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.     

Über ein neues Oxoferrat mit „Butterfly-Motiv”︁: K2Na4[Fe2O5]

A New Oxoferrate with “Butterfly-Motiv”: K₂Na₄[Fe₂O₅] Dark red-brown single-crystals of K₂Na₄[Fe₂O₅] were obtained for the first time by heating “K₃Na₃CdO₄” at 500°C in closed Fe-cylinders. Determination and refinement of the crystal structure confirms the space group P4₂/mnm (No. 136). Four-circle diffractometer data: MoKα , 373 out of 373 I_o(hkl); R = 5.3%; R_w = 4.6%; a = 645.94(5), c = 1 039.2(1) pm. In contrast to the already known oxoferrates(II) with the “Butterfly-Motiv”, Rb₆[Fe₂O₅] and K₆[Fe₂O₅] [1], we now found an isotypic structure for K₂Na₄[Fe₂O₅] with the oxocobaltates of Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] and K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] [2].     

Über „Lithovanadate”︁: Zur Kenntnis von Rb2[LiVO4] und Cs2[LiVO4]

On ?Lithovanadates”?: Rb₂[LiVO₄] and Cs₂[LiVO₄] By heating of well ground mixtures of the binary oxides [A₂O, Li₂O, V₂O₅, A : Li: V = 2.2 : 1.1 : 1.0 (A = Rb, Cs); Ni-tube, 750° 25 d] we obtained Rb₂[LiVO₄] and Cs₂[LiVO₄] colourless, orthorhombic single crystals. We found a new type of ?Lithovanadate”?-structure: space group Cmc2₁; a = 587.9(1), b = 1170.1(1), c = 793.3(1) pm, Z = 4 (A = Rb) bzw. a = 610.5(1), b = 1222.6(3), c = 815.5(2) pm, Z = 4 (A = Cs). The structure was determined by four-circle diffractometer data [MoKα -radiation; 997 from 1157 I₀(hkl), R = 7.75%, R_w = 5.54% (A = Rb); 686 from 686 I₀(hkl), R = 6.97%, R_w = 4.20% (A = Cs)] parameters see text. The Madelung part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, have been calculated.     

Das erste gemischt-valente Oxocobaltat(I,II): Rb5Co2O4 [1]

A New Mixed-Valent Oxide of Cobalt(I, II): Rb₅Co₂O₄ For the first time we obtained a new mixed-valent oxide of mono- and divalent Cobalt. Black-red single-crystals of Rb₅Co₂O₄ were prepared by heating powders of “Rb₆CdO₄” in closed Co-cylinders at 500° during 48 days. Structure solution and refinement are covered by two measurements with four-circle diffractometers. MoKα : 2 145 I_o(hkl), out of 2 818 I_o(hkl), R = 9.85%, R_w = 5.93% AgKα : 1 813 I_o(hkl) out of 4 007 I_o(hkl), R = 9.46%, R_w = 6.51%) and confirm the space-group P1 . The lattice constants are a = 696.4(1) pm, b = 922.2(3) pm, c = 958.9(3) pm , α = 117.99(2)°, β = 89.96(2)°, γ h= 108.12(2)°, Z = 2 According to its composition Rb₁₀[OCoO]₂[OCoO₂CoO] the structure is built up by two Co atoms of chemically and crystallographically different nature. We find isolated dumb-bell-like anions [O? Co? O]^3? being already known with monovalent Co (e. g. K₃CoO₂) together with units [OCoO₂CoO]^4? of two connected triangles CoO₃ being well-known from K₂BeO₂ ? K₄[Be₂O₄]. ECoN/mEFIR calculations are made starting with values obtained by a new procedure called “MEFIR-FIT”.     

Neuartige Mäander mit Co3+ und Au3+: Na4[AuCoO5] = Na8 [(O2/2(CoO)O2AuO2/2)2]

Novel meander with Co³⁺ und Au³⁺: Na₄[AuCoO₅] = Na₈ ¹∞ [(O_2/2 (CoO)O₂AuO_2/2)₂] By “reaction with the wall” we obtained for the first time transparent brown single crystals of Na₄[AuCoO₅] while heating intimate mixtures of Co₃O₄, Na₂O₂, and K₂O₂ (Co: Na: K = 1.00:4.91:2.20; 650°C/44d) in a sealed gold-tube: monoclinic, P2₁/m, with a = 555.69(4) pm, b = 1042.11 (8) pm, c = 555.69(4) pm, β = 117.387(5)°, Z = 2. Characteristic features of Na₄[AuCoO₅] are meandric chains [(O_2/2 (CoO)O₂AuO_2/2)₂]. The structure has been determined by four-circle diffractometer data (Siemens AED 2; Mo? Kα , graphite, 881 I₀(hkl), R = 0.0366, R_w = 0.0316), parameters as given in the text. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, and Charge-distribution, CHARDI, are calculated and discussed.     

Über Oxide mit dem “Butterfly-Motiv”: Rb6[Fe2O5] und K6[Fe2O5]

New Oxides with the “Butterfly-Motive”: Rb₆[Fe₂O₅] and K₆[Fe₂O₅] Rb₆[Fe₂O₅] and K₆[Fe₂O₅] were obtained for the first time by annealing intimate mixtures of “Rb₆CdO₄” with CdO (molar ratio 1 : 1.1) and KO_0.48 with CdO (molar ratio 5.9 : 1) respectively in closed Fe-cylinders. Determination and refinement of the crystalstructure confirms the space group C2/m (four-circle-diffractometer data). Rb₆[Fe₂O₅]: Ag Kα , 720 out of 1220 Io(hkl), R = 9.68%, R_w = 6.09%; a = 718.9pm, b = 1183.1 pm, c = 695.4pm, β = 95.05°, Z = 2; K₆[Fe₂O₅]: MoKα , 1214 Out of 12141_o(hkl), R = 3.20070, R_w = 2.48%, a = 691.21 pm, b = 1142.78pm, c = 665.50pm, β = 93.82°, Z = 2. The binuclear unit [O₂FeOFeO₂]^6? already known to be planar with oxoferrates(II) now was observed to be angular here and closely related to Na₆[Be₂O₅].     

Neue Metalloxide mit Tetraeder-Doppel als Baugruppe: Rb6[Tl2O6] und Cs6[In2O6]

New Metal Oxides with Doubles of Tetrahedra as Building Units: Rb₆[Tl₂O₆] and Cs₆[In₂O₆] We prepared the hitherto unknown Rb₆[Tl₂O₆] and Cs₆[In₂O₆] by heating mixtures of Tl₂O₃ and RbO_0.60 (Rb:Tl = 3.5:1) as well as In₂O₃ and CsO_0.53 (Cs:In = 3.5:1) as single crystals [closed Ag-cylinder, 650°C, 14 d]. The single crystals of Rb₆[Tl₂O₆] are yellow, those of Cs₆[In₂O₆] pale yellow, all transparent and rude. The new type of structure was elucidated by 4-circle-diffractometer (PW 1100) data. Rb₆[Tl₂O₆]: P2₁/a; a = 1145,7(3), b = 713,3(1), c = 783,9(2) pm, β = 93,73° (2), Z = 2; Ag–Kα, 2100 out of 2531 I₀(hkl), R = 9,6% and R_w = 8,9%. Cs₆[In₂O₆]: P2₁/a; a = 1178,5(4), b = 730,7(2), c = 816,3(2) pm, β = 95,38° (3), Z = 2; Mo–Kα, 1584 out of 2032 I₀(hkl), R = 9,25%, and R_w = 8,44%. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von K6[Al2O6] und Rb6[Al2O6]

Preparation of Crystal Structure of K₆[Al₂O₆] and Rb₆[Al₂O₆] Colourless single crystals of K₆[Al₂O₆] have been prepared from intimate mixtures of KAlO₂ and K₂O (550°C, 90 d). The structure determination from four-circle diffractometer data (MoKα , 742 I_o(hkl), R = 2.2%, R_w = 2.1%) confirms the space group C2/m with Z = 2; a = 698.25 pm, b = 1 103.54 pm, c = 646.49 pm, β = 102.49°. Colourless single crystals of hitherto unknown Rb₆[Al₂O₆] have been prepared from intimate mixtures of RbAlO₂ and Rb₂O (520°C, 120 d). The structure determination from four-circle diffractometer data (MoKα , 1 240 I_o(hkl)) results in the residual values R = 7.2%, R_w = 4.9%; space group C2/m; a = 725.92 pm, b = 1 143.33 pm, c = 678.06 pm, β = 104.05°; Z = 2. K₆[Al₂O₆] and Rb₆[Al₂O₆] are isostructural with K₆[Fe₂O₆]. A characteristic structure unit is the anion [Al₂O₆]^6? consisting of two edge-sharing [AlO₄] tetrahedra. Effective Coordination Numbers (ECoN), Mean Fictive Ionic Radii (MEFIR), the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE) and the Charge Distribution (CHARDI) are calculated and discussed.     

Zur Kenntnis von Unordnungsphänomenen bei Oxiden mit dem „Schmetterlingsmotiv”︁ Über Rb2K4[O2CoOCoO2]

On the Knowledge of Disorder Phenomena in Oxides with the Motive of Butterfly. On Rb₂K₄[O₂CoOCoO₂] For the first time Rb₂K₄Co₂O₅ was obtained by annealing intimate mixtures of the binary oxides as dark red single crystals (Rb:K:Co = 1.2:3.2:1; Ni-tube; 570°C; 20 d). Structure Refinement [fourcircle diffractometer data; PW 1100; AgK radiation; 401 of 607 I₀(hkl); R = 9.9%; R_w = 5.5%; space group P4₂/mnm; Z = 2; a = 674,2(4), c = 1172,2(6) pm] confirms the isotypism to K₂Na₄Co₂O₅, Rb₂Na₄Co₂O₅ [2] and K₂Na₄Be₂O₅ [3]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effektive Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, and the Charge Distribution, ΣQ, were calculated. The isotypism of Rb₂K₄Co₂O₅ and Rb₂Na₄Co₂O₅ is compared graphically.     

Oxydation intermetallischer Phasen: Na3[AuO2] aus NaAu und Na2O2

Oxidation of Intermetallic Phases: Na₃[AuO₂] from NaAu and Na₂O₂ The hitherto unknown Na₃[AuO₂] was prepared in transparent, colourless single crystals from NaAu and Na₂O₂[1:1; sealed Ag-cylinder, 430°C, 6 d]. The crystal structure (P4₂/mnm); a = 970.5(1), c = 457.8(1) pm; Z = 4; four-circle diffractometer PW 1100, 333 out of 380 I₀(hkl), R = 7.0% and [R_w = 6.5%] was solved. Like KAgO-Type there are planar rings [Na₂Au₂O₄]^4?. Na(1) has the uncommon coordinations number 2 . The Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, and the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, are calculated.     

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.     

K10[Co4O9], ein neues Oxocobaltat(II) mit oligomerem Anion

K₁₀[Co₄O₉], a New Oligooxocobaltate(II) For the first time dark-red single crystals of K₁₀[Co₄O₉] were obtained by heating mixtures of KO_0.48 and CdO (molar ratio 2.7:1) in closed Co-cylinders at 450°C during 73 d. Structure solution and refinement (four-circle diffractometer data, Mo Kα , 2 996 out of 2 996 I_o(hkl), R = 5.20%, R_w = 3.03%) confirm the space-group P1 and show structural relationship with Na₁₀[Co₄O₉] [2]. The lattice constants are a = 667.84(5) pm, b = 917.91(9) pm, c = 908.49(7) pm, α = 119.400(7)°, β = 90.851(7)°, γ = 110.260(6)°, Z = 1 . (powder data (Guinier-Simon), standard deviations in parentheses) MAPLE calculations are made and a comparative survey of MAPLE values of oxocobaltates(II) is given.     

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.     

Oxydation intermetallischer Phasen: K4{Na2[Tl2O6]} aus NaTl und K2O2

Oxidation of Intermetallic Phases: K₄{Na₂[Tl₂O₆]} from NaTl and K₂O₂ The hitherto unknown K₄{Na₂[Tl₂O₆]} was prepared in form of transparent, yellow single crystals from NaTl and KO_1,08 (molar ratio 1:1.3; sealed Ag-cylinder; 450°C, 30 d). The structure determination (four-circle diffractometer, MoKα, 1 280 out of 1 523 I_o(hkl), R = 5.75%, R_w = 4.58%) confirms the space group P2₁/c with a = 641.3 pm, b = 691.1 pm, c = 1188.5 pm, β = 95.69° and Z = 2. As characteristic building units of the structure there are doubles of tetrahedra of [Tl₂O₆] and [Na₂O₆]. The compound is isotypic with Cs₆[In₂O₆] and Rb₆[Tl₂O₆]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and Charge Distribution, CHARDI, are calculated.     

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.     

Neue Oxoferrate(III). Na2Li3[FeO4] und K2Li3[FeO4]

New Oxoferrates (III). Na₂Li₃[FeO₄] and K₂Li₃[FeO₄] . Na₂Li₃[FeO₄] and K₂Li₃[FeO₄] (transparent, pink or light yellow single crystals) have been prepared by heating mixtures of the oxides (Na:Li:Fe = 2.2:3.3:1; Ag-tube, 720°C, 27 d or K:Li:Fe = 2.2:3.3:1; analogous, 700°C, 40 d). Na₂Li₃[FeO₄] is isotypic with Na₂Li₃[GaO₄] (a = 832.2(1), b = 796.0(1), c = 656.3(1)pm, Pnnm) and K₂Li₃[FeO₄] with K₂Li₃[GaO₄] (a = 557.7(1), b = 880.6(1), c = 1101.8(2)pm, β = 111.51(2)°, P2₁/c). Four cycle diffractometer data: MoK_α, 525 out of 686 I₀(hkl), R = 9.36%, R_w = 5.97% or 1424 out of 1424 I₀(hkl), R = 8.45%, R_w = 5.66%. Parameters see text. The structures are characterized by calculations of the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE. The Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, which are calculated by means of Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are compared with the analogous gallates.     

Neue Alkalioxoarsenate (V) Zur Kenntnis von Rb2Li[AsO4] und Cs2Li[AsO4]

New Alkalioxoarsenates (V). On Rb₂Li[AsO₄] and Cs₂Li[AsO₄] By heating of well-grounded mixtures of the binary oxides (A₂O, Li₂O₂, and As₂O₃; A : Li : As = 2 : 1 : 1; Ni-tube, 550°C, 21 d; A = Rb, Cs) colourless single crystals of Rb₂Li[AsO₄] and Cs₂Li[AsO₄] were obtained for the first time. These new orthoarsenates(V) crystalize orthorhombic (space group C mc2₁? C, No. 36) with Z = 4. As expected they are isotypic with the according orthovanadates(V) [2] A₂Li[VO₄], A = Rb, Cs. The lattice constants of Rb₂Li[AsO₄]: a = 582.1(4) pm, b = 1171.1(7) pm, c = 792.4(5) pm and Cs₂Li[AsO₄]: a = 596.4(2) pm, b = 1223.4(2) pm, c = 819.7(3) pm were taken from Guinier-Simon powder data. The structure was determined by four-circle-diffractometer data [Siemens AED II, MoKα , 6290 I₀ (hkl), R = 3.5%, R_w = 3.2% to Rb₂Li[AsO₄]; 3518 I₀ (hkl), R = 2.8%, R_w = 2.6% to Cs₂Li[AsO₄]; parameters see text]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these calculated via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, as well as charge distribution CHARDI are calculated and discussed.     

Synthese,Kristallstrukturen und Absorptionsspektren der neuen „Cupriosilicate”︁: K6[CuSi2O8] und Rb4[CuSi2O7]

Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Absorption Spectra of the New “Cupriosilicates”: K₆[CuSi₂O₈] and Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇] K₆[CuSi₂O₈] and Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇] were obtained by annealing intimate mixtures of K₂O and Rb₂O, respectively, CuO and SiO₂ in sealed Ag cylinders at 500°C as transparent greenish-blue single crystals. The structure solution (IPDS-data Mo Kα; K₆[CuSi₂O₈]: 1292 F²(hkl), R1 = 0.059; wR2 = 0.103 and Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇]: 763 F²(hkl), R1 = 0.049; wR2 = 0.114) confirms the space group P1 for both compounds. K₆[CuSi₂O₈]: a = 619.4(2); b = 665.5(2); c = 753.0(2) pm; α = 83.66(3); β = 87.71(3); γ = 70.19(3)°; Z = 1. Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇]: a = 631.9(9); b = 707.5(10); c = 715.2(6) pm; α = 114.2(1); β = 100.7(1); γ = 107.9(1)°; Z = 1. The Madelung Part of the Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these calculated via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are given. The absorption spectra of K₆[CuSi₂O₈] and Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇] are discussed in terms of the Angular Overlap Model, AOM.     

Ein Oxotellurat (VI) neuen Typs: Rb6[TeO5] [TeO4]

A New Type of Oxotellurates (VI): Rb₆[TeO₅] [TeO₄] For the first time single crystals of Rb₆Te₂O₉ was obtained by annealing intimate mixtures of the binary oxides (closed Ag-cylinder in supremax-glass ampoule, 680°C, 45 d). The structure elucidation (four-circle diffractometer, AgKα, 2083 I₀(hkl); R = 9.5%, R_w = 6.6%) confirms the space group C2/c with a = 1207.5(7), b = 1266.3(5), c = 1105.3(6) pm, β = 123.1(1)⁰, Z = 4 (Guinier-Simon photographs). Characteristic for this structure are ?isolated”? trigonal bipyramidal groups of [TeO₅] and ?isolated”? tetrahedral groups of [TeO₄], so we prefere to name the new compound Rb₆[TeO₅][TeO₄]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the latter derived from Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed.     

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.