Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von IMalnBr4 und NaInI4

Inhaltsübersicht. Einkristalle von NaInBr₄ und NaInI₄ erhält man aus Gemengen der binären Komponenten durch langsames Abkühlen der Schmelze. NaInBr₄ gehört zum NaAlCl₄-Typ: Orthorhombisch, P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4; a = 1108,1(1); b = 1050,7(1); c = 676,1(1) pm. NaInI₄ ist isotyp mit LiAlCl₄: Monoklin, P2₁/c, Z = 4; a = 852,1(2); b = 766,1(2); c = 1558,3(3) pm; β = 92,65(2)°. In beiden Strukturen treten annähernd tetraedrische Baugruppen [InX₄]^– (X = Br, I) auf. Die Koordinationszahl von Na⁺ ist C.N. = 6 (NaInI₄; leicht verzerrt oktaedrisch) bzw. C.N. = 6+1+1 (NaInBr₄; verzerrtes, doppelt bekapptes Prisma). Synthesis and Crystal Structures of NaInBr₄ and NaInI₄ Single crystals of NaInBr₄ and NaInI₄ are obtained from mixtures of the binary components by slow cooling of the melts. NaInBr₄ belongs to the NaAlCl₄ type of structure: Ortho-rhombic, P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, a = 1108.1(1), b = 1050.7(1), c = 676.1(1) pm. NaInI₄ is isotypic with LiAlCl₄: Monoclmic, P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 852.1(2), b = 766.1(2), c = 1558.3(3) pm, β = 92.65(2)°. Almost tetrahedral polyhedra [InX₄]^– (X = Br, I) are characteristic for both structures. The coordination number of Na⁺ is C.N. = 6 (NaInI₄; slightly distorted octahedron) and C.N. = 6+1+1 (NaInBr₄; distorted bicapped trigonal prism), respectively.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Vanadium-Weberite Na2MIIVIIIF7 (MII  Mn,Ni, Cu) und von NaVF4

The Crystal Structures of the Vanadium Weberites Na₂M^IIV^IIIF₇ (M^II ? Mn, Ni, Cu) and of NaVF₄ At single crystals of the vanadium(III) compounds NaVF₄ (a = 790.1, b = 531.7, c = 754.0 pm, β = 101.7°; P2₁/c, Z = 4), Na₂NiVF₇ (a = 726.0, b = 1031.9, c = 744.6 pm; Imma, Z = 4) and Na₂CuVF₇ (a = 717.6, b = 1043.5, c = 754.6 pm; Pmnb, Z = 4) X-ray structure determinations were performed, at Na₂MnVF₇ (a = 746.7, c = 1821.6 pm; P3₂21, Z = 6) a new refinement. NaVF₄ crystallizes in the layer structure type of NaNbO₂F₂. The fluorides Na₂M^IIVF₇ represent new orthorhombic (M^II ? Ni; Cu) resp. trigonal (M^II ? Mn) weberites. The average distances within the [VF₆] octahedra of the four compounds are in good agreement with each other and with data of related fluorides (V? F: 193.3 pm). The differences between mean bond lengths of terminal and bridging F ligands are 5% in NaVF₄, but less than 1% in the weberites. Details and data for comparison are discussed.     

Alkalimetall‐Oxoantimonate: Synthesen,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren von ASbO2 (A = K,Rb), A4Sb2O5 (A = K,Rb, Cs) und Cs3SbO4

Alkaline Metal Oxoantimonates: Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectroscopy of ASbO₂ (A = K, Rb), A₄Sb₂O₅ (A = K, Rb, Cs), and Cs₃SbO₄ The compounds ASbO₂ (A = K/Rb; monoclinic, C2/c, a = 785.4(3)/799.6(1) pm, b = 822.1(4)/886.32(7) pm, c = 558.7(3)/559.32(5) pm, β = 124.9(1)/123.37(6)°, Z = 4) are isotypic with CsSbO₂ and the corresponding bismutates. The structures of the antimonates A₄Sb₂O₅ (A = K/Rb: orthorhombic, Cmcm, a = 394.9(1)/407.34(7) pm, b = 1807.4(1)/1893.5(1) pm, c = 636.34(9)/655.60(8) pm, Z = 2) and Cs₄Sb₂O₅ (monoclinic, Cm, a = 1059.81(7) pm, b = 692.68(8) pm, c = 811.5(1) pm, β = 98.7(1)°, Z = 2) both contain the anion [O₂SbOSbO₂]^4–. Cs₃SbO₄ (orthorhombic, Pnma, a = 1296.1(1) pm, b = 919.24(8) pm, c = 679.95(6) pm, Z = 4) crystallizes with the K₃NO₄ structure type.     

Isothiocyanat-Komplexe von Kupfer (II) mit quadratisch-planarer und tetragonal-pyramidaler Koordination: Struktur,Phasenumwandlungen und Redoxverhalten

Isothiocyanate Complexes of Copper(II) with Square-Planar and Tetragonal-Pyramidal Coordination: Structure, Phase Transitions, and Redox-Properties In dependence on the kind and size of the counter-cations Cu²⁺-ions form isothiocyanate complexes with different coordination number and geometry. The structures of compounds with square-planar coordination [(NEt₄)₂[Cu(NCS)₄] · CHCl₃ (brown): Space group 14/mmm, Z = 2; a = 1204.3(2) pm, c = 1154.2(3) pm] and with tetragonal-pyramidal polyhedra [(NEt₄)₃[Cu(NCS)₅] · SM (green, SM: unidentified solvent molecule): Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4; a = 1154.2(6) pm, b = 2291.6(10) pm, c = 1739.9(9) pm, ß = 95.98(5)°] are reported. The green complex transforms into a brown compound at room-temperature; the transformation is (partly) reversibly. Solutions of NCS-anions and Cu²⁺ are redox unstable. The structure of a resulting product: (PPh₄)₂[Cu₂(NCS)₂] [Space group C2/c, Z = 4; a = 1235.4(1) pm, b = 1347.1(2) pm, c = 2953.4(11) pm, ß = 99.36(2)°] with Cu(I) dimers and two bridging NCS^- ligands is also reported.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von SnTl4Se3 mit einer Anmerkung zu TlSe

Preparation and Crystal Structure of SnTl₄Se₃ with a Note on TlSe We describe the preparation and crystal structure of SnTl₄Se₃. It crystallizes as a low symmetric distorted derivative with the In₅Bi₃ type of structure, which itself should be considered as a subfamily of the Cr₅B₃ type of structure: a = 852.2(2) pm, c = 1 272.2(6) pm, c/a = 1.49, Z = 4. Short Sn? Se distances of 311 pm, and 326 pm, respectively, are obtained in [SnSe_2/2] chains running along [001]. Furthermore, short Tl? Se distances are found in quasimolecular bent moieties Tl₂Se: 300 pm, 313 pm, and 347 pm, respectively. SnTl₄Se₃ is a semiconductor. The conductivity of some closely related phases are also reported. Finally, the structure of the well known compound TlSe has been refined for the first time, in order to get some more information about Tl¹⁺? Se distances for square-antiprismatic coordinated Tl¹⁺ ions.     

Neue Fluorozirconate und ‐hafnate mit V2+ und Ti2+

New Fluorozirconates and ‐hafnates with V²⁺ and Ti²⁺ During investigations of the systems MF₂/KF/MF₄ e. g. MF₂/NaF/MF₄ (M²⁺ = Ti²⁺, V²⁺, M⁴⁺ = Zr⁴⁺, Hf⁴⁺) we obtained blue crystals of VZrF₆, VHfF₆, KVZrF₇, blue‐green crystals of NaVHf₂F₁₁, yellow crystals of TiHfF₆ and NaTiHf₂F₁₁, and yellow to rubyred crystals of TiZrF₆, respectively. According to single crystal data, VZrF₆ VHfF₆ and TiZrF₆ crystalizes in the ordered ReO₃‐type (cubic, Fm3m, a = 812,1(5), 804,2(8), and 821,0(2) pm, Z = 4). TiHfF₆ crystalizes in a high‐temperature‐modification (cubic, ReO₃‐type, Pm3m, a = 392,3(2) pm, Z = 2). KVZrF₇ is isotyic to KPdZrF₇ (orthorhombic, Pnna, a = 1109,8(6), b = 788,0(7), c = 648,0(15) pm, Z = 4). NaTiHf₂F₁₁ and NaVHf₂F₁₁ crystalizes monoclinic (C2/m, a = 910,5(7), b = 675,9(7), c = 773,6(5) pm, β = 116,10(6)° and a = 917,7(5), b = 685,7(5), c = 752,4 pm, β = 118,28(1)°, Z = 2, respectively) and are also isotypic to already known AgPdZr₂F₁₁.     

Hydrogenselenate der Selten‐Erd‐Elemente: Synthese und Kristallstruktur von La(HSeO4)3 und Gd(HSeO4)(SeO4)

Hydrogenselenates of Rare Earth Elements: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of La(HSeO₄)₃ and Gd(HSeO₄)(SeO₄) Colorless transparent single crystals of La(HSeO₄)₃ (hexagonal, P6₃/m, Z = 2, a = 971.7(1), c = 616.98(8) pm, R_all = 0.0440) were obtained from the reaction of La₂O₃ and conc. selenic acid. La(HSeO₄)₃ is isotypic with the corresponding hydrogensulfate. Its structure can be seen as a variant of the UCl₃ type structure with complex anions and contains the La³⁺ ions in ninefold coordination of oxygen atoms. Single crystals of Gd(HSeO₄)(SeO₄) crystallize from a solution of Gd₂O₃ in selenic acid (70% H₂SeO₄). In the orthorhombic crystal structure (Pbca, Z = 8, a = 920.4(1), b = 1351.6(2), c = 1004.0(1) pm, R_all = 0.0276) the Gd³⁺ ions are coordinated by eight oxygen atoms belonging to four SeO₄^2– and four HSeO₄^– ions. These are surrounded by four Gd³⁺ ions.     

Halogenidsulfate des Gadoliniums: Synthese und Kristallstruktur von GdClSO4 und GdFSO4

Halide Sulfates of Gadolinium: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of GdClSO₄ and GdFSO₄ Single crystals of GdClSO₄ are obtained from the reaction of Gd₂(SO₄)₃ and GdCl₃ in silica ampoules. In the monoclinic compound (P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 943.7(1), 657.59(8), 680.05(9) pm, β = 104.87(2)?, R_all = 0.0352) Gd³⁺ is surrounded by five sulfate groups and three chloride ligands. One of the sulfate groups acts as a bidentate ligand so that the coordination number of Gd³⁺ is nine. The reaction of Gd₂(SO₄)₃ with LiF in sealed gold ampoules yields colorless transparent single crystals of GdFSO₄. The compound crystallizes orthorhombic (Pnma, Z = 4, a = 843.6(1), b = 701.76(8), c = 643.38(7) pm, R_all = 0.0207) and contains eight‐coordinate Gd³⁺ ions. The ligands are six oxygen atoms of five sulfate groups and two fluoride ions.     

Einkristalle von La[AsO4] im Monazit‐ und Sm[AsO4] im Xenotim‐Typ

Single Crystals of La[AsO₄] with Monazite‐ and Sm[AsO₄] with Xenotime‐Type Structure Brick‐shaped, transparent single crystals of colourless monazite‐type La[AsO₄] (monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 676.15(4), b = 721.03(4), c = 700.56(4) pm, β =104.507(4)°, Z = 4) and pale yellow xenotime‐type Sm[AsO₄] (tetragonal, I4₁/amd, a = 718.57(4), c = 639.06(4) pm, Z = 4) emerge as by‐products from alkali and rare‐earth metal chloride fluxes whenever the synthesis of lanthanide(III) oxoarsenate(III) derivatives from admixtures of the corresponding sesquioxides in sealed, evacuated silica ampoules is accompanied by air intrusion and subsequent oxidation. Nine oxygen atoms from seven discrete [AsO₄]^3? tetrahedra recruit the rather irregular coordination sphere of La³⁺ (d(La³⁺?O^2?) = 248 – 266 pm plus 291 pm) and even a tenth ligand could be considered at a distance of 332 pm. The trigonal dodecahedral figure of coordination consisting of eight oxygen atoms at distances of 236 and 248 pm (4× each) about Sm³⁺ is provided by only six isolated tetrahedral [AsO₄]^3? units. Alternating trans‐edge condensation of the latter with the [LaO₉₊₁] polyhedra of monazite‐type La[AsO₄] and the [SmO₈] polyhedra of xenotime‐type Sm[AsO₄] constitutes the main structural chain features along [100] or [001], respectively. The bond distances and angles of the complex [AsO₄]^3? anions range within common intervals (d(As⁵⁺?O^2?) = 167 – 169 pm, ?(O–As–O) = 100 – 116°) for both lanthanide(III) oxoarsenates(V) presented here.     

Cs5Sb8 und β‐CsSb: Zwei neue binäre Zintl‐Phasen

Cs₅Sb₈ and β‐CsSb: Two New Binary Zintl Phases The anion in the crystal structure of the new Zintl phase Cs₅Sb₈ synthesized from the elements (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 724.4(2) pm, b = 1135.2(3) pm, c = 2750.9(8) pm, β = 96.663(5)°, Z = 4) consists of two and three bonded Sb atoms, which are connected to form puckered nets with 5 and 28 membered rings. β‐CsSb (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 1519.4(3) pm, b = 734.0(2) pm, c = 1432.2(2) pm, β = 113.661(3)°, Z = 4) crystallizes with a superstructure of the LiAs structure type. As in the α phase (NaP type), twobonded Sb^‐ atoms form neary ideal 4₁ screx chains. In contrast to the α phase the helices have opposite chirality.     

Struktur und Eigenschaften von TlZnPO4 und TlZnAsO4

Structure and Properties of TlZnPO₄ and TlZnAsO₄ TlZnPO₄ and TlZnAsO₄ have polymorphic behavior with two phase transitions (TlZnPO₄: 263°C, 450°C; TlZnAsO₄: 562°C, 752°C) between room temperature and the congruent melting point at 1 090°C for TlZnPO₄ and 930°C for TlZnAsO₄. X-ray diffraction powder patterns have shown, that the compounds are isotypic and crystallize in the monoclinic system with the lattice constants a = 882.8(2), b = 546.2(1), c = 872.9(1) pm, β = 90.61(2)° for TlZnPO₄, a = 895.4(1), b = 562.3(1), c = 892.8(1) pm, β = 91.08(2)° for TlZnAsO₄, Z = 4, space group P2₁. TlZnPO₄ and TlZnAsO₄ belong to the „stuffed derivatives”︁ of the Icmm structure type with a [ZnXO₄]⁻ network of corner linked alternating ZnO₄ and XO₄ tetrahedra (X = P, As) with channels of six-membered rings in the direction of the c axis. These cavities contain the Tl cations. The results of ³¹P MAS-NMR measurement of TlZnPO₄ may be correlated with its structure. The Tl⁺ ionic conductivity at 300°C reaches only values of 4.4 × 10⁻⁸ Ω⁻¹ cm⁻¹ for TlZnPO₄ and 4.5 × 10⁻⁸ Ω⁻¹ cm⁻¹ for TlZnAsO₄.     

BaClSCN und Na4Mg(SCN)6: Zwei neue wasserfreie Thiocyanate der Erdalkalimetalle

BaClSCN and Na₄Mg(SCN)₆: Two New Thiocyanates of the Alkaline Earth Metals The reaction of BaCl₂ and NaSCN yielded single crystals of BaClSCN (P 2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 588.6(1) pm, b = 465.8(1) pm, c = 864.4(2) pm, β = 100.20(3)°, R_all = 0.0214). According to X‐ray single crystal investigations, the structure consists of anionic SCN^– and Cl^– layers, respectively, alternating in [001] direction. The SCN^–‐ions are connected via the N and the S atoms to the cations. Na₄Mg(SCN)₆ (P 3 1c, Z = 2, a = 863.8(1) pm, c = 1399.3(2) pm, R_all = 0.0870), which was obtained from a melt of NaSCN and MgCl₂, consists of anionic layers with the cations between the sheets. The holes are filled altenatingly by Na⁺ or Na⁺ and Mg²⁺. Regarding only the C‐atoms of the SCN^– group, the structure can be described as a hexagonal closest packing whith the cations occupying 5/6 of the octahedral voids.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Ternären Selten-Erd-Chloride NaMCl4 (M = Eu—Yb,Y)

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Ternary Rare Earth Chlorides NaMCl₄ (M = Eu—Yb, Y) Single crystals of NaErCl₄ were obtained from the melt of NaCl and ErCl₃ (1:1 molar ratio) by slow cooling. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group P2/c) with the structure of α-NiWO₄ with a = 632.24(9) pm, b = 759.78(9) pm, c = 674.2(1) pm, b? = 92.310(3)°, Z = 2. Two preparative routes to pure powder samples of the chlorides NaMCl₄ are described. At room temperature, these are found to be isotypic with NaErCl₄ (M = Tm—Yb; II) while the triclinic structure of NaGdCl₄ is adopted with M = Gd—Ho, Y (I). Phase transitions from one structure to the other are observed for all compounds. The transition temperatures decrease with decreasing size of the ion M³⁺.     

Quaternäre Chloride des zweiwertigen Europiums mit dreiwertigen Übergangsmetallen: Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Na6Eu3M4Cl24 (M = Ti,V, Cr)

Quaternary Chlorides of Divalent Europium and Trivalent Transition Metal Ions: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Na₆Eu₃M₄Cl₂₄ (M = Ti, V, Cr) The reaction of EuCl₂, NaCl and MCl₃ (M = Ti, V, Cr) yields the chlorides Na₆Eu₃M₄Cl₂₄. According to X‐ray single crystal investigations, their crystal structure is a variant of the monoclinic cryolite‐type structure. One crystallographic site is occupied by Na1 and Eu simultaneously. For charge compensation the Na2 site is not fully occupied. In Na₆Eu₃Ti₄Cl₂₄ (P2₁/n, Z = 1/2, a = 663.8(1) pm, b = 718.3(1) pm, c = 953.3(2) pm, β = 91.55(2)°, R_all = 0.0314), Na₆Eu₃V₄Cl₂₄ (P2₁/n, Z = 1/2, a = 660.4(1) pm, b = 715.8(1) pm, c = 946.5(2) pm, β = 91.41(2)°, R_all = 0.0313) and Na₆Eu₃Cr₄Cl₂₄ (P2₁/n, Z = 1/2, a = 654.8(1) pm, b = 706.5(1) pm, c = 945.4(2) pm, β = 91.07(2)°, R_all = 0.0368) the ratio of Na1 : Eu amounts to 5 : 3. The colours of the compounds, orange yellow for M = Ti, orange red for M = V and dark red for M = Cr, indicate electronic interactions between Eu²⁺ and M³⁺.     

Kristallstrukturen von MgCr2O4-Typ Li2VCl4 und Spinell-Typ Li2MgCl4 und Li2CdCl4

Crystal Structures of MgCrO₄-type Li₂VCl₄ and Spinel-type Li₂MgCl₄ and Li₂CdCl₄ The crystal structures of the ternary lithium chlorides Li₂MCl₄ (M = Mg, V, Cd) have been determined firstly by X-ray single-crystal experiments. Li₂MgCl₄ and Li₂CdCl₄ crystallize in an inverse spinel structure (space group Fd3 m, Z = 8, a = 1 040.1(2) and 1 062.06(9) pm, structural parameters u = 0.25699(2) and 0.2550(1), R = 1.7 and 3.7% for 218 and 211 unique reflections). The Li? Cl distances of the tetrahedrally coordinated Li⁺ ions are significantly greater than calculated with Shannon's crystal radii ( > 238 ± 1 instead of 233 pm). Contrary to the results of X-ray powder data reported in the literature, Li₂VCl₄ crystallizes in the distorted spinel structure of MgCr₂O₄ type (space group F4 3m, Z = 8, a = 1 037.49(2) pm, R = 5.9% for 217 unique reflections). The decrease of the site symmetry of the octahedrally coordinated ions (V²⁺, Li⁺) from 3 m to 3m resulting in contracted and widened tetrahedral M₄ entities of the spinel structure is obviously caused by V? V metal—metal bonds (shortest V? V distance 366.2(7) pm).     

KEu2Cl6 und K1, 6Eu1, 4Cl5: Zwei neue gemischtvalente Europiumchloride

KEu₂Cl₆ and K_1.6Eu_1.4Cl₅: Two New Mixed‐Valent Europium Chlorides The reaction of the binary chlorides EuCl₃, EuCl₂ and KCl yields the mixed‐valent compounds KEu₂Cl₆ and K_1.6Eu_1.4Cl₅. KEu₂Cl₆ (hexagonal, P6₃/m, Z = 1, a = 788.87(13), c = 411.41(6) pm, R₁ = 5.40 %) crystallizes with an addition‐variant of the UCl₃‐type of structure with tricapped trigonal prismatic coordination for the europium cations. The K⁺ ions reside in channels along [001] and exhibit extremely large displacement parameters U₃₃. The crystal structure of K_1.6Eu_1.4Cl₅ (orthorhombic, Pnma, Z = 4, a = 1260.49(12), b = 871.05(9), c = 787.18(10) pm, R₁ = 4.77 %) is closely related to that one of K₂EuCl₅ if the K⁺ and the Eu³⁺ ions are partly substituted for Eu²⁺. Absorption spectra show transitions, which can be assigned to Eu²⁺ and Eu³⁺ ions, and additional transitions due to interaction of both cations occupying common positions.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur der bekannten Zintl‐Phasen Cs3Sb7 und Cs4Sb2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the known Zintl Phases Cs₃Sb₇ and Cs₄Sb₂ Cs₃Sb₇ and Cs₄Sb₂ were synthesized from the elements and their crystal structures were determined on the basis of single crystal x‐ray data. Cs₃Sb₇ crystallizes in the monoclinic system with space group P2₁/c (a = 1605.7(1) pm, b = 1571.1(1) pm, c = 2793.9(2) pm, β = 96.300(2)°, Z = 16) and contains anions Sb₇^3–. In the structure of Cs₄Sb₂ (orthorhombic, space group Pnma, a = 1598.5(3) pm, b = 631.9(2) pm, c = 1099.5(2) pm, Z = 4) dumbbells Sb₂^4– are present.     

Zur Kenntnis von K4PbO4 und Rb4PbO4

On K₄PbO₄ and Rb₄PbO₄ For the first time single crystals of K₄[PbO₄] have been prepared by heating K₄PbO₃ in O₂. The structure has been refined [K₄[PbO₄]: 3029 I₀(hkl), four circle diffractometer PW 1100, ω-scan, MoKα, R = 6.73%, R_w = 6.64%, P1 ; a = 658.62(15), b = 658.41(12), c = 986.64(21) pm, α = 79.74(2)°, β = 108.45(2)°, γ = 112.49(2)°, d_x = 3.79 g · cm^?3, d_pyk = 3.78 g · cm^?3, Z = 2; Rb₄[PbO₄]: a = 686.94(18), b = 684.43(18), c = 1020.73(21) pm, α = 79.28(2)°, β = 108.40(2)°, γ = 113.02(2)°, d_x = 4.87 g · cm^?3, d_pyk = 4.85 g · cm^?3, Z = 2, (from Rb₂PbO₃ and Rb₂O)]. Both compounds are isotypic with K₄SnO₄. The Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

Sr5[NbN4]N ‐ A Nitridoniobate(V) Nitride Containing Isolated [NbN4]7‐ Tetrahedra and Octahedral Chains 1(Sr4Sr2/2N7+)

Sr₅[NbN₄]N (transparent, red single crystals) was synthesized by reaction of Sr2N with Nb under nitrogen at ambient pressure and 1223 K. The crystal structure was solved and refined in the space group Pbcm (no. 57), Z = 4, with lattice constants a = 646.6(3) pm, b = 1792.5(9) pm, c = 729.8(4) pm, and R = 0.019, wR² = 0.034. The crystal structure contains both isolated tetrahedra [NbN₄]^7‐ as well as chains of corner sharing octahedra 1(Sr₄Sr_2/2N⁷⁺). Strontium is irregularly coordinated by nitrogen (CN = 4 ‐ 6, Sr‐N: 252.3(4) ‐ 340.8(3) pm); nitrogen is located in a distorted octahedral environment by strontium and niobium (Nb‐N: 194.5(4) ‐ 199.2(2) pm). By formal reduction of the structural building units to their centers a close structural relationship to both the NiAs and the CaSi type structure is evident.     

Über Fluoride des einwertigen und des zweiwertigen Quecksilbers

On Fluorides of Univalent and Divalent Mercury For the first time Rb₂HgF₄ and Cs₂HgF₄, both colourless, have been obtained. From single crystal investigations they crystallize tetragonal in the K₂NiF₄-type of structure, space group I4/mrnm-D_4h¹⁷ (No. 139) with a = 455.6 pm, c = 1375.7 pm, Z = 2 for Rb₂HgF₄ and a = 462.5 pm, c = 1451.8 pm, Z = 2 for Cs₂HgF₄. The determination of the crystal structure of Hg₂F₂ confirmed the unit cell [1] with a = 367.00(4) pm, c = 1090.1(2) pm, Z = 2 space group I4/mrnm-D_4h¹⁷ (No. 139).