Zur Kenntnis der Na5[GaO4]-Verwandtschaft: KNa4[GaO4] und CsK4[GaO4]

About the Na₅[GaO₄]-Relationship: KNa₄[GaO₄] and CsK₄[GaO₄] KNa₄[GaO₄] was newly prepared from binary oxides (powders) and also from KGaO₂/Na₂O/K₂O (colourless columnar single crystals) in a closed Ag-cylinder at 600 and 650°C. Space group Pbca with a = 1046.1(2), b = 596.3(1), c = 1871.1(3) pm, Z = 8 [Four-circle-diffractometer data, 1138 I₀(hkl), MoKα, R = 8.29, R_w = 6.76%, anisotropic refinement] (Parameter s. text). Colourless cubic single crystals of hitherto unknown CsK₄[GaO₄] are formed by reaction of K₂O, CsGaO₂, and Cs₂O (surplus) in a closed Au-tube at 580°C. Space group Pbca with a = 1154.7, b = 667.7, c = 2096.6 pm, Z = 8 [Four-circle-diffractometer data, 1798 I₀(hkl), MoKα, R = 7.62, R_w = 7.68%, anisotropic refinement] (Parameter s. text). Both crystal structures belong to the Na₅[GaO₄] type. Structural aspects, ECoN, and MAPLE of KNa₄[GaO₄] and CsK₄[GaO₄] in relation with Na₅[GaO₄] are discussed.     

Das erste Oxoferrat(I): Zur Konstitution von K3[FeO2] und K3[NiO2]

The First Oxoferrate(I): On the Constitution of K₃[FeO₂] and K₃[NiO₂] Garnet-red single crystals of K₃[FeO₂] were obtained for the first time by heating intimate mixtures of K₆[CdO₄] and CdO (molar ratio 1:1.16) in closed Fe-cylinders at 450°C during 40 d. The same way of preparation via “reaction with the cylinder surface” was applied to prepare similarly coloured single crystals of K₃[NiO₂] (K₆CdO₄ in closed Ni-cylinders at 500°C during 49 d). The structure determination by four circle diffractometer data (MoKα , K₃[FeO₂]: 731 out of 731 I_o(hkl), R = 5.76%, R_w = 5.33%, K₃[NiO₂]: 755 out of 755 I_o(hkl), R = 8.70%, R_w = 4.25%) confirms the space groups P 4₁2₁2 and P 4₃2₁2, respectively. K₃[FeO₂]: a = 604.2(2) pm, c = 1 402.7(3) pm, Z = 4 K₃[NiO₂]: a = 603.6(1) pm, c = 1 405.2(2) pm, Z = 4. (powder data, standard deviations in parentheses) Essential feature of the structure are the dumb-bell-like anions [O? M? O]^3? (M = Fe, Ni). Their arrangement corresponds to a stuffed derivative of the KrF₂-type. Magnetic properties of K₃[FeO₂] were determined and cover the monovalence of Fe. MAPLE-calculations reveal the strong coincidence of monovalent VIIIb-cations.     

Ein neues Inoferrat(III): K2 Na4[(FeO3)2]

A New Inoferrate(III): K₂Na₄[(FeO₃)₂] For the first time amber coloured single crystals of K₂Na₄[(FeO₃)₂] were prepared by heating well ground mixtures of KFeO₂ and Na₂O (molar ratio Na₂O:KFeO₂= 1.4:1.0; ?Ag-tube”?, 500 °C/29 d, 400 °C/5 d): Spacegroup Pnma with a = 650.50(6) pm, b = 619.62(5) pm, c = 1020.64(12) pm. K₂Na₄[(FeO₃)₂] is isotypic to K₂Na₄[(GaO₃)₂] [2]. The structure has been determined by four-circle-diffractometer data [Mo—Kα , 982 of 982 unique I₀(hkl), R = 4.56%, R_w = 4.56% (no weight)]; parameters as given in the text. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and the Effective Coordination Number, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR will be calculated and discussed.     

Neue Vertreter des K2Li14[Pb3O14]-Typs Cs2Li14[Tb3O14] und K2Li14[Zr3O14] [1, 2]

Inhaltsübersicht. Erstmals wurden klar durchscheinende, orange-farbene Einkristalle von Cs₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] aus Cs₂TbO₃ und Li₂O (Tb: Li = 1:5) dargestellt [550°C, 21 d, verschlossenes AuRohr]. Es liegt der K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]-Typ vor [Vierkreisdiffraktometerdaten, PW 1100, MoKä-Strahlung, 660 I_o(hkl), R = 4,8%, R_w = 3,4%, Immm, a = 1293,5(8), b = 792,6(3), c = 740,4(3) pm, Z = 2, d_rö = 4,65]. Ebenfalls neu wurde K₂Li₁₄[Zr₃O₁₄] in Form farbloser Einkristalle durch Tempern inniger Gemenge von K₂O, Li₂O und ZrO₂ (K: Li: Zr = 1:4:1,5) dargestellt [900°C, 14 d, geschlossene Ni-Bombe] und röntgenographisch untersucht. Die Strukturverfeinerung [612 I_o(hkl), Vierkreisdiffraktometerdaten, PW 1100, MoKα-Strahlung, R = 5,9%, R_w = 5,3%, Immm, a = 1244,6, b = 776,4, c = 724,3 pm, Z = 2] bestätigt die Isotypie mit K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]. Der Madelunganteil der Gitterenergie, MAPLE, Effektive Koordinationszahlen, ECoN, diese über Mittlere Effektive Ionenradien, MEFIR, wurden berechnet. Für die nun bekannten Vertreter dieses Typs wurde ein Isotypievergleich vorgenommen. New Compounds of the K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] Type: Cs₂Li₁₄[Tb₈O₁₄] and K₂Li₁₄[Zr₃O₁₄] For the first time Cs₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] has been prepared as orange single crystals from Cs₂TbO₃ and Li₂O (Tb: Li = 1:5) [550°C, 21 d, sealed Au-Tube]. Structure Refinement [four-circle diffractometer data, PW 1100, MoKα radiation, 660 I_o(hkl), R = 4.8%, R_w = 3.4%, Immm, a = 1293.5(8), b = 792.6(3), c = 740.4(3) pm, Z = 2, d_rö = 4.65] confirms isotypy with K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]. K₂Li₁₄[Zr₃O₁₄] has also been prepared as colorless single crystals from K₂O, Li₂O, and ZrO₂ (K: Li: Zr = 1:4:1.5), [900°C, 14 d, closed Ni-cylinder] and investigated by x-ray [612 I_o(hkl), four-circle diffractometer data, PW 1100, MoKα radiation, R = 5.9%, R_w = 5.3%, Immm, a = 1244.6, b = 776.4, c = 724.3 pm, Z = 2]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the latter derived from Mean Effective Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated. A detailed comparison of the structures is carried out.     

Zur Konstitution von Cs2[FeO4]

On the Constitution of Cs₂[FeO₄] For the first time black, spherical single crystals of Cs₂[FeO₄] were prepared by an “oxydative exchange reaction” of NaFeO₂ with CsO_1,8 (molar ratio Fe:Cs = 1.00:2.10, Au-tube, 250°C 3d, 480°C 24d, 360°C 5d): Spacegroup Pnma with a = 842.86(12) pm, b = 628.12(10) pm, c = 1105.33(17) pm. Cs₂[FeO₄] is isotypic to β-K₂SO₄. The structure was determined by four circle diffractometer data [MoKα , 1384 of 1387 I_o(hkl), R = 3.36%, R_w = 3.08%]; parameters as given in the text. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, and the Charge-distribution will be calculated and discussed.     

Über Cs2Li2[GeO4]

About Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] By heating of a well-ground mixture of the binary oxides CsO_0.55, Li₂O and GeO₂ (Cs:Li:Ge=2,6:2,2:1; Ni-tube; 600 °C; 49d) we got single crystals of Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] for the first time. Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] is isotypic to Rb₂Li₂[MO₄] [M = Si, Ti, Ge] [2] and Cs₂Li₂[MO₄] (M = Si, Ti) [3]: according to this Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] crystallizes triclinic, in the spacegroup P1 with a = 968.7(4) pm, b = 586.0(2) pm, c = 571.4(2) pm, α = 92.71(4)°, β = 110.95(3)° and γ = 94.34(4)° (Guinier-Simon data), Z = 2. The structure was determined by four-circle diffractometer data (Ag? K_α ; 2381 I_o(hkl); R = 8,4%; R_w = 5.0%), parameters see text. Further the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE), Effective Coordination Numbers (ECoN) and the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii (MEFIR), have been calculated.     

Das erste Oxid vom Formeltyp K5[MO4]: K5[TIO4] [1]

The First Oxide with the Formula Type K₅[MO₄]: K₅[TlO₄] Light yellow powder and pale yellow transparent single crystals of K₅[TlO₄] were newly prepared from mixtures of binary oxides (K₂O/Tl₂O₃) preheated and levigated several times [closed Ag-cylinder, 580°C, 24 h and 600°C, 20 d]. Space group Pbca with a = 1170.4(3), b = 686.1(1), c = 2079.2(5) pm, Z = 8 [four-circle-diffraktometer data, 997 I₀(hkl), R = 7.87%, R_w = 5.63%, MoKα] (parameter s. text). The crystal structure belongs to the Na₅[GaO₄] type. Structural aspects, ECoN and MAPLE are discussed.     

Quaternäre Monoborate der Alkalimetalle: Na4Li5[BO3]3

Quaternary Monoborates of Alkali Metals: Na₄Li₅[BO₃]₃ We prepared hitherto unknown Na₄Li₅[BO₃]₃ in the shape of monoclinic, colourless-transparent and prismatic single crystals [a = 1238.8(5) pm, b = 729.6(3) pm, c = 973.8(3) pm, β = 107,29(4)°, Z = 4, d_x = 2,397 g/cm³, d_pyk = 2,37 g/cm³]. The crystal structure was solved by four-circle-diffractometer [PW 1100, MoKα , R = 9,02%, R_w = 5,29%, 1221 I₀(hkl)]I₀(hkl)]. Na₄Li₅[BO₃]₃ is sensitive against atmospheric moisture; hydrolysis takes place within 60 minutes. Effective Coordination numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, and the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, are calculated and discussed.     

Na9[FeO3][FeO4] ein gemischtvalentes Oxoferrat(II,III) mit isolierten [FeO3]4— — und [FeO4]5— ‐Anionen

Na₉[FeO₃][FeO₄]a Mixed Valent Oxoferrat(II, III) with Isolated [FeO₃]^4— — and [FeO₄]^5— Anions Na₉[FeO₃][FeO₄] has been formed and obtained from a redox reaction between CdO and iron metal (reaction container) and Na₂O in the presence of NaOH at 450 °C as orange‐red transparent single crystals. The crystal structure determination (IPDS data: Pca2₁, a = 956.2(2) pm, b = 999.1(2) pm, c = 1032.3(2) pm, Z = 4, R_all = 0.0455) reveals the presence of isolated complex anions, [FeO₃]^4— and [FeO₄]^5—.     

Das erste Oxothallat(III) vom Formeltyp AA4′[MO4]: CsK4[TlO4]

The First Oxothallate(III) with the Formula Type AA₄′[MO₄]: CsK₄[TlO₄] For the first time CsK₄[TlO₄] was obtained by heating intimate mixtures of K₂O, CdO and CsTl (molar ratio 3.1:1.0:1.0) in closed Ag-cylinders (25 days, 450°C) in form of yellow, transparent single crystals. The structure determination by four circle diffractometer data (MoKα, 1922 out of 2 094 I_o(hkl), R = 2.98, R_w = 2.49) confirms the space group Pbca with lattice constants a = 1 192.1 pm; b = 685.7 pm; c = 2 143.5 pm; Z = 8. The structure is isotypic with Na₅[GaO₄]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and Charge Distribution, CHARDI, are calculated.     

Na2Li3CoO4, das Erste quaternäre Oxocobaltat(III) der Alkalimetalle

Na₂Li₃CoO₄, the First Quaternary Oxocobaltate(III) of the Alkali Metals For the first time we obtained Na₂Li₃CoO₄ by annealing intimate mixtures of Co₃O₄, Na₂O₂, and Li₂O [Co : Na : Li = 1 : 2.2 : 10.1; 760°C; 21 d; Ag-tube] in form of transparent red single crystals. Structure Refinement [four-circle diffractometer data; AED2; MoKα-radiation; 1016 I_o(hkl); R = 2.6%; R_w = 2.0%; space group Pnnm; Z = 4; a = 818.7(3), b = 799.4(2), c = 655.1(2) pm] confirms the isotypism to Na₂Li₃GaO₄ [2] and Na₂Li₃FeO₄ [3]. Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and the Charge Distribution were calculated. The isotypism of Na₂Li₃CoO₄ and Na₂Li₃GaO₄ is compared graphically.     

Neues über Oxoferrate(III). I. Zur Kenntnis von Li5FeO4 [1] Mit einer Notiz über Mischkristalle Na5Fe1−xGaxO4

News on Oxoferrates(III). I. On Li₅FeO₄ (with a Remark on Na₅Fe_1?xGa_xO₄ Solid Solutions) For the first time transparent dark yellow single crystals of Li₅FeO₄, corresponding to Li₅□₂FeO₄ an ordered variant of the Na₂O-type of structure, are prepared [by mixtures of Li₂O and α-NaFeO₂ with Li:Na:Fe = 6:1:1, sealed Ag-cylinders, 700°C, 16 d]. Li₅FeO₄ is isostructural with Li₅GaO₄: a = 921.8(1), b = 921.3(1), c = 915.9(1) pm, Z = 8 [space group: Pbca, 4-circlediffractometer data, 2525 I₀ (hkl), R = 9.58% and R_w = 5.85%, d_pyk = 2.60 and d_x = 2.64 gcm^?3, parameters see text]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed. The magnetic properties are measured in the temperature range of 3.9–251.3 K.     

Die ersten Oxocobaltate(II) mit zweikernigem Anion: Rb2Na4[Co2O5] und K2Na4[Co2O5]

The First Oxocobaltate(II) with Dinuclear Anion: Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] and K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] By heating of well ground mixtures of the binary oxides [A₂O, Na₂O, ?CoO”?, A:Na:Co = 1.00:2.00:1, (A = K, Rb); Ag-tube, 600°C, 14 d] we obtained Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] and K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] rough, transparent, red single crystals. We find a new type of structure with the anion [O₂CoOCoO₂]^6?. Space group P4₂/mnm; a = 634.4 pm, c = 1030.3 pm, Z = 2 (A = K) a = 647.6 pm, c = 1021.1 pm, Z = 2 (A = Rb); four-circle diffractometer data; MoKα -radiation; 360 from 364 I₀(hkl), R = 4.34%, R_w = 3.54% (A = K); 361 from 366 I₀(hkl), R = 6.54%, R_w = 2.70% (A = Rb). The anion is planar, the CN of Co is 3. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, are calculated and discussed.     

Ein neues Oxouranat(VI): K2Li4[UO6]. Mit einer Bemerkung über Rb2Li4[UO6] und Cs2Li4UO6

A New Oxouranate(VI): K₂Li₄[UO₆]. With a Remark about Rb₂Li₄[UO₆] and Cs₂Li₄[UO₆] For the first time K₂Li₄UO₆ has been prepared by an exchange reaction of α-Li₆UO₆ with K₂O [K:U = 2.0:1, sealed au-tube; 750°C; 30 d single crystals; 680°C, 10 d powder]. The irregular shaped single crystals, which are of yellow color and sensitive to moisture crystallize in P3 m1 (Z = 1) with a = 619.27(5), c = 533.76(6) pm. The structure determination (PW 1100, AgKα R = 4.80%, R_w = 4.81% for 220 unique reflexions) reveals a new type of structure. The characteristic elements are the isolated group [UO₆] and the C.N. = 12 for K⁺. While Li(1) has a nearly regular square of 4 O^2? as coordination polyhedron, Li(2) is octahedrally surrounded. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE) is calculated and discussed. In addition to K₂Li₄[UO₆] the new oxides Rb₂Li₄[UO₆] and Cs₂Li₄[UO₆] are prepared as pale yellow powders which are little sensitive to moisture (both: au-tube, 680°C, 10 d). According to powder datas both compounds are isotypic with K₂Li₄[UO₆] [Rb₂Li₄[UO₆]: a = 622.91(5), c = 535.93(6) pm; Cs₂Li₄[UO₆]: a = 626.70(6), c = 539.92(6) pm].     

Ein neues Oxoindat K2Na3[InO4]

A New Oxoindate K₂Na₃[InO₄] We prepared the hitherto unknown K₂Na₃[InO₄] on two different ways as single crystals

• a) by heating mixtures of In₂O₃, NaO_0.48 and KO_0.60 (In:Na:K = 1:3.3:2.2) [Ag-cylinder, 580°C, 42 d].
• b) by the oxidation of NaIn with Na₂O₂ and KO_0.87 (In:Na:K = 1:2:6) [Ag-cylinder, 480°C, 8 d].

The single crystals of K₂Na₃[InO₄] are colourless, all transparent and rough. The type of structure was elucidated by 4-circle diffractometer (Siemens AED 2) data: Pnnm; a = 955.5(4), b = 927.6(4), c = 753.4(2) pm; Z = 4; MoKα; 909 of 1031 I₀(hkl); R = 9.7%, R_w = 3.9%. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.     

Über Oxoosmate(VII) Na5[OsO6] und Li5[OsO6]

On Oxoosmates(VII). Na₅[OsO₆] and Li₅[OsO₆] For the first time bluish black single crystals of Na₅[OsO₆] have been prepared. The structure was determined according to four-circle-diffractometer data. According to powder samples Li₅[OsO₆] is isotypic to Na₅[OsO₆]. Both are of the NaCl-type like Na₅[ReO₆] (space-group C2/m (No. 12, I.T.), Z = 2): Na₅[OsO₆]: a = 568.10(4), b = 975.00(6), c = 559.65(5) pm, β = 111.00° (1), 436 hkl, 4° ? Θ ? 30°, MoK, R = 2.7%, R_W = 2.6%. Li₅[OsO₆]: a = 568.10(4), b =975.00(6), c = 559,65(5) pm, β = 111.00° (1). Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, are calculated and discussed.     

Zur Kristallstruktur von KGaO2 und NaGaO2(II) [1]

The Crystal Structure of KGaO₂ and NaGaO₂(II) By annealing intimate mixtures of K₂O, Na₂O and β-Ga₂O₃ (K : Na : Ga = 2.2 : 1.1 : 1) we obtained single crystals of K₂Na₄[(GaO₃)₂] and KGaO₂ (Ag-cylinder; 600°C, 26 d). Structure refinement for KGaO₂ (four-circle diffractometer data, Mo-Kα , 1 390 or 1 390 I_o(hkl); R = 5.55%, R_w = 3.05%) confirms the space group Pbca; a = 552.1 pm, b = 1 107.5 pm, c = 1 580.7 pm, Z = 16. According to K[GaO_4/2] we have a stuffed cristobalite-related structure. Single crystals of NaGaO₂(II) were grown by annealing intimate mixtures of Na₂O₂ and GaAs (Na₂O₂ : GaAs 4.1 : 1) in Ag-cylinders that were not completely closed (570°C, 6 weeks). Structure refinement for NaGaO₂(II) (four-circle diffractometer data, Mo-Kα , 588 of 616 I_o(hkl); R = 4.54%, R_w = 4.06%) confirms the spacegroup Pna2₁; a = 549.8(1) pm, b = 720.6(1) pm, c = 529.8(1) pm, Z = 4. In NaGaO₂(II) we have a wurtzite-related structure.     

Ein neues Oxoberyllat: K2Na4[O2BeOBeO2]

On K₂Na₄[O₂BeOBeO₂] For the first time colourless single crystals of K₂Na₄[Be₂O₅] which are isotypic with K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] [2] and Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] have been prepared by heating e.g. a well ground mixture of K₂O, Na₂O and BeO (K:Na:Be = 2.2:4.4:2; 750°C; 21 d; Ni-tube). The crystal structure was solved by four-circle diffractometer data [Siemens AED 2; 389 I_o(hkl); space group P4₂/mnm; Z = 2; a = 595.17(4) pm, c = 1 002.66(9) pm; R = 4.1%; R_w = 2.3%]. Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and the charge distribution are calculated.     

Ein neues Oxozincat: Li6[ZnO4] [1]

A New Oxozincate: Li₆[ZnO₄] Colourless single crystals of Li₆[ZnO₄] are formed by reaction of Li₂O and ZnO [(Li₂O:ZnO = 3.3:1, 700°C 50 d), Space group P4₂/nmc, Z = 2, a = 652.76 pm, c = 465.09 pm R = 2.6%, Rw = 2.1%, 173 symmetry independend I₀(hkl), MoK]. The crystal structure has been determined.     

Ein neues Cobaltat mit Inselstruktur: Li6[CoO4]

A New Cobaltate with Isolated Anion Structure: Li₆[CoO₄] For the first time transparent, blue single crystals of Li₆[CoO₄] have been prepared (Li₂O/Na₂O/?CoO”? (Li:Na:Co = 1.3:1.3:1), Co-tube, 580°C, 22 d). Corresponding to Li₆□CoO; it is an ordered variant of the Li₂O-type of structure: P4₂/nmc; a = 653.6(1) pm, c = 465.4(1) pm; Z = 2; d_x = 2.75 g cm^?3, d_pyk = 2.71 g cm^?3 (4-circle-diffractometer-data (PW 1100), AgKα; 230 from 936 I₀(hkl); R = 9.58%, R_W = 5.25%). Parameters see text. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed. The magnetic properties are measured in the temperature range of 14–297 K.