Volume-based thermodynamics: estimations for 2:2 salts

The lattice energy of an ionic crystal, U(POT), can be expressed as a linear function of the inverse cube root of its formula unit volume (i.e., Vm(-1/3)); thus, U(POT) approximately 2I(alpha/Vm(1/3) + beta), where alpha and beta are fitted constants and I is the readily calculated ionic strength factor of the lattice. The standard entropy, S, is a linear function of Vm itself: S approximately kVm + c, with fitted constants k and c. The constants alpha and beta have previously been evaluated for salts with charge ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 2:1 and for the general case q:p, while values of k and c applicable to ionic solids generally have earlier been reported. In this paper, we obtain alpha and beta, k and c, specifically for 2:2 salts (by studying the ionic oxides, sulfates, and carbonates), finding that U(POT)[MX 2:2]/(kJ mol(-1)) approximately 8(119/Vm(1/3) + 60) and S degree [MX 2:2]/(J K(-1) mol(-1)) approximately 1382V(m) + 16.     

Luminescent Nitridophosphates CaP2N4:Eu2+, SrP2N4:Eu2+, BaP2N4:Eu2+, and BaSr2P6N12:Eu2+

Nitridophosphates MP₂N₄:Eu²⁺ (M=Ca, Sr, Ba) and BaSr₂P₆N₁₂:Eu²⁺ have been synthesized at elevated pressures and 1100–1300 °C starting from the corresponding azides and P₃N₅ with EuCl₂ as dopant. Addition of NH₄Cl as mineralizer allowed for the growth of single crystals. This led to the successful structure elucidation of a highly condensed nitridophosphate from single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction data (CaP₂N₄:Eu²⁺ (P6₃, no. 173), a=16.847(2), c=7.8592(16) Å, V=1931.7(6) ų, Z=24, 2033 observed reflections, 176 refined parameters, wR₂=0.096). Upon excitation by UV light, luminescence due to parity‐allowed 4f⁶(⁷F)5d¹→4f⁷(⁸S_7/2) transition was observed in the orange (CaP₂N₄:Eu²⁺, λ_max=575 nm), green (SrP₂N₄:Eu²⁺, λ_max=529 nm), and blue regions of the visible spectrum (BaSr₂P₆N₁₂:Eu²⁺ and BaP₂N₄:Eu²⁺, λ_max=450 and 460 nm, respectively). Thus, the emission wavelength decreases with increasing ionic radius of the alkaline‐earth ions. The corresponding full width at half maximum values (2240–2460 cm^?1) are comparable to those of other known Eu²⁺‐doped (oxo)nitrides emitting in the same region of the visible spectrum. Following recently described quaternary Ba₃P₅N₁₀Br:Eu²⁺, this investigation represents the first report on the luminescence of Eu²⁺‐doped ternary nitridophosphates. Similarly to nitridosilicates and related oxonitrides, Eu²⁺‐doped nitridophosphates may have the potential to be further developed into efficient light‐emitting diode phosphors.     

R2 2(8) motifs in Aminopyrimidine sulfonate/carboxylate interactions: Crystal structures of pyrimethaminium benzenesulfonate monohydrate (2:2:1) and 2-amino-4,6-dimethylpyrimidinium sulfosalicylate dihydrate (4:2:2)

Background

The characterization of three types of Marche (Italy) honeys (Acacia, Multifloral, Honeydew) was carried out on the basis of the their quality parameters (pH, sugar content, humidity) and mineral content (Na, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, and Mn). Pattern recognition methods such as principal components analysis (PCA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) were performed in order to classify honey samples whose botanical origins were different, and identify the most discriminant parameters. Lastly, using ANOVA and correlations for all parameters, significant differences between diverse types of honey were examined.

Results

Most of the samples' water content showed good maturity (98%) whilst pH values were in the range 3.50 – 4.21 confirming the good quality of the honeys analysed. Potassium was quantitatively the most relevant mineral (mean = 643 ppm), accounting for 79% of the total mineral content. The Ca, Na and Mg contents account for 14, 3 and 3% of the total mineral content respectively, while other minerals (Cu, Mn, Fe) were present at very low levels. PCA explained 75% or more of the variance with the first two PC variables. The variables with higher discrimination power according to the multivariate statistical procedure were Mg and pH. On the other hand, all samples of acacia and honeydew, and more than 90% of samples of multifloral type have been correctly classified using the LDA. ANOVA shows significant differences between diverse floral origins for all variables except sugar, moisture and Fe.

Conclusion

In general, the analytical results obtained for the Marche honeys indicate the products' high quality. The determination of physicochemical parameters and mineral content in combination with modern statistical techniques can be a useful tool for honey classification.     

F2Al(mu-eta2:eta2-O2)AlF2: an unusual, stable aluminum peroxo compound

The oxidation processes in the industrial production of aluminum from cryolite melts are not fully understood. Oxidation of AlOF2- leads initially to AlOF2 radicals. The structure of the AlOF2 dimer and several oxidized and reduced forms of this compound are investigated by theoretical methods and compared to analogous boron and gallium compounds. The thermodynamic stability of these compounds is investigated. It is shown that the dimeric compound of AlOF2 contains a symmetric peroxo bridge and is unexpectedly stable toward decomposition.     

Iridium complex-catalyzed highly selective cross [2 + 2 + 2] cycloaddition of two different monoynes: 2:1 coupling versus 1:2 coupling

[reaction: see text] Highly selective cross [2 + 2 + 2] cycloaddition of two different monoynes is achieved by using a catalytic amount of [Ir(cod)Cl](2) and ligand. The ligand had a considerable effect on the reaction. When 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane was used, two molecules of dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD) reacted with one molecule of a monoyne to give the 2:1 coupling product. When 1,2-bis(dipentafluorophenylphosphino)ethane was used instead of dppe, one molecule of DMAD reacted with two molecules of a monoyne to give the 1:2 coupling product.     

3s-Gd2C2Br2: Eine neue Stapelvariante

3s-Gd₂C₂Br₂: An Isomorph with a New Stacking Sequence Gd₂C₂Br₂ has been described in [1]. Here we describe the new stacking variant 3s-Gd₂C₂Br₂ prepared by reaction of stoichiometric amounts of GdBr₃, Gd, and C at 1 320 K. 3s-Gd₂C₂Br₂ with a stacking sequence different to that described in [1] crystallizes in space group C2/m with lattice constants a = 706.6(2) pm, b = 382.7(1) pm, c = 996.7(4) pm and β = 99.95(3)°. In the structure C₂ units are octahedrally surrounded by Gd atoms. Such Gd₆(C₂) octahedra are condensed via edges to form sheets, which are separated by two layers of Br-ions. In contrast to the modification described previously three slabs BrGd(C₂)GdBr are stacked in [103] direction until identity is reached. The isotypic 3s-Tb₂C₂Br₂ has also been prepared at 1 370 K. It is characterized by the lattice constants a = 701.5(3) pm, b = 380.1(1) pm, c = 994.8(3) pm and β = 100.05°.     

Das erste Gadoliniumcarbidfluorid: Gd2CF2

The First Gadolinium Carbide Fluoride: Gd₂CF₂ Gd₂CF₂, the first gadolinium carbide fluoride is prepared by reaction of stoichiometric amounts of GdF₃, Gd, and C at 1250°C in sealed Ta-capsules. It is isotypic with Gd₂CBr₂ (space group P3 m1; a = 373.11(4) and c = 642.5(1) pm). The Gd atoms surround the C atoms octahedrally. Such Gd₆C octahedra are condensed via edges to form octahedral sheets, which are separated by double slabs of F^?? ions.     

Fluorocarbohydrates—XXVII: 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-l-fucose: synthesis and structure

Addition of CF₃OF to 3,4-di-O-acetyl-l-fucal gave a 95% yield of two di-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-2-fluoro-l-fucosyl derivatives separable by column chromatography, both in crystalline form. The derivatives were identified by ¹H and ¹⁹F-NMR to be the α-fluoride and the α-trifluoromethyl-glycoside. Acidic hydrolysis of either derivative gave the free sugar 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-l-fucose (non-crystalline), further characterised as the crystalline 1,3,4-tri-O-α-acetate.     

R22(8) motifs in Aminopyrimidine sulfonate/carboxylate interactions: Crystal structures of pyrimethaminium benzenesulfonate monohydrate (2:2:1) and 2-amino-4,6-dimethylpyrimidinium sulfosalicylate dihydrate (4:2:2)

Background  

Pyrimethamine [2,4-diamino-5-(p-chlorophenyl)-6-ethylpyrimidine] is an antifolate drug used in anti-malarial chemotherapy. Pyrimidine and aminopyrimidine derivatives are biologically important compounds owing to their natural occurrence as components of nucleic acids.     

Polytypie bei Doppeloxiden: AgCoO2, AgFeO2, AgCrO2

Polytypes of AgFeO₂, AgCrO₂ and AgCoO₂ were found by indexing of high-resolution X-ray powder diagrams and, in the case of AgFeO₂ also by complementary single-crystal X-ray photographs. The abovementioned compounds occur at least in the polytype 6H (RAMSDELL-notation). The hexagonal unit cell dimensions are as follows:      

掺Eu的SiO2-B2O3体系和SiO2-B2O3-Na2O体系的结构及Eu3+的发光性质

采用溶胶-凝胶技术制备了掺Eu3+的以SiO2-B2O3和SiO2-B2O3-Na2O为基质的玻璃态发光材料. 通过激发光谱、发射光谱研究了Eu3+的发光性质, 通过红外光谱、 TEM 、 XRT进一步研究了基质结构变化对发光性能的影响. 结果显示 材料经 600 ℃退火处理后, 结构已十分稳定. 在588 nm和613 nm处显示弱的Eu3+的特征发射光谱, 对应于Eu3+的5D0-7Fj(j=1,2)跃迁. 以SiO2-B2O3为基质的玻璃材料的红外光谱显示形成了Si-O-B键. 该结构对Eu3+的发光有严重的淬灭作用, 使Eu3+的发光强度大大减弱. 以SiO2-B2O3-Na2O为基质的玻璃材料显示Eu3+的发光增强, 红外光谱显示不存在Si-O-B键的振动吸收. 可能是Na取代B的位置, 形成了Si-O-Na键. 此结构对Eu3+的发光有一定增加作用.     

La2O2S∶Mn2+荧光粉的微波合成及其荧光特性

Using La₂(SO₄)3 and the active carbon powder as reactants, La₂O₂S∶Mn²⁺ red phosphor was synthesized by microwave radiation method. The phosphor was characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), laser-diffraction size analyzer and fluorospectrophotometer. The XRD analysis showed that the phosphor was pure phase La₂O₂S. The phosphor of La₂O₂S∶Mn²⁺ showed hexagonal crystal structure with diverse shapes, such as spherical and rod, with average particle size of 10.22 μm. The emission and excitation spectra of the phosphor were determined by fluorospectrophotometer and the results showed that the excitation spectrum of the phosphor under 600 nm emission wavelength was excitation bands between 250 nm and 350 nm with a peak value of 303 nm. Then ,when exicited under UV 303 nm, the phosphor showed broad band emission of 550~700 nm with a peak at 607 nm. In addition, the optimal effects were obtained for the phosphor preparation when the concentration of the activator Mn²⁺ was x_Mn=0.01, the ratio of C and O (n_C / n_O) in the reactants was 0.6∶1, and the time of reaction was about 1 h. La₂O₂S∶Mn²⁺ has strong absorption of UV spectrum and can emit bright red light.     

Untersuchungen der Teilsysteme: Aluminium-TiSi2, -ZrSi2, -MoSi2 und -WSi2

Ohne ZusammenfassungHerrn Professor Dr.F. Wessely zum 60. Geburtstage in aufrichtiger Verehrung zugeeignet.     

Na2C2 und K2C2: Synthese,Kristallstruktur und spektroskopische Eigenschaften

Na₂C₂ and K₂C₂: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Spectroscopic Properties By the reaction of sodium or potassium solved in liquid ammonia with acetylene and subsequent heating in high vacuum Na₂C₂ and K₂C₂ could be synthesised as single phase products. The crystal structures described by Föppl could be confirmed by X-ray and neutron diffraction experiments (K₂C₂) on powdered samples. Both compounds crystallise in a tetragonal structure (I4₁/acd, no. 142, Z = 8) which can be described as a distorted variant of the antifluorite-structure type. At temperatures above room temperature (Na₂C₂: 580 K, K₂C₂: 420 K) a reversible phase transition (1^st order transition) to a cubic modification (Fm 3 m, no. 225, Z = 4) has been observed, analogous to the alkaline earth metal acetylides. This high temperature modification represents an undistorted antifluorite structure with disordered C₂^2– dumbbells. The results of raman- and ¹³C-MAS-NMR-spectroscopic investigations are in agreement with acetylide dumbbells in the title compounds and allow a comparison to the respective monoalkalimetal and alkaline earth metal acetylides.     

Synthesis and characterization of some bifunctional 2b:2:1 cryptands

Methods for the synthesis of aromatic substituted diaza-polyoxamacrobicyclic compounds (benzocryptands) are described. New synthetic routes to cryptand precursors are developed and improvements in eryptand synthesis discussed and employed to prepare some bifunctional cryptands.     

Interaction between gallocatechin gallate and caffeine in crystal structure of 1:2 and 2:2 complexes

A suspension of (−)-gallocatechin gallate (GCg) and caffeine in water afforded two kinds of complexes, the 1:2 and 2:2 complexes of GCg and caffeine. The crystal structures of the two complexes were determined by X-ray crystallography. The driving force for the formation of the 1:2 and 2:2 complexes was thought to be mainly π-π interactions between the A, B′ rings of GCg and the six-membered rings of caffeines, and those between the B ring of GCg and caffeine, the B′ ring of GCg and caffeine, and the A rings of GCgs, respectively.