Li2Br(NH2): Das erste ternäre Alkalimetallamidhalogenid

Li₂Br(NH₂): The First Ternary Alkali Metal Amide Halide The pseudobinary system LiNH₂/LiBr was investigated by X-ray methods. The crystal structure of the compound Li₂Br(NH₂) was solved by single crystal data: Li₂Br(NH₂): Pnma, Z = 8, a = 12.484(2) Å, b = 7.959(1) Å, c = 6.385(1) Å, Z(F_o) with (F_o)² ≧ 3σ(F_o)² = 348, Z (parameter) = 51, R/R_w = 0.019/0.021 Li₂Br(NH₂) crystallizes in a new type of structure. To one another isolated chains of [Li₂Li_4/2(NH₂)₂²⁺] show the motif of closest rod packing. They are connected via bromide ions in a distorted cubic primitive arrangement.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Mangan(II)‐ und Zinkamid,Mn(NH2)2 und Zn(NH2)2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Manganese(II) and Zinc Amides, Mn(NH₂)₂ and Zn(NH₂)₂ Metal powders of manganese resp. zinc react with supercritical ammonia in autoclaves in the presence of a mineralizer Na₂Mn(NH₂)₄ resp. Na₂Zn(NH₂)₄_.0.5NH₃ to well crystallized ruby‐red Mn(NH₂)₂ (p(NH₃) = 100 bar, T = 130°C, 10 d) resp. colourless Zn(NH₂)₂ (p(NH₃) = 3.8 kbar, T = 250°C, 60 d). The structures including all H‐positions were solved by x‐ray single crystal data: Mn(NH₂)₂: I4₁/acd, Z = 32, a = 10.185(6) Å, c = 20.349(7) Å, N(F_o) with F > 3σ (F) = 313, N(parameter) = 45, R/R_w = 0.038/0.043. Zn(NH₂)₂: I4₁/acd, Z = 32, a = 9.973(3) Å, c = 19.644(5) Å, N(F_o) with F > 3σ (F) = 489, N(parameter) = 45, R/R_w = 0.038/0.043. Both compounds crystallize isotypic with Mg(NH₂)₂ [1] resp. Be(NH₂)₂ [2]. Nitrogen of the amide ions is distorted cubic close packed. One quarter of tetrahedral voids is occupied by Mn²⁺‐ resp. Zn²⁺‐ions in such an ordered way that units M₄(NH₂)₆(NH₂)_4/2 occur. The H‐atoms of the anions have such an orientation that the distance to neighboured cations is optimum.     

K2Br(OH) und Rb2Br(OH): Zwei neue ternäre Alkalimetallhalogenidhydroxide mit ausgeprägter Strukturverwandtschaft zu KOH bzw. RbOH

K₂Br(OH) and Rb₂Br(OH): Two New Ternary Alkali Metal Halide Hydroxides with a Pronounced Structural Relationship to KOH resp. RbOH Two isotypic compounds K₂Br(OH) and Rb₂Br(OH) were prepared in the systems KOH/KBr and RbOH/RbBr. Their structures were determined by single crystal X-ray methods: K₂Br(OH): P2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 6.724(1) Å, b = 4.272(4) Å, c = 8.442(2) Å, β = 108.14(2)°, Z(F_o) = 651 with (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(parameter) = 28, R/R_w = 0.041/0.047 Rb₂Br(OH): P2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 6.918(3) Å, b = 4.483(2) Å, c = 8.850(5) Å, β = 108.08(6)°, Z(F_o) = 326 mit (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(parameter) = 27, R/R_w = 0.074/0.082. The compounds are built up by chains of [M₂(OH)⁺] connected via Br^?. The structure of the chains as well as their orientation to one another show a pronounced relationship to the structures of the room temperature modifications of the isotypic binary hydroxides KOH and RbOH.     

Na5Br(OH)4: Darstellung und Kristallstruktur einer Verbindung im System NaOH/NaBr

Na₅Br(OH)₄: Synthesis and Structure of a Compound in the System NaOH/NaBr The pseudobinary system NaOH/NaBr is investigated by X-ray methods. The structure of the compound Na₅Br(OH)₄ was solved by single crystal data: Na₅Br(OH)₄: Pnma, Z = 8, a = 11.846(2) Å, b = 18.782(4) Å, c = 6.431(1) Å, Z(F_o) = 1 202 with (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(parameter) = 100, R/R_w = 0.030/0.035 The compound crystallizes in a new type of structure. Pairs of octahedra around O by 5 Na and 1 H to [Na₅(OH)]₂ are orientated in such a way to one another that two ions OH^? form a parallelogram hinting to unusual bent hydrogen bridge bonding.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Na10[P4(NH)6N4](NH2)6(NH3)0,5 mit dem adamantanartig aufgebauten Anion [P4(NH)6N4]4−

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Na₁₀[P₄(NH)₆N₄](NH₂)₆(NH₃)_0.5 with an Adamantane-like Anion [P₄(NH)₆N₄]^4? Crystals of Na₁₀[P₄(NH)₆N₄](NH₂)₆(NH₃)_0.5 were obtained by the reaction of P₃N₅ with NaNH₂ (molar ratio 1:20) within 5 d at 600°C in autoclaves. The following data characterize X-ray investigations: Fm3 m, Z = 8, a = 15.423(2) Å, Z(F) = 261 with F ≥ 3 σ(F) Z(Variables) = 27, R/R_w = 0.086/0.089 The compound contains the hitherto unknown anion [P₄(NH)₆N₄]^4?, which resembles adamantane. The total structure can be described as follows: The centers of gravity of units of [Na₈(NH₂)₆(NH₃)]²⁺ – 8Na⁺ on the corners of a cube, 6NH₂^? on the ones of an inscribed octahedron with NH₃ in the center – follow the motif of a cubic-closest packed arrangement. Units of [Na₁₂(NH₂)₆]⁶⁺ – 12Na⁺ on the corners of a cuboctahedron and 6NH₂^? on the ones of an inscribed octahedron – occupy all octahedral and those of [P₄(NH)₆N₄]^4? all tetrahedral sites.     

Na2Mn(NH2)4: Ein neuer Schichtenstrukturtyp

Na₂Mn(NH₂)₄: A New Type of Layered Structure The structure of Na₂Mn(NH₂)₄ was solved by X-ray single crystal data including H-positions: P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 6.331(1) Å, b = 14.542(3) Å, c = 7.212(1) Å, β = 116.29(1)°, Z(F ≥ 3σ = (F)) = 1343, Z(parameters) = 96, R/R_W = 0.023/0.029. The compound crystallizes in a new type of structure. Within layered blocks the amide ions are arranged with the motif of a hexagonal closest packing of spheres. Within these blocks alternating layers contain sodium in all octahedral sites and manganese in an ordered way in a quarter of tetrahedral sites.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur eines Natrium-tetraoxonitridowolframats(VI), Na5WO4N

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Sodium Tetraoxo Nitrido Tungstate(VI), Na₅WO₄N Colourless crystals of Na₅WO₄N are obtained besides Na₄WO₂N₂ [1] by the reaction of WO₃ with NaNH₂ (15:1) at 350°C ≥ T ≥ 750°C in autoclaves to prevent early decomposition of sodium amide. X-ray single crystal investigations are characterized by the following data:

• Na₅WO₄N: Cmc2₁ (No. 36), Z = 4
• a = 9.873(2) Å, b = 5.769(1) Å, c = 10.648(2) Å
• Z(F)≥ 3σ(F) = 2182, Z(Var.) = 55, R/R_w = 0.029/0.039

The structure contains the tetragonal pyramidal ion WO₄N^5? with nitrogen at the apex connected via Na⁺ ions irregularly coordinated by one nitrogen and four oxygen atoms of different anions.     

Rb2I(OH): Ein Hydroxidiodid im System RbOH/RbI

Rb₂I(OH): A Hydroxide Iodide in the System RbOH/RbI The pseudobinary system RbOH/RbI was investigated by X-ray methods. The crystal structure of Rb₂I(OH) was solved by single crystal data: Rb₂I(OH): Pnma, Z = 4, a = 7.748(1) Å, b = 5.654(2) Å,c = 13.254(2) Å Z(F_o) with (F_o)² ? 3σ = (F_o)² = 449, Z (parameter) = 25, R/R_w = 0.021/0.023 Rb₂I(OH) crystallizes in a new type of structure, built up by a three dimensional network of [Rb₂(OH)⁺] containing the iodide ions.     

Synthese und Struktur eines Caesium-tetraimidophosphat-diamids,Cs5[P(NH)4](NH2)2 = Cs3[P(NH)4] · 2 CsNH2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Cesium-tetraimidophosphate-diamide, Cs₅[P(NH)₄](NH₂)₂ = Cs₃[P(NH)₄] · 2 CsNH₂ Well crystallized Cesium-tetraimidophosphate-diamide is obtained by the reaction of CsNH₂ with P₃N₅ in autoclaves at 673 K within three days. X-ray single crystal investigations led to the following data

• Ccca, Z = 4, a = 8.192(5) Å, b = 20.472(5) Å,
• c = 8.252(3) Å
• Z(F) ≥3σ(F) = 916, Z(Var.) = 32, R/R_w=1 = 0.017/0.021

The compound contains the hitherto unknown anion [P(NH)₄]^3?.     

Darstellung und Struktur eines Ammoniumdiamidodioxophosphats(V), NH4PO2(NH2)2

Synthesis and Structure of an Ammonium Diamidodioxophosphate(V), NH₄PO₂(NH₂)₂ The ammonolysis of P₃N₅ under ammonothermal conditions (T = 400°C, p(NH₃) = 6 kbar, 14 d in autoclaves) in the presence of small definite amounts of water leads to the formation of NH₄PO₂(NH₂)₂. The structure was solved by single crystal X-ray methods. NH₄PO₂(NH₂)₂: P2₁/c (Nr. 14), a = 6.886(1) Å, b = 8.366(2) Å, c = 9.151(2) Å, β = 111.78(3)°, Z = 4, R₁/wR₂ = 0.026/0.072, Z(F > 2σ(F)) = 1183, N(variables) = 87. In NH₄PO₂(NH₂)₂ the anions [PO₂(NH₂)₂]^? are linked to chains by N? H …? N and N? H …? O bridge bonds. The ammonium ions are located between these chains and are donors for N? H …? O bridge bonds which connect the chains three-dimensionally.     

Tetraammin-Lithium-Kationen zur Stabilisierung phenylsubstituierter Zintl-Anionen: Die Verbindung [Li(NH3)4]2[Sn2Ph4]

Tetraammine Lithium Cations Stabilizing Phenylsubstituted Zintl-Anions: The Compound [Li(NH₃)₄]₂[Sn₂Ph₄] Ruby-red, brittle single crystals of [Li(NH₃)₄]₂[Sn₂Ph₄] were synthesized by the reaction of diphenyltin dichloride and metallic lithium in liquid ammonia at ?35°C. The structure was determined from X-ray singlecrystal diffractometer data: Space group, P1 , Z = 1, a = 9.462(2) Å, b = 9.727(2) Å, c = 11.232(2) Å, α = 66.22(3)°, β = 85.78(3)°, γ = 61.83(3)°, R₁ (F ? 4σF) = 5.13%, wR₂ (F₀² ? 4σF) = 10.5%, N(F ? 4σF) = 779, N(Var.) = 163. The compound contains to Sb₂Ph₄ isosteric centres [Sn₂Ph₄]^2? as anions which are connected to rods by lithium cations in distorted tetrahedral coordination by ammonia. These rods are arranged parallel to one another in the b,c-plane, but stacked along [100].     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and IR Investigations of [(NH3)5V?O?V(NH3)5]I4 · NH3 and [(NH3)5Ti?O?Ti(NH3)5]I4 · NH3

The reaction of VI₂ or TiI₃, respectively, with ammonia in the presence of traces of water or oxygen, respectively, leads to [(NH₃)₅M? O? M(NH₃)₅]I₄ · NH₃ with M = V, Ti. Their structures were solved by X-ray single crystal data: Pbca (No. 61), Z = 4, M = V: a = 12.482(4) Å, b = 14.819(6) Å, c = 13.286(5) Å, N(F ? 3σF) = 983, N(variables) = 88, R/R_w = 0.053/0.063, M = Ti: a = 12.628(4) Å, b = 14.970(4) Å, c = 13.359(3) Å, N(F ? 3σF) = 1188, N(variables) = 88, R/R_w = 0.043/0.047. The structures consist of corner sharing octahedra double units [(NH₃)₅M? O? M(NH₃)₅]⁴⁺ with eclipsed conformation which are stacked together according to the motif of a distorted cubic face centered arrangement for the bridging oxygen atoms. IR spectroscopic investigations of the undeuterated vanadium compound and of 5% deuterated samples hint to N? H … I hydrogen bridge bonds and to remarkable π-bonding between the transition metal and the bridging oxygen atoms.     

Li2I(OH): Eine Verbindung mit eindimensional unendlich kantenverknüpften [Li4/2(OH)]+-Pyramiden

Li₂I(OH): A Compound with Onedimensional Infinite Edge Sharing [Li_4/2(OH)⁺] Pyramids The pseudobinary system LiOH/LiI was investigated by X-ray methods. Two compounds, Li₂I(OH) and Li₅I(OH)₄ exist. The structure of Li₂I(OH) was solved by single-crystal data. For Li₅I(OH)₄ lattice constants and space group symmetry are given: Li₂I(OH): Pnma, Z = 4, a = 10.339(4) Å, b = 5.567(1) Å, c = 6.643(2) Å, Z(F_o) mit (F_o)² ≧ 3σ(F_o)² = 439, Z (parameter) = 23, R/R_w = 0.030/0.040 Li₅I(OH)₄: Pmmn or P2₁mn(= Pmn2₁), Z = 2, a = 10.42 Å, b = 5.30 Å, c = 5.81 Å Li₂I(OH) crystallizes in a new type of structure. The motif of a distorted hexagonal close-packed arrangement of iodide ions is penetrated by chains of [Li_4/2(OH)⁺].     

Darstellung,Eigenschaften und Kristallstruktur von Na3[Yb(NH2)6]

Preparation, properties, and crystal structure of Na₃[Yb(NH₂)₆] Na₃[Yb(NH₂)₆] was prepared by the reaction of Na and Yb in the atomic ration 3:1 with ammonia at 150°C and 200 atm as a light grey microcrystalline powder. Colourless single crystals were obtained at 180°C and ～6000 atm. It decomposes rapidly at temperature above 140°C. At 250°C NaNH₂ nd a nitride phase results which crystallizes in the Nacl lattice type with a = 4.86 Å. Na₃[Yb(NH₂)₆] crystallizes orthorhombically with the lattice spacings a = 6.492 Å, b = 12.24 Å, and c = 21.33 Å with 8 formula units per unit cell. The space group is D–Pbca (No.61). The amide ions have a distorted close-packed arrangement with the layer sequence ABAC in the direction [010]. Ytterbium occupies on sixth, sodium one half of the octahedral interstices.     

Cs5[Na{W4N10}]: The first framework nitridotungstate(VI)

Cs₅[Na{W₄N₁₀}] was prepared from a mixture of NaNH₂, CsNH₂ and tungsten powder (molar ration 1 : 10 : 4) at 700°C in autoclaves. After the reaction is finished the nitride is embedded in an alkali metal matrix. Dark red crystals were isolated by washing out the alkali metal with liquid ammonia at room temperature. The structure of Cs₅[Na{W₄N₁₀}] was solved by X-ray single crystal data: I4₁ (No. 80), Z = 4, a = 13.926(3) Å, c = 8.723(3) Å, Z(F) ≥ 3σ(F) = 1535, Z(Variables) = 63, R/R_w = 0.040/0.052. The compound is highly sensitive against moisture giving oxotungstates and ammonia. It contains a framework of tetrahedra [WNN_3/2^1.5?]. Sodium shares four terminal nitrogen ligands. Including sodium a distorted, β-cristobalite type arrangement [Na{W₄N₁₀}^5?] results. It contains caesium in all interstices formed by twelve nitrogen ligands in so-called Friauf polyhedra.     

Oxofluorovanadates(V). IV. Dioxotetrafluorovanadates

Preparation and properties of the salts of the series MVO₂F₄, where M = NH, Na⁺, K⁺, 1/2 Ni²⁺, and 1/3 [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ are described. Molecular conductivity of Na₃VO₂F₄ at different dilutions indicates that Na₃VO₂F₄ dissociates into 3 Na⁺ and VOaF ions. Ion exchange study of (NH₄)₃VO₂F₄ solution through cation exchange resin (H⁺ form) suggests that the corresponding acid decomposes partly to vanadium pentoxide. Reaction between (NH₄)₃VO₂F₄ with BaCl₂ and AgNO₃ solutions shows the formation of BaVO₂F₃ and AgVO₃ respectively. Thermogravimetric study of (NH₄)₃VO₂F₄ shows the formation of impure vanadium pentoxide as the ultimate product on heating up to 450°C. X-ray powder diffraction data are given for (NH₄)₃VO₂F₄ and Na₃VO₂F₄.     

Ungewöhnliche Koordinationspolyeder um Sauerstoff in Li4Cl(OH)3

Unusual Coordination Polyhedra around Oxygen in Li₄Cl(OH)₃ The pseudobinary system LiOH/LiCl was investigated by X-ray methods. Two compounds, Li₄Cl(OH)₃ and Li₂Cl(OH), were obtained. The crystal structure of Li₄Cl(OH)₃ solved by single-crystal methods is delt with. For Li₂Cl(OH) powder diffraction data are given: Li₄Cl(OH)₃: P2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 5.4096(8) Å, b = 7.382(2) Å, c = 6.2076(8) Å, β = 94.40(1)°, Z(F_o) with (F_o)² ≧ 3σ(F_o)² = 483, Z (parameter) = 50, R/R_w = 0.022/0.025 Li₂Cl(OH): Pmma, Z = 2, a = 7.680(8) Å, b = 4.001(7) Å, c = 3.899(6) Å The hydroxide rich compound crystallizes in a new type of structure which contains puckered layers [Li₄(OH)₃⁺] connected via chloride ions.     

Verbindungen in den Systemen Kalium(Rubidium)/Gold/Antimon: K3Au3Sb2, Rb3Au3Sb2 und K1,74Rb0,26RbAu3Sb2

Compounds in the Systems Potassium(Rubidium)/Gold/Antimony: K₃Au₃Sb₂, Rb₃Au₃Sb₂, and K_1,74Rb_0,26RbAu₃Sb₂ Brittle, silver coloured single crystals of K₃Au₃Sb₂, Rb₃Au₃Sb₂ and K_1,74Rb_0,26RbAu₃Sb₂ were obtainded by reaction of the alkali metal azides (KN₃, RbN₃) with gold and antimon powder at 550°C. The structures of the isotypic compounds (R3 m, Z = 3) were determined by X-ray single-crystal diffractometer data: K₃Au₃Sb₂, a = 6,198(2) Å, c = 21,520(5) Å, R/R_w (w = 1) = 0,046/0,058, Z(F) ? 3σ(F) = 175, Z(Var.) = 14; Rb₃Au₃Sb₂, a = 6,443(3), c = 21,69(2), R/R_w (w = 1) = 0,059/0,082, Z(F) ? 3σ(F₀²) = 258, Z(Var.) = 14; K_1,74Rb_0,26RbAu₃Sb₂, a = 6,288(2) Å, c = 21,617(5) Å, R/R_w (w = 1) = 0,049/0,069, Z(F) ? 3σ(F) = 390, Z(Var) = 14. The compounds crystallize with the K₃Cu₃P₂-structure type. The Au? Sb partial structures consist of [AuSb_2/3] layers with linear Sb? Au? Sb dumb-bells and SbAu₃ pyramids. The layers are separated by two crystallographically independent alkali metal atoms along [001].     

Lithiumtriamidostannat(II), Li[Sn(NH2)3] – Synthese und Kristallstruktur

Lithium Triamidostannate(II), Li[Sn(NH₂)₃] – Synthesis and Crystal Structure Rusty-red glistening, transparent crystals of Li[Sn(NH₂)₃] were obtained by reaction of metallic lithium with tetraphenyl tin in liquid ammonia at 110 °C. The structure was determined from X-ray single-crystal diffractometer data: Space group P 2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 8.0419(9) Å, b = 7.1718(8) Å, c = 8.5085(7) Å, β = 90.763(8)°, R₁ (F _o ≥ 4σ(F _o)) = 2.8%, wR₂ (F ≥ 2σ(F )) = 5.3%, N(F ≥ 2σ(F )) = 1932, N(Var.) = 65. The crystal structure contains trigonal pyramidal complex anions [Sn(NH₂)₃]^– with tin at the apex, which are connected to layers of sequence A B A B … by lithium in tetrahedra-double units [Li(NH₂)_2/2(NH₂)₂]₂.     

RbLi(NH2)2, a Rubidium Amido Lithiate Investigated by X‐Ray and Neutron Diffraction

RbLi(NH₂)₂ and the fully deuterated compound are obtained in autoclaves by the reaction of RbNH₂/RbND₂ and Li metal in supercritical NH₃/ND₃ (470 K, 220 Mpa, 41 d). X‐ray single crystal and neutron powder diffraction led to a new type of crystal structure closely related to the ThCr₂Si₂type. It is an orthorhombic distorted variant with an ordered half occupation by lithium on tetrahedral sites of puckered 4⁴ nets of amide ions to{[Li(NH₂)_1/1(NH₂)_3/3]} units and fully filled up sites of CN = 8 by Rb. The compound crystallizes in the space group Pnma with Z = 4 and a = 7.772 (2)Å, b = 3.843 (1)Å, c = 11.583 (2)Å. It contains an unexpected hydrogen bridge bonding system between crystallographic different amide ions.