Untersuchungen des Hydroxylammonium-Fluorogallats

Summary Crystals of (NH₃OH)₃GaF₆ have been isolated from aqueous solution. The compound crystallizes triclinic, with cell parametersa=6.539(5) Å,b=6.924(5) Å,c=9.403(1) Å, =87.01(9)°, =83.98(8)°, =70.28(8)°. The thermal decomposition was studied by TG and DSC analysis.

     

Komplexe des zweiwertigen Molybdäns,Derivate des Oktahalodimolybdat(II)-Ions, 4. Mitt.: Darstellungen und Kristallstrukturen von zwei neutralen Komplexen mit 4-Methylpyridin

Mo₂Cl₄ Pic ₄·CHCl₃ (A) (Pic=4-methylpyridine) and Mo₂Br₄ Pic ₄ (B) crystallize in the monoclinic space group.A inC2/c (No. 15) witha=15.175 (4),b=10.847 (2),c=19.946 (6) and =104.52 (2)°;D _o=1.71 (2),D _c =1.72 gcm^–3 forZ=4.B inP2_l/n (No. 14) witha=9.270 (3),b=16.614 (5),c=9.305 (3) and =91.96 (5)°;D _o=2.03 (3),D _c =2.05 gcm^–3 forZ=2.Two halogens and 4-methylpyridines of the MoX ₂ Pic ₂ group are in the trans position. Mo–Mo bond lengths are 2.153 96) forA and 2.150 92) forB. Both molecules are situated on the inversion center resulting in the eclipsed configuration of the ligands around the molybdenum pair. The structure ofB has been refined to the conventionalR factors of 0.08 and 0.098. Disorder on the part of 4-methylpyridines and chloroform molecules stopped the refinement ofA at the endR value of 0.175.Mean Mo–X and Mo–N bonding distances are 2.40 (2), 2.25 (5) forA and 2.53 (3), 2.25 (1) forB.

     

Phase equilibria in the Ag4SSe-SnTe system

The phase diagram of the system Ag₄SSe-SnTe is studied by means of X-ray diffraction, differential thermal and metallographic analyses and measurements of the microhardness and the density of the material. This diagram is divided into two eutectic-type subdiagrams by the composition Ag₄SSe·2SnTe. The unit-cell parameters of the intermediate phases 3Ag₄SSe·SnTe (phase A) and -Ag₄SSe·2SnTe (phase B) are determined as follows: for phase A: a=0.7851 nm, b=0.7196 nm, c=0.6296 nm, =101.32°, =85.90°, =111.36°; for phase B: a=0.3662 nm, b=0.3303 nm, c=0.3343 nm, =90.74°, =108.94°, =91.91°. The phase Ag4SSe·2SnTe melts congruently at 615°C and a polymorphic transition of the phase takes place at T _- =110°C.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

On the crystal chemistry of three copper(II)-arsenates: Cu3(AsO4)2-III,Na4Cu(AsO4)2, and KCu4(AsO4)3

The three copper(II)-arsenates were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions; their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods:Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III:a=5.046(2) Å,b=5.417(2) Å,c=6.354(2) Å, =70.61(2)°, =86.52(2)°, =68.43(2)°,Z=1, space group ,R=0.035 for 1674 reflections with sin / 0.90 Å^–1.Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂:a=4.882(2) Å,b=5.870(2) Å,c=6.958(3) Å, =98.51(2)°, =90.76(2)°, =105.97(2)°,Z=1, space group ,R=0.028 for 2157 reflections with sin / 0.90 Å^–1.KCu₄(AsO₄)₃:a=12.234(5) Å,b=12.438(5) Å,c=7.307(3) Å, =118.17(2)°,Z=4, space group C2/c,R=0.029 for 1896 reflections with sin / 0.80 Å^–1.Within these three compounds the Cu atoms are square planar [4], tetragonal pyramidal [4+1], and tetragonal bipyramidal [4+2] coordinated by O atoms; an exception is the Cu(2)^[4+1] atom in Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III: the coordination polyhedron is a representative for the transition from a tetragonal pyramid towards a trigonal bipyramid. In KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ the Cu(1)^[4]O₄ square and the As(1)O₄ tetrahedron share a common O—O edge of 2.428(5) Å, resulting in distortions of both the CuO₄ square and the AsO₄ tetrahedron. The two Na atoms in Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂ are [6] coordinated, the K atom in KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ is [8] coordinated by O atoms.Die drei Kupfer(II)-Arsenate wurden unter Hydrothermalbedingungen gezüchtet und ihre Kristallstrukturen mittels Einkristall-Röntgenbeugungsmethoden ermittelt:Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III:a = 5.046(2) Å,b = 5.417(2) Å,c = 6.354(2) Å, = 70.61 (2)°, = 86.52(2)°, = 68.43(2)°,Z = 1, Raumgruppe ,R = 0.035 für 1674 Reflexe mit sin / 0.90 Å^–1.Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂:a = 4.882(2) Å,b = 5.870(2) Å,c = 6.958(3) Å, = 98.51(2)°, = 90.76(2)°, = 105.97(2)°,Z = 1, Raumgruppe ,R = 0.028 für 2157 Reflexe mit sin / 0.90 Å^–1.KCu₄(AsO₄)₃:a = 12.234(5) Å,b = 12.438(5) Å,c = 7.307(3) Å, = 118.17(2)°,Z = 4, Raumgruppe C2/c,R = 0.029 für 1896 Reflexe mit sin / 0.80 Å^–1.Die Cu-Atome in diesen drei Verbindungen sind durch O-Atome quadratisch planar [4], tetragonal pyramidal [4 + 1] und tetragonal dipyramidal [4 + 2]-koordiniert; eine Ausnahme ist das Cu(2)^{[4 + 1]}-Atom in Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III: Das Koordinationspolyeder stellt einen Vertreter des Übergangs von einer tetragonalen Pyramide zu einer trigonalen Dipyramide dar. In KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ haben das Cu(1)^[4]O₄-Quadrat und das As(1)O₄-Tetraeder eine gemeinsame O—O-Kante von 2.428(5) Å, was eine Verzerrung der beiden Koordinationsfiguren CuO₄-Quadrat und AsO₄-Tetraeder bedingt. Die zwei Na-Atome in Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₃ sind durch O-Atome [6]-koordiniert, das K-Atom in KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ ist [8]-koordiniert.

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Zur Kristallchemie dreier Kupfer (II)-Arsenate: Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III, Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂ und KCu₄(AsO₄)₃

     

Ein neuer Typ quaternärer Oxometallate: K3Na2[InO4]

With K₃Na₂[InO₄] the first example of new kind of oxides of the type A₃A₂[MO₄] with R(A)>R(A) was prepared in form of colourless single crystals by oxidation of the intermetallic compound KNaIn₂. Intimate mixtures of the educts (K₂O₂: K_0.5Na_0.5In=1.2:1) were heated in sealed Ag-tubes (380 °C, 2 d, then 480 °C, 5 d). K₃Na₂[InO₄] crystallizes monoclinic (P2₁/n) witha=1012.6 pm,b=969.9 pm,c=725.4 pm, =91.02°;Z=4. The crystal structure was elucidated by four-circle diffractometer (PW 1100, Ag-K, 6047I _o(hkl),R=7.3%,R _w=4.4%). The new typ forms a very complicated 3-dimensional network ³ {Na₂InO₄} stuffed by 3 K⁺. The Madelung part of lattice energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.

Professor Edwin Hengge zum 60. Geburtstag am 21. Juli 1990 gewidmet     

Synthese und Strukturanalyse von Na3SbSe3·3Sb2O3·0,5Sb(OH)3

Investigations in the system Sb-Se-NaOH-H₂O, hydrothermal conditions, yielded crystals of the compound Na₃SbSe₃·3Sb₂O₃·0,5Sb(OH)₃. The structure of this compound (a=14.40 Å,c=5.568 Å; space group P 6₃-C ₆ ⁶ ;Z=2) was determined from 985 independent X-ray intensities — collected on an automaticWeissenberg type diffractometer — by thePatterson method and refined by the least squares method toR=8.3% (with -weighting 5.9%). The structure consists of SbO₃ pyramids which are connected via common oxygen corners to tubes parallel [001]. These tubes and SbSe₃ pyramids are combined by Na atoms to a framework. The Sb(OH)₃ groups are statistically located within the channels of the tubes.

     

Verfeinerung der Kristallstruktur von Kupfer(II)-hydroxichlorid,Cu(OH)Cl

The crystal structure of Cu(OH)Cl [a=5.555 (2) Å,b=6.671 (4) Å,c=6.127 (2) Å, =114.88 (3)°, space group P2_I/a,Z=4] was refined for 810 observed reflections with sin /0.80 Å^–1 toR=0.035. Crystals were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The copper atom is planar four coordinated by three oxygen atoms and one chlorine atom; two further chlorine atoms complete its coordination. The copper polyhedra share edges to build up sheets, which are connected by hydrogen bonds to the chlorine atoms of adjacent sheets.

     

The crystal structure of Fe(SeO2OH)(SeO4)·H2O

Summary The crystal structure of the hydrothermally synthesized compound Fe(SeO₂OH) (SeO₄) · H₂O was determined by single crystal diffraction methods:a=8.355(2) Å,b=8.696(2) Å,c=9.255(2) Å, =93.72(1)°,V=670.95 ų;Z=4, space group P2₁/c,R=0.029,R _w=0.027 for 2430 independent reflections (sin /0.76 Å^–1). Isolated FeO₅(H₂O)-octahedra share five corners with [SeO₂OH] and [SeO₄] groups to form sheets parallel to (100). These sheets are interconnected via hydrogen bonds only.

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Die Kristallstruktur von Fe(SeO₂OH)(SeO₄)·H₂O

Zusammenfassung Die Kristallstruktur der hydrothermal dargestellten Verbindung Fe(SeO₂OH) (SeO₄)·H₂O wurde mittels Einkristallbeugungsmethoden bestimmt:a=8.355(2) Å,b=8.696(2) Å,c=9.255(2) Å, =93.72(1)°,V=670.95 ų;Z=4, Raumgruppe P2₁/c,R=0.029,R _w=0.027 für 2 430 unabhängige Reflexe (sin / 0.76 Å^–1). Isolierte FeO₅(H₂O)-Oktaeder teilen fünf Ecken mit [SeO₂OH]- und [SeO₄]-Gruppen, wobei sie Schichten parallel (100) bilden. Diese Schichten sind nur über Wasserstoffbrücken miteinander verbunden.

     

PbCu3(OH)(NO3)(SeO3)3·1/2H2O und Pb2Cu3O2(NO3)2(SeO3)2: Synthese und Kristallstrukturuntersuchung

Crystals of PbCu₃(OH)(NO₃)(SeO₃)₃·1/2H₂O [a=7.761(3)Å,b=9.478(4)Å,c=9.514(4)Å, =66.94(2)°, =69.83(2)°, =81.83(2)°, space group P ,Z=2] and Pb₂Cu₃O₂(NO₃)₂(SeO₃)₂ [a=5.884(2)Å,b=12.186(3)Å,c=19.371(4)Å, space group Cmc2₁,Z=4] were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Their crystal structures were refined with three-dimensional X-ray data toR _w=0.033 resp. 0.055. In PbCu₃(OH)(NO₃)(SeO₃)₃·1/2H₂O the Cu atoms are [4+1] and [4+2] coordinated and via SeO₃ groups a three-dimensional atomic arrangement is built up. In Pb₂Cu₃O₂(NO₃)₂(SeO₃)₂ there are sheets, which are connected only via Pb-O bonds ranging from 2.98 Å to 3.16 Å.

     

Crystal structure of Li2Cu3(SeO3)2(SeO4)2

Summary Single crystal X-ray data of the hydrothermally grown new phase Li₂Cu₃(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄)₂ were measured with a four-circle diffractometer up to sin /=0.81 Å^–1 [I2/a,Z=4,V=1175.5 ų,a=16.293(6),b=5.007(2),c=14.448(6) Å, = 94.21(1)°]. The structure was determined by direct and Fourier methods and refined toR=0.034,R _w =0.027 for 2 086 independent reflections.Cu(1)^[4+1]O₅ forms a tetragonal pyramid, Cu(2)^{[4 + 2]}O₆ is a strongly elongated octahedron. The Li atom is surrounded by four O atoms forming a distorted tetrahedron. Se(IV)O₃ and Se(VI)O₄ groups are in accordance to literature, mean Se-O bond lengths are 1.714 and 1.644 Å.

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Die Kristallstruktur von Li₂Cu₃(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄)₂

Zusammenfassung Einkristall-Röntgendaten der hydrothermal gezüchteten neuen Phase Li₂Cu₃(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄)₂ wurden mit einem Vierkreisdiffraktometer im Bereich bis zu sin /=0.81 Å^–1 gemessen [I2/a,Z=4,V=1175.5 ų,a=16.293(6),b=5.007(2),c=14.448(6) Å, =94.21(1)°]. Die Kristallstruktur wurde mittels direkter und Fourier-Methoden bestimmt und für 2 086 unabhängige Reflexe zuR=0.034,R _w =0.027 verfeinert.Cu(1)^[4+1]O₅ bildet eine tetragonale Pyramide, Cu(2)^[4+2]O₆ ist ein stark verlängertes Oktaeder. Das Li-Atom ist von vier O-Atomen in Gestalt eines verzerrten Tetraeders umgeben. Die Se(IV)O₃-und Se(VI)O₄-Gruppen entsprechen der Literatur, die mittleren Se-O-Abstände betragen 1.714 und 1.644 Å.

     

Die Kristallstruktur von Cu7(OH)6(TeO3)2(SO4)2

The crystal structure of the new phase Cu₇(OH)₆(TeO₃)₂(SO₄)₂ [a=7.389 (1),b=7.638 (1),c=7.662 (2) Å, =75.17 (1), =75.90 (1), =84.19 (1)°;Z=1] was determined by direct methods andFourier summations from X-ray intensities, and was refined in space group P -C _i ¹ toR=0.039. As usual, the Cu(II) atoms are coordinated to four O atoms forming approximately a square with average Cu-O=1.96 (3) Å; one or two more distant O neighbours complete the coordination. The shape of the TeO₃ group is a rather clear-cut trigonal pyramid. A disorder was found for the SO₄ tetrahedra. The compound was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions [500 (10) K, saturation vapour pressure].

Herrn Prof. Dr.K. Komarek zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

Crystal structures of Co3(SeO3)3·H2O and Ni3(SeO3)3·H2O,two new isotypic compounds

Summary The crystal structures of the new, hydrothermally synthesized, isotypic compounds Co₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O and Ni₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O were determined by direct and Fourier methods and refined toR _w=0.023, 0.032 using single crystal X-ray data up to sin/=0.81 Å^–1 [space group P ,a=8.102 (2), 7.986 (3) Å;b=8.219 (2), 8.133 (3) Å;c=8.572 (2), 8.422 (3) Å, =69.15 (1), 69.50 (1)°; =62.88 (1), 62.50 (1)°; =67.23 (1), 67.64 (1)°;Z=2]. The structures are built up from [Me ₅(SeO₃)₆·2H₂O]^2– sheets containing three crystallographically different types of octahedrally coordinatedMe ²⁺ and trigonal pyramidal coordinated Se⁴⁺ atoms, respectively. These sheets are linked only by a fourth type ofMe ^2+[6] atom. All coordination polyhedra deviate significantly from their ideal shapes, bond lengths within the extremly distortedMe(4)O₆ polyhedra range from 1.983 (2) Å to 2.403 (2) Å in Co₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O and from 1.987 (4) Å to 2.301 (3) Å in the Ni compound, O-Se-O bond angles were found between 92.8 (2)° and 104.9 (1)°. Hydrogen bond lengths are 2.802 (3)Å and 2.600 (4)Å in the Co compound, and 2.762 (6) Å and 2.561 (6) Å in Ni₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O. The latter is one of the shortest known hydrogen bonds donated by a water molecule.

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Die Kristallstrukturen von Co₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O und Ni₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O, zwei neue isotype Verbindungen

Zusammenfassung Die Kristallstrukturen der neuen, hydrothermal synthetisierten, isotypen Verbindungen Co₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O und Ni₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O wurden mit direkten und Fourier-Methoden bestimmt und unter Verwendung von Einkristallröntgendaten bis sin/=0.81 Å^–1 aufR _w-Werte von 0.023, 0.032 verfeinert [Raumgruppe P ,a=8.102 (2), 7.986 (3) Å;b=8.219 (2), 8.133 (3) Å;c=8.572 (2), 8.422 (3) Å, =69.15 (1), 69.50 (1)°; =62.88 (1), 62.50 (1)°; =67.23 (1), 67.64 (1)°;Z=2]. Die Strukturen werden von [Me ₅(SeO₃)₆·2H₂O]^2– Schichten aufgebaut, die je drei kristallographisch unterschiedliche Arten von oktaedrisch koordiniertenMe ²⁺ und trigonal pyramidal koordinierten Se⁴⁺ Atomen enthalten. Diese Schichten sind nur durch eine vierte Art vonMe ^2+[6] Atomen verknüpft. Alle Koordinationspolyeder weichen deutlich von ihren Idealformen ab, Bindungslängen in den extrem verzerrtenMe(4)O₆ Polyedern variieren zwischen 1.983 (2) Å und 2.403 (2) Å in Co₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O und zwischen 1.987 (4) Å und 2.301 (3) Å in der Ni-Verbindung, O-Se-O-Bindungswinkel liegen zwischen 92.8 (2)° und 104.9 (1)°. Wasserstoffbrückenlängen sind 2.802 (3) Å und 2.600 (4) Å in der Co-Verbindung, und 2.762 (6) Å und 2.561 (6) Å in Ni₃(SeO₃)₃·H₂O. Letztere ist eine der kürzesten bekannten Wasserstoffbrücken eines Wassermoleküls.

     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Kupfer(II)-oxo-selenite Cu2O(SeO3) (kubisch und monoklin) und Cu4O(SeO3)3 (monoklin und triklin)

Syntheses within the system CuO-SeO₂-H₂O revealed four copper(II)-oxo-selenites. The crystal structures of these compounds were determined by single crystal X-ray techniques. Chemical formulae, lattice parameters and space groups are: Cu₂O(SeO₃)-I [a=8.925 (1) Å, P2₁3], Cu₂O(SeO₃)-II [a=6.987 (5) Å,b=5.953 (4) Å,c=8.429 (6) Å, =92.17 (3)°, P2₁/n], Cu₄O(SeO₃)₃-I [a=15.990 (8) Å,b=13.518 (8) Å,c=17.745 (12) Å, =90.49 (5)°, P2₁/a], and Cu₄O(SeO₃)₃-II [a=7.992 (6) Å,b=8.141 (6) Å,c=8.391 (6) Å, =77.34 (3)°, =65.56 (3)°, =81.36 (3)°, ].All the Cu atoms are-with one exception-[4], [4+1], and [4+2] coordinated by O atoms. The four nearest O atoms are more or less distorted square planar arranged. Within the CuO₄ squares the Cu-O bond lengths are significantly shorter for the [4] coordinated O atoms as compared with those of the [4+1] and [4+2] coordinated Cu atoms. The exception in the coordination of the Cu atoms is the Cu(1) atom in Cu₂O(SeO₃)-I with the site symmetry 3, which is trigonal dipyramidal [5] coordinated. A common feature of these four crystal structures is, that O atoms outside the SeO₃ groups are tetrahedrally coordinated by four Cu(II) atoms. The Se atoms are as usual [3] coordinated, building up SeO₃ pyramids. In all these four compounds the copper-oxygen polyhedra are combined to a three-dimensional network.

     

Thermal analysis in the synthesis and crystal formation of oxides

Vapour phase treatment at elevated temperatures with an activating agent is an effective method of synthesis and purposeful modification of amorphous and fine-grained crystalline substances. In the systems amorphous silica-quartz and amorphous Al(OH)₃ -crystalline-Al₂O₃ different forms of bound water are of prime importance. DTA, TG, DSC, NMR¹H,²⁹Si,²⁷Al, IR spectroscopy, electron- and optical microscopy methods have been used. The interaction of water molecules with the base skeleton and with hydroxide groups on the surface and in the bulk of the silica is of primary significance for modification of the silica structure. The proportion of different forms of the bound water determines the integral evaporation enthalpy of water. Various properties of silica are determined by weak bound water in the surface layer of the material. In the sequence Al(OH)₃ —-Al₂O₃ the structure transformation is observed according to the following scheme:-Al(OH)₃ —-AlOOH- -Al₂O₃, which takes place during the vapour phase treatment with activator.

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Zusammenfassung Eine Dampfphasenbehandlung bei höheren Temperaturen mit einem Aktivierungsmittel ist eine effektive Methode zur Synthese und zielgerichteten Modifizierung von amorphen und feinkörnigen kristallinen Substanzen. In den Systemen amorphes Siliziumdioxid-Quarz sowie amorphes Al(OH)₃-kristallines-Al₂O₃ hat verschiedenartig gebundenes Wasser eine primäre Bedeutung. Bei den Untersuchungen kamen DTA, TG, DSC,¹H-,²⁹Si-,²⁷Al-NMR, IR-Spektroskopie sowie Elektronen- und optische Mikroskopie zur Anwendung. Die Wechselwirkung von Wassermolekülen mit dem Grundgerüst und mit Hydroxidgruppen an der Oberfläche und im Innern von Silika ist für die Modifizierung der Silikastruktur von primärer Bedeutung. Der Anteil der verschiedenartig gebundenen Wasserformen bestimmt die vollständige Verdampfungsenthalpie des Wassers. Die verschiedenen Eigenschaften von Silika werden durch schwach gebundenes Wasser in der Oberflächenschicht der Substanz bestimmt. Die Umwandlung Al(OH)₃ —-Al₂O₃ durchläuft folgendes Schema:-Al(OH)₃--AlOOH--Al₂O₃, nach dem der Vorgang bei der Gasphasenbehandlung mit Aktivator abläuft.

     

Crystal structure of synthetic Cu3SeO4(OH)4

Summary The crystal structure of synthetic Cu₃SeO₄(OH)₄ was determined by single crystal X-ray methods:a=8.382 (2) Å,b=6.087 (1) Å,c=12.285 (2) Å,V=626.8 ų,Z=4, space group Pnma,R=0.026,R _w =0.021 for 1255 independent reflections (sin / 0.8 Å^–1). The crystal structure is isotypic to that of the mineral antlerite, Cu₃SO₄(OH)₄. The copper atoms are Jahn-Teller distorted with Cu^[4+2]O₆ polyhedra forming triple chains along [010]. These chains are linked via SeO₄ tetrahedra and weak hydrogen bonds to a framework structure.

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Die Kristallstruktur von synthetischem Cu₃SeO₄(OH)₄

Zusammenfassung Die Kristallstruktur von synthetischem Cu₃SeO₄(OH)₄ wurde mittels Einkristall-Röntgenmethoden ermittelt:a=8.382 (2) Å,b=6.087 (1) Å,c=12.285 (2) Å,V=626.8 ų,Z=4, Raumgruppe Pnma,R=0.026,R _w =0.021 für 1255 unabhängige Reflexe (sin / 0.8 Å^–1). Die Kristallstruktur ist isotyp mit der des Minerals Antlerit, Cu₃SO₄(OH)₄. Die Kupferatome sind Jahn-Teller-verzerrt, die Cu^[4+2]O₆ Polyeder bilden Dreierketten entlang [010]. Diese Ketten sind über SeO₄-Tetraeder und schwache Wasserstoffbrücken zu einer Gerüststruktur verbunden.

     

The crystal structure of ZnFe 2 3+ (SeO3)4

Summary The new synthetic compound ZnFe ₂ ³⁺ (SeO₃)₄ forms at low-hydrothermal conditions at 220 °C. It belongs to the monoclinic system; the structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction in the space group Pc. The unit cell data are:a=8.196(4) Å,b=7.997(4) Å,c=8.033(4) Å, =92.27(3)°,V=526.1 ų;Z=2. The structure of ZnFe ₂ ³⁺ (SeO₃)₄ contains two types of FeO₆ octahedra, one distorted ZnO₅ trigonal bipyramid, and four selenite groups. Formal clusters consisting of the ZnO₅ group, edge-linked with both FeO₆ groups and one SeO₃ pyramid, are connected by common corners, involving three further selenite groups to a framework structure.

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Die Kristallstruktur von ZnFe ₂ ³⁺ (SeO₃)₄

Zusammenfassung Die neue synthetische Verbindung ZnFe ₂ ³⁺ (SeO₃)₄ bildet sich bei niedrighydrothermalen Bedingungen (220°C). Die Kristallstruktur wurde mit Einkristallröntgenmethoden in der monoklinen Raumgruppe Pc gelöst. Die Zellparameter sind:a=8.196(4) Å,b=7.997(4) Å,c=8.033(4) Å, =92.27(3)°,V=526.1 ų;Z=2. Die Kristallstruktur von ZnFe ₂ ³⁺ (SeO₃)₄ weist zwei Arten von FeO₆-Oktaedern, eine verzerrte trigonale ZnO₅-Dipyramide sowie vier Selenitgruppen auf. Formal können Cluster, bestehend aus dem ZnO₅-Polyeder, kantenverknüpft mit den beiden FeO₆-Gruppen sowie einer SeO₃-Pyramide, beschrieben werden. Die Verknüpfung über Ecken zu einer Gerüststruktur erfolgt unter Beteiligung von drei weiteren Selenitgruppen.

     

The thermal decomposition of (NH4)[VO(O2)2(NH3)]

The compound, (NH₄)[VO(O₂)₂(NH₃)], thermally decomposes to ammonium metavanadate, which then decomposes to vanadium pentoxide. Using a heating rate of 5 deg·min^–1, the first decomposition step occurs between 74° and 102°C. The transformation degree dependence of the activation energy (-E) is shown to follow a decreasing convex form, indicating that the first decomposition step is a complex reaction with a change in the limiting stage of the reaction. Infrared spectra indicated that the decomposition proceeds via the gradual reduction of the ratio of the (NH₄)₂O to V₂O₅ units from the original 11 ratio in ammonium metavanadate, which may be written as (NH₄)₂O·V₂O₅, to V₂O₅.The assistance of Professor A. M. Heyns (University of Pretoria) and Professor K. L. Range (University of Regensburg) is gratefully acknowledged as well as the financial assistance of the University of Pretoria and the FRD.     

Comparison of the crystal structures of Co2(X 2O7)·2H2O,X=P and As

Summary Crystals of Co₂(X ₂O₇)·2H₂O,X=P/As were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Their crystal structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction:a=6.334(1)/6.531(2),b=13.997(2)/14.206(4),c=7.637(1)/7.615(2)Å, =94.77(2)/94.74(2)°, space group P2₁/n,R=0.032/0.046,R _w=0.028/0.034 for 2423/2042 reflections and 131/119 variables. Within the twoXO₄ tetrahedra connected via a common corner to anX ₂O₇ group the average P-O bond lengths are approximately equal (1.540 and 1.543 Å), but As-O differs significantly (1.685 and 1.696 Å). A comparison with the isotypic Mn and Mg pyrophosphates shows a correlation between the ratio Me-O/X-O and the angle O-X-O.

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Vergleich der Kristallstrukturen von Co₂(X ₂O₇)·2H₂O,X=P und As

Zusammenfassung Kristalle von Co₂(X ₂O₇)·2H₂O,X=P/As wurden unter Hydrothermalbedingungen synthetisiert. Ihre Kristallstrukturen wurden mittels Röntgenbeugung an Einkristallen bestimmt:a=6.334(1)/6.531(2),b=13.997(2)/14.206(4),c=7.637(1)/7.615(2) Å, =94.77(2)/97.74(2)°, Raumgruppe P2₁/n,R=0.032/0.046,R _w=0.028/0.034 für 2423/2042 Reflexe und 131/119 Variable. In den beiden über eine gemeinsame Ecke zuX ₂O₇-Gruppen verknüpftenXO₄-Tetraedern sind die mittleren P-O-Abstände ungefähr gleich (1.540 und 1.543 Å), hingegen differiert As-O signifikant (1.685 und 1.696 Å). Ein Vergleich mit den isotypen Mn- und Mg-Pyrophosphaten zeigt eine Korrelation zwischen dem Quotienten Me-O/X-O und dem WinkelX-O-X.

     

Polymorphic inclusion structure types of solvated 2,4-dichloro-5-carboxy-benzsulfonimide. A study of solvation patterns and their influence on molecular conformation

The inclusion behavior of 2,4-dichloro-5-carboxy-benzsulfonimide in protic (water, acetic acid and methanol) and aprotic (N,N-dimethylacetamide) environments has been examined by crystal structure determinations of the solvated compound, providing an illustration of the relationship between solvation effects and structural polymorphism. Three different crystal structure types of the corresponding complexes in which the benzsulfonimide moiety, C₁₄H₇Cl₄NO₈S₂, exhibits different conformations have been observed [I (with 4 mol of water) – ,a=8.227,b=8.964,c=16.945 Å, =89.64, =97.51, =114.28°;II (with acetic acid + 2 H₂O) – ,a=7.857,b=11.379,c=13.831 Å, =92.50, =101.21, =101.12° andIII (with methanol + 2H₂O) – orP1,a=7.840,b=11.235,c=13.697 Å, =95.56, =102.05, =102.21°;IV (with 2N,N-dimethylacetamide + 2H₂O) –P2₁2₁2₁,a=14.838,b=14.818,c=14.500 Å]. Crystallization from water and from acetic acid leads to layered structures consisting of alternating zones of the host (with a folded conformation) and the solvent. Crystals obtained fromN,N-dimethylacetamide are composed of a three-dimensional lattice of loosely packed host species (with an extended conformation) which are interspaced by solvent molecules. This polymorphism can be correlated to hydrogen bonding in that the extended conformation of the title compound is favored in a solvent which is a poor hydrogen donor, while the folded conformation is induced in solvation environments that are good donors of hydrogen bonds. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82005 (8 pages). To obtain copies, see p. ii of this issue.     

Reaction of trimethylaluminum with calixarenes. I. Synthesis and structure of [Calix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe3]6·2 toluene and of [p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe3]6·4 benzene

Reaction of the methyl ether of calix[8]arene with AlMe₃ yields [calix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe₃]₆·2 toluene,1, while that ofp-tert-butylcalix[8]arene gives [p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe₃]₆·4 benzene,2. Both compounds1 and2 fail to react with alkali metal salts, MX. In1, the absence of a butylpara-substituent affords greater flexibility than is the case for thetert-butyl compound2. Thus, all six of the AlMe₃ groups are located on the outside of the macrocyclic ring (in projection) in1, but two AlMe₃ units are found on the inside in2. Colorless, air-sensitive crystals of1 belong to the triclinic space group witha=13.690(8),b=14.317(4),c=14.738(6) Å, =76.11(3), =62.36(4), =82.41(4)^o, andD _c =1.06 g cm^–3 forZ=1. Refinement led toR=0.101 for 1154 observed reflections.2 crystallizes in with =12.400(6),b=16.229(8),c=19.251(5) Å, =96.17(3), =107.25(3), =101.54(3)^o, andD _c =1.01 g cm^–3 forZ=1. Refinement of2 gaveR=0.128 for 4351 observed reflections. The macrocyclic array in both1 and2 lies about a crystallographic center of inversion. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82049 (48 pages).