The Crystal Structure of Ba3Cu2Al2F16: a Relative of Ba4Cu2Al3F21

Ba₃Cu₂Al₂F₁₆ is monoclinic: a = 7.334(1)Å, b = 5.320(2)Å, c = 16.022(1)Å, β = 96.34(1)°, Z = 2. Its crystal structure was solved in the space group P2₁ (No. 4) from synchrotron X‐ray single crystal data using 2685 unique reflections (2639 with F_o/σ(F_o) > 4). The final R factor is 0.044. The structure consists of a succession along the c‐axis of the cell of three layers of two different kinds of sheets developing in the (a, b) plane. The first one, formulated [(AlF₅)₂]_∞^4— and hereafter named A, is built up from infinite cis‐chains of aluminium‐fluorine octahedra [AlF₆], linked by two vertices and distanced by a. The second one, formulated [Cu₂AlF₁₁]_∞^4— and named B, is bidimensional. It is constituted of distorted copper‐fluorine octahedra [CuF₆], linked by edges, which form infinite chains interconnected by three vertices of isolated [AlF₆] octahedra. The stacking sequence of the sheets is (A, B, B)_∞. The barium ions, 12‐coordinated, are inserted between the sheets. The crystal structure of Ba₃Cu₂Al₂F₁₆ is closely related to that of Ba₄Cu₂Al₃F₂₁. Only the proportion and the stacking sequence of the two kinds of sheets in the c‐direction differ, according to two different compositions and two different symmetries.     

The Crystal Structure of Ba2Cu2AlF11: a New Structure Type in Copper Fluoride Crystal Chemistry

Ba₂Cu₂AlF₁₁ is trigonal: a = 7.301(1) Å, c = 14.145(2) Å, γ = 120°, Z = 3. The crystal structure was solved in the space group P3₂ (n° 145), from X-ray single crystal data using 2675 unique reflections (2476 with F/σ(F) > 4). It consists in a complex tridimensional arrangement of copper-fluorine and aluminium-fluorine octahedra, with an original kind of linkage which involves simultaneously edges and vertices.     

The crystal structure of a complex barium,aluminium, copper(II) fluoride: Ba4Cu2Al3F21

Ba₄Cu₂Al₃F₂₁ is orthorhombic : a = 5.299(1) Å, b = 7.318(1) Å, c = 41.529(7) Å, Z = 4. The crystal structure was solved in the space group P2₁2₁2₁ (n^o19) from X-ray single crystal data using 5682 unique reflections (3698 with F_O/σ(F) > 4). It consists in a succession along c of 8 layers of 2 different types of sheets. The first layer, formulated [Cu₂AlF₁₁]⁴⁻ in which copper-fluorine octahedra are linked by edges to form infinite distorted chains connected together by aluminium-fluorine octahedra, is followed by two [Al₂F₁₀]⁴⁻ layers of infinite cischains of aluminium-fluorine octahedra linked by two vertices and another [Cu₂AlF₁₁]⁴⁻ layer. These 4 layers are doubled along c by one of the screw-axes 2₁. The barium ions, 12-coordinated, are inserted between the sheets.     

The Crystal Structure of Ba2CuAlF9: a New Structure Type in Copper Fluoride Chemistry

Ba₂CuAlF₉ is monoclinic: a = 5.374(2) Å, b = 7.312(2) Å, c = 9.371(3) Å, β = 90.20(1)°, Z = 2, space group P2₁/c (n° 14). The crystal structure was solved from X-ray single crystal data using 1071 unique reflections (900 with F_o/σ(F_o) > 4, R factor = 0.075). It is built up from infinite isolated cis chains of [MF₆] mixed occupied fluorine octahedra sharing each, one edge and one vertex (M is randomly Cu or Al). An analogous kind of linkage was already observed for two other compounds from the ternary system BaF₂/CuF₂/AlF₃. Close structural relationships exist between the cationic subnetworks of γ-BaAlF₅ and Ba₂CuAlF₉.     

Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectrum of Dipotassium Manganese(II) Hexathiodiphosphate(IV), K2Mn[P2S6]

K₂Mn[P₂S₆] was synthesized from the elements in sealed quartz ampoules at 1 173 K. The compound forms transparent light brown crystals, stable against air and moisture. The crystal structure (monoclinic; space group P2₁/n, No. 14; a = 6.1966(9), b = 12.133(2), c = 7.424(1) Å, β = 101.52(1)°, Z = 2; Pearson code mP22) consists of columns of face-sharing S₆ polyhedra (distorted octahedra and trigonal antiprisms) parallel to the a axis, interconnected by inserted K⁺ (CN 10; d(K? S) = 3.23–3.92 Å). The S₆ polyhedra of the columns are centered alternately by Mn (in octahedra with d?(Mn? S) = 2.647 Å) and P₂ pairs (in trigonal antiprisms) which are inclined to the a axis by 73.1°. The bond lengths in the resulting hexathiodiphosphate(IV) anions, [P₂S₆]^4?, with approximate 3 2/m–D_3d symmetry, are d(P? P) = 2.211 Å and d(P? S) = 2.018 Å. K₂Mn[P₂S₆] is isotypic to K₂Fe[P₂S₆], being the second member of this structure type. The internal modes of the observed Raman and FIR/IR spectra of K₂Mn[P₂S₆] are in accord with the factor group analysis, and the fundamentals are assigned on the basis of [P₂S₆]^4? units, taking into account the deviation of the D_3d symmetry.     

Synthesis and Characterization of the New Copper Indium Phosphate Cu8In8P4O30

The system CuO/In₂O₃/P₂O₅ has been investigated using solid state reaction between CuO, In₂O₃ and (NH₄)₂HPO₄ in silica glass crucibles at 900 °C. The powder samples were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, thermal analysis and FT‐IR spectroscopy. Orange single crystals of the new quaternary phase were achieved by the process of crystallization with mineralizers in sealed silica glass ampoules. They were then analyzed with EDX and single‐crystal X‐ray analysis in which the composition Cu₈In₈P₄O₃₀ with the triclinic space group P$\bar{1}$ (No 2) with a = 7,2429(14) Å, b = 8,8002(18) Å, c = 10,069(2) Å, α = 103,62(3)°, β = 106,31(3)°, γ = 101,55(3)° and Z = 1 was found. The three‐dimensional framework consists of [InO₆] octahedra and distorted [CuO₆] octahedra, overcaped [InO₇] prisms and [PO₄] tetrahedra, also trigonal [(CuIn)O₅] bipyramids and distorted [(CuIn)O₆] octahedra, where copper and indium are partly exchanged against each other. Cu₈In₈P₄O₃₀ exhibits an incongruent melting point at 1023 °C.     

Complex copper(II) fluorides. XIII. Ternary system BaF2?CuF2?GaF3 and Crystal Structure of Ba3CuGa2F14

The ternary system BaF₂? CuF₂? GaF₃ is investigated by X-ray diffraction experiments. It exhibits seven quaternary phases: six of which correspond to types previously evidenced in other BaF₂? CuF₂? MF₃ systems (three “polytypic” phases obtained by adding small amounts of GaF₃ to BaCuF₄, a tetragonal non-stoichiometric phase: Ba_3+x Ga_2?2xCu_2xF₁₂ and two stoichiometric fluorides: triclinic Ba₂CuGa₂F₁₂ and monoclinic Ba₁₀Cu₁₂GaF₄₇); the seventh compound Ba₃CuGa₂F₁₄ hitherto unknown, corresponds to a new structural type. It is monoclinic (pseudo-orthorhombic) space group P2₁/n with a = 7.402(3) Å, b = 27.88(1) Å, c = 5.521(2) Å, β = 90.12(3)°, Z = 4. The structure was solved from single crystal data using 5133 independent reflections (R = 0.047, R_w = 0.051). It is built up from infinite cis-chains of GaF₆ octahedra linked by monocapped trigonal prisms CuF₇.     

Synthese,Kristallstruktur und thermischer Abbau von Fluoroaluminaten der Zusammensetzung (NH4)[M(H2O)6][AlF6] (M = Zn,Ni), [Zn(H2O)6][AlF5(H2O)] und (PyH)4[Al2F10] · 4 H2O

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Thermal Behaviour of Fluoroaluminates of the Composition (NH₄)[M(H₂O)₆](AlF₆) (M = Zn, Ni), [Zn(H₂O)₆][AlF₅(H₂O)], and (PyH)₄[Al₂F₁₀] · 4 H₂O Four new fluoroaluminates were obtained from fluoroacidic solutions of respective metal salts. The compounds of zinc ( I a : P2₁/c, a = 12.688(3), b = 6.554(1), c = 12.697(3) Å, β = 95.21(3)°, V = 1051.5(4) ų, Z = 4) and nickel ( I b : P2₁/c, a = 12.685(3), b = 6.517(1), c = 12.664(2)Å, β = 94.55(2)°, V = 1043.6(4) ų, Z = 4) are isotypic and represent a new structure type consisting of two different cations, NH₄⁺ and [M(H₂O)₆]²⁺ and [AlF₆]^3–‐anions. [Zn(H₂O)₆][AlF₅(H₂O)] ( II : C2/m, a = 10.769(2), b = 13.747(3), c = 6.487(1)Å, β = 100.02(3)°, V = 945.7(3) ų, Z = 4) is characterized by a H₂O/F‐disorder in the [AlF₅(H₂O)]‐octahedra in two trans positions. In (PyH)₄[Al₂F₁₀] · 4 H₂O ( III : Cmc2₁, a = 15.035(3), b = 20.098(4), c = 12.750(4) Å, V = 5364(2) ų, Z = 8), bioctahedral [Al₂F₁₀]^4– anions have been found for the first time. The structures are described and discussed in comparison. The new compounds were used as precursors in order to obtain new AlF₃‐phases. However, the thermal decomposition did not result in the formation of any new metastable AlF₃‐phase. Instead, phase mixtures of either α‐AlF₃ and β‐AlF₃ or AlF₃ and MF₂ were obtained.     

The Crystal Structure of Ba58Ga22F180O

The crystal structure of Ba₅₈Ga₂₂F₁₈₀O is established by means of X‐ray single crystal diffraction. It is tetragonal: a = 22.033(1) Å, c = 17.626(1) Å, Z = 2. The structure is solved in the space group I4/mmm (n° 139), using 3219 independent reflections. It is mainly built from a deficient arrangement of fluorite‐type [FBa₄] tetrahedra connected by edges and vertices which constitutes the skeleton of the structure, giving rise to large cavities in which lie isolated fluorine ions in tetrahedral and octahedral barium environment, isolated [F₂Ba₆] bitetrahedra, isolated barium ions in eight‐coordination of fluorine and a complex arrangement of isolated [GaF₆] octahedra and isolated [Ga₂F₁₀O] bioctahedra.     

Über neue Fluoride des Kupfers Zur Kenntnis von Cs[CuF4]

New Fluorides of Copper. On Cs[CuF₄] Due to powder diagrams, Cs[CuF₄], the first diamagnetic fluoride (χ_Mol = ?516·10^?6 cm³/Mol) of trivalent copper, with planar coordination orange-coloured, crystallizes tetragonal, K[BrF₄]-type of structure with planar [CuF₄]-units (a = 5.8488(4) Å, c = 12.043(1) Å). We obtained Cs[CuF₄] by high pressure fluorination (p_F2 = 350 bar, 400°C, 7 h) of CsCuCl₃ in autoclaves.     

A novel mononuclear gold(I) complex: Synthesis and x-ray structure of [Au{P(C6H5)3}3][SiF5] · 1.5 CH2Cl2

Tris(triphenylphosphine)gold(I)-pentafluorosilicate(IV) ([Au{P(C₆H₅)₃}₃][SiF₅]) was prepared and the structure was determined by single crystal x-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 (No. 2). The lattice constants are a = 14.634(2) Å, b = 17.180(2) Å, c = 22.212(3) Å, α = 86.48(1)°, β = 78.95(1)°, γ = 83.99(1)°. Number of molecules per cell: Z = 4. The gold atoms are coordinated to three triphenylphosphine ligands to form the trigonal planar cation [Au{P(C₆H₅)₃}₃]⁺. Separated from the cation is the [SiF₅]^? anion which is regular trigonal bipyramidal coordinated. No interactions between the fluorine atoms and the gold atoms were observed.     

The crystal structure of triclinic β-BiNbO4

The crystal structure of β-BiNbO₄ has been determined from three-dimensional X-ray data. The crystals are triclinic with a = 7.61₁ Å, b = 5.53₆ Å, c= 7.91₉ Å, α = 89.88°, β = 77.43°, γ = 87.15°, Z = 4, space group $\text{P}\text{1}$. Full-matrix least-squares refinement using isotropic temperature factors has reached R = 0.122 for 642 visually estimated reflections.The structure contains unusual sheets of formula [NbO₄]_∞ in which the NbO octahedra are joined at four vertices such that the two free ones are cis. NbO distances range from 1.80 to 2.31 Å. The bismuth atoms hold these sheets together and are coordinated to eight oxygens in the form of a very distorted square antiprism.Structurally, β-BiNbO may be considered an antiferroelectric, ferroelastic member of the BaMF₄ prototype family.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Characterization of the Copper Iron Phosphate Cu8Fe2O5(PO4)4

The system CuO‐Fe₂O₃‐P₂O₅ has been investigated by means of the solid state reaction between CuO, Fe₂O₃ and (NH₄)₂HPO₄ in quartz crucibles at 900 °C. The powder samples were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy and TG/DTA. Single crystals of a new quaternary phase Cu₈Fe₂P₄O₂₁ were achieved by cooling from the melt of the compound in a sealed, evacuated quartz ampoule. Cu₈Fe₂O₅(PO₄)₄ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/m (No 12) with a = 15.9733(8) Å, b = 5.9438(3) Å, c = 9.5530(5) Å, β = 113.76(1)°, Z = 2. The three‐dimensional framework consists of [FeO₆] octahedra, three different [CuO₅] polyhedra and [PO₄] tetrahedra. Cu₈Fe₂P₄O₂₁ exhibits an incongruently melting point at 945 °C.     

[1‐Allylpyridinium][Cu2Cl3]: Synthesis,X‐ray Structure and the Regularity of Crystal Architecture of 1‐Allyl/(amino)‐pyridinium Copper(I) Chloride π‐Complexes

By alternating‐current electrochemical technique crystals of copper(I) π‐complex with 1‐allylpyridinium chloride of [C₅H₅N(C₃H₅)][Cu₂Cl₃] ( 1 ) composition have been obtained and structurally investigated. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group C2/c a = 24.035(1) Å, b = 11.4870(9) Å, c = 7.8170(5) Å, β = 95.010(5)°, V = 2150.0(2) ų (at 100 K), Z = 8, R = 0.028, for 4836 independent reflections. In the structure 1 trigonal‐pyramidal environment of π‐coordinated copper(I) atom is formed by a lengthened to 1.376(2) Å C=C bond of allyl group and by three chlorine atoms. Other two copper atoms are tetrahedrally surrounded by chlorine atoms only. The coordination polyhedra are combined into an original infinite (Cu₄Cl₆^2—)_n fragment. Structural comparison of 1 and the recently studied copper(I) chloride π‐complexes with 3‐amino‐, 2‐amino‐, 4‐amino‐1‐allylpyridinium chlorides of respective [LCu₂Cl₃] ( 2 ), [L₂Cu₂Cl₄] ( 3 ), and [LCuCl₂] ( 4 ) compositions allowed us to reveal the trend of the inorganic fragment complication which depends on pKa (base) value of the corresponding initial heterocycle.     

Structure of α-NaCaAlF6 determined ab initio from conventional powder diffraction data

α-NaCaAlF₆ is prepared by solid state reaction as poor quality crystals. The structure is determined ab initio from conventional X-ray powder data. The cell is monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, with a = 8.7423(3) Å, b = 5.1927(2) Å, c = 20.3514(9) Å and β = 91.499(2)°. The final Rietveld refinement leads to R_P = 10.6% and R_B = 5.2 %. The structure is built up from isolated AlF₆ octahedra, interconnected by CaF₇ polyhedra sandwiched between layers of NaF₈ and NaF₇ polyhedra extending in the be plane.     

A New Cu, Al Fluoride Disilicate CuAl2F2(Si2O7) and its Relations to Topaz

CuAl₂F₂(Si₂O₇) has been prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and its crystal structure was determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction: space group Pnma, a = 8.8697(9), b = 14.084(2), c = 4.7553(5) Å, wR₂ = 0.056, R = 0.022. Cu²⁺ shows elongated square pyramidal coordination. Edge‐ and corner‐sharing [AlO₄F₂] octahedra with fluorine atoms in cis position form layers parallel to the ac plane. Along b these layers are linked by Si₂O₇ groups to form a three‐dimensional framework [Al₂F₂(Si₂O₇]^2–. In addition, the [CuO₅] pyramides connect two Al octahedra of neighbouring layers. The crystal structure is discussed as a derivative from topaz structure. The modular (or polysomatic) approach is used for this purpose, and for modelling hypothetical related compounds.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,magnetism and vibrational spectrum of Dipotassium Iron(II) Hexathiodiphosphate(IV), K2Fe[P2S6]

K₂Fe[P₂S₆] was synthesized from the elements at 1173 K in sealed quartz tubes. The compound forms transparent orange crystals, stable against air and moisture. K₂Fe[P₂S₆] crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n (No. 14), with cell dimensions (T = 298.5 K) a = 6.0622(4), b = 12.172(1) and c = 7.3787(8) Å, β = 101.113(7)°, Z = 2. The novel structure type (mP22) is characterized by columns of alternating face-sharing S₆ octahedra and trigonal antiprisms (both distorted) parallel to the a axis, which are interconnected by inserted K⁺ (CN 10; {2,6,2}-polyhedra; d(K? S) = 3.231 ? 3.845 Å). The S₆ polyhedra of the columns are centered alternately by Fe (d?(Fe? S) = 2.577 Å) and P₂ pairs which are inclined to the a axis by 73.4°. The bond lengths in the hexathiodiphosphate(IV) anions, [P₂S₆]^4?, with approximate 3 2/m – D_3d symmetry, are d?(P? P) = 2.20 and d?(P? S) = 2.02 Å. The compound is paramagnetic above T_N = 28 K with μ = 4.69 B.M. and orders antiferromagnetically below T_N. The internal modes of the observed Raman and FIR spectra of K₂Fe[P₂S₆] are in accord with the factor group analysis, and the spectra are assigned on the basis of [P₂S₆]^4? units, taking into account the deviation from D_3d symmetry.     

Neue Halogenochalkogen(IV)‐Säuren: [H3O(Benzo‐18‐Krone‐6)]2[Te2Br10] und [H5O2(Dibenzo‐24‐Krone‐8)]2[Te2Br10]

Novel Halogenochalcogeno(IV) Acids: [H₃O(Benzo‐18‐Crown‐6)]₂[Te₂Br₁₀] and [H₅O₂(Dibenzo‐24‐Crown‐8)]₂[Te₂Br₁₀] Systematic studies on halogenochalcogeno(IV) acids containing tellurium and bromine led to the new crystalline phases [H₃O(Benzo‐18‐Crown‐6)]₂[Te₂Br₁₀] ( 1 ) and [H₅O₂(Dibenzo‐24‐Crown‐8)]₂[Te₂Br₁₀] ( 2 ). The [Te₂Br₁₀]^2‐ anions consists of two edge‐sharing distorted TeBr₆ octahedra, the oxonium cations are stabilized by crownether. ( 1 ) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 14.520(5) Å, b = 22.259(6) Å, c = 16.053(5) Å, β = 97.76(3)° and Z = 4, whereas ( 2 ) crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 11.005(4) Å, b = 12.103(5) Å, c = 14.951(6) Å, α = 71.61(3)°, β = 69.17(3)°, γ = 68.40(3)° and Z = 1.     

Phase Equilibria in the System CuO‐NiO‐P4O10 and Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Characterization of the New Copper Nickel Oxide Phosphate Cu3NiO(PO4)2

The system CuO‐NiO‐P₄O₁₀ was investigated using a solid state reaction between CuO, NiO, and (NH₄)₂HPO₄ in quartz crucibles at 900 °C. The powder samples were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, TG/DTA, electrochemical measurements, IR, and UV/Vis spectroscopy. Single crystals of a new quaternary phase Cu₃NiO(PO₄)₂ were achieved by cooling the melted compound in a sealed, evacuated quartz ampoule. Cu₃NiO(PO₄)₂ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n (no 14) with a = 8.2288(2) Å, b = 9.8773(2) Å, c = 8.2777(3) Å, β = 107.82(2)°, Z = 4. The three‐dimensional framework consists of distorted tetragonal pyramides [Cu1O₅], distorted planar squares [Cu2O₄], octahedra [Cu3O₆], and [NiO₆] and [PO₄] tetrahedra. The TG‐DTA of the new phase showed an incongruent melting at 1055 °C. The open circuit voltage of this material was measured to determine the electrochemical properties. The measurement revealed an initial capacity of 236 Ah · g^–1 and a voltage plateau at 2.05 V. Furthermore, it was possible to identify the phase equilibria and to obtain the phase diagram at 900 °C.     

Structure of a new compound synthesized by microwave heating: [H3N(CH2)6NH3)]·AlF5

A new hybrid material was synthesized by the microwave route from a mixture of Al₂O₃/HF/1,6 diaminohexane/EtOH. The structure of the hybrid fluoroaluminate, determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction, reveals a [H₃N(CH₂)₆NH₃]·AlF₅ formulation and a monoclinic symmetry with the space group P2₁, with a=7.898(1) Å, b=5.514(1) Å, c=12.672(3) Å, β=103.69(2)°, V=536.2(2) ų and Z=2. The unit cell contains infinite inorganic chains of [AlF₆] corner-sharing octahedra, linked each other by hexanediammonium cations.