predictions for two-dimensional bond percolation. This system also displayed unconventional static short-range order, influenced by coexisting spin liquids, offering insights into spin-liquid physics. The findings highlight the role of geometric frustration and chemical structure in magnetic transitions, potentially advancing the understanding of quantum magnetism and related phenomena.
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