Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [2-dapp]2[Zn（dmit）2] （2-dapp = 2-（4-Dimethylaminophenyl）ethyl-l-methylpyridinium, dmit = 1,3-Dithiole-2-thione-4,5-dithiolato）

1 INTRODUCTION The transition metal complexes with dmit ligand together with their derivatives have received signi- ficant attention due to their metallic-like electronic properties[1～8]. More recently, our researches show that they may be the new kind…     

Crystal chemistry of melilite [CaLa]2[Ga]2[Ga2O7]2: a five dimensional solid electrolyte

Melilite-type [A(2)](2)[B(I)](2)[B(II)(2)O(7)](2) gallates are promising ion conducting electrolytes for deployment in solid oxide fuel cells. Single crystals of [CaLa](2)[Ga](2)[Ga(2)O(7)](2), grown in an optical floating zone furnace, were investigated using a combination of transmission electron microscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Strong anisotropic displacements of oxygen arise from the structural misfit between the interlayer Ca/La cations and the [Ga]-[Ga(2)O(7)] tetrahedral layers. A model employing two-dimensional modulation achieves bond lengths and bond angles that preserve satisfactory bond valence sums throughout the structure. The melilite belongs to the tetragonal superspace group P42(1)m(α, α, 0)00s(α, α, 0)000, α = 0.2160(5), with a subcell metric of a = 7.9383(2) ?, c = 5.2641(3) ?, onto which modulation vectors are superimposed: q(1) = α (a* + b*), q(2) = α (-a* + b*). Both displacive (cation and anion) and occupational (cation) modulations contribute to incommensuration. The analysis of structural adjustments that accompany changes in temperature and composition provides assurance that the crystal chemical model is correct. By better understanding the flexibility of this modulated structure a rational approach toward crystallochemical optimization of electrolyte performance by enhancing oxygen mobility becomes feasible.     

Titanocene and zirconocene σ-alkynyl complexes in C---C single bond coupling and cleavage reactions

Group 4 metallocene mono- and bis-σ-alkynyl complexes of the type L₂M(σ-CCR) and L₂M(σ-CCR)₂ with M=titanium and zirconium in the oxidation states +3 and +4 and L=Cp (η⁵-cyclopentadienyl) and Cp^* (η⁵-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) are important compounds for stoichiometric and catalytic C---C single bond coupling and cleavage reactions. Detailed investigations show five-membered metallacyclocumulenes L₂M(η⁴-1,2,3,4-RC₄R) as the key intermediates in both reactions of a C---C single bond cleavage of different 1,4-substituted 1,3-butadiynes RCC---CCR to alkynyl groups and the opposite reaction of C---C single bond formation starting from alkynyl groups under the formation of 1,4-substituted 1,3-butadiynes. Depending on different metals M and ligands L, coupling or cleavage is favoured. Combination of both reactions offered the first C---C single bond metathesis in homogeneous solution, which is photocatalyzed and titanocene-mediated. It proceeds via titanocene–mono-alkynyl complexes, which are interesting species also for other stoichiometric and catalytic C---C coupling reactions. Some similarities regarding the σ-to-π conversion exist between the coupling of the alkynyl groups at titano- and zirconocenes to complexed 1,3-butadiynes on one side and the coupling of phenyl groups at chromium to complexed diphenyl on the other side.     

[Cp_2ErCl(THF)]_2的晶体结构

本文报导了(Cp_2ErCl(THF)]_2的晶体结构,晶体属单斜晶系,P2_1/c空间群。晶胞参数为a=8.141(2),b=21.218(6),c=8.597(2),β=107.77(2)°;V=1414.1(6) ~3;Z=2,D_c=1.90g/cm~3,F(000)=780,μ_c=66.3cm~(-1)(MoK_a)。最终的偏离因子R=0.047,R_(to)=0.048。结构分析表明,该配合物是以两个氯离子与金属离子桥联的二聚体形式存在。四氢呋喃中的氧原子同金属离子键合,Er—O键长为2.490(6),两个环戊二烯中的所有碳原子同金属离子间的平均键长为2.649,Er-Cl=2.666(3),Er—Cl-a=2.797(3),Er-Er_a=4.42,Cl-Er-Cl_a键角为72.2°。     

Synthesis of [F3S(triple bond)NXeF][AsF6] and structural study by multi-NMR and Raman spectroscopy, electronic structure calculations, and X-ray crystallography

The salt, [F3S(triple bond)NXeF][AsF6], has been synthesized by the reaction of [XeF][AsF6] with liquid N(triple bond)SF3 at -20 degrees C. The Xe-N bonded cation provides a rare example of xenon bound to an inorganic nitrogen base in which nitrogen is formally sp-hybridized. The F3S(triple bond)NXeF+ cation was characterized by Raman spectroscopy at -150 degrees C and by 129Xe, 19F, and 14N NMR spectroscopy in HF solution at -20 degrees C and in BrF5 solution at -60 degrees C. Colorless [F3S(triple bond)NXeF][AsF6] was crystallized from HF solvent at -45 degrees C, and its low-temperature X-ray crystal structure was determined. The Xe-N bond is among the longest Xe-N bonds known (2.236(4) A), whereas the Xe-F bond length (1.938(3) A) is significantly shorter than that of XeF2 but longer than in XeF+ salts. The Xe-F and Xe-N bond lengths are similar to those of HC(triple bond)NXeF+, placing it among the most ionic Xe-N bonds known. The nonlinear Xe-N-S angle (142.6(3)o) contrasts with the linear angle predicted by electronic structure calculations and is attributed to close N...F contacts within the crystallographic unit cell. Electronic structure calculations at the MP2 and DFT levels of theory were used to calculate the gas-phase geometries, charges, bond orders, and valencies of F3S(triple bond)NXeF+ and to assign vibrational frequencies. The calculated small energy difference (7.9 kJ mol-1) between bent and linear Xe-N-S angles also indicates that the bent geometry is likely the result of crystal packing. The structural studies, natural bond orbital analyses, and calculated gas-phase dissociation enthalpies reveal that F3S(triple bond)NXeF+ is among the weakest donor-acceptor adducts of XeF+ with an Xe-N donor-acceptor interaction that is very similar to that of HC(triple bond)NXeF+, but considerably stronger than that of F3S(triple bond)NAsF5. Despite the low dissociation enthalpy of the donor-acceptor bond in F3S(triple bond)NXeF+, 129Xe, 19F, and 14N NMR studies reveal that the F3S(triple bond)NXeF+ cation is nonlabile at low temperatures in HF and BrF5 solvents.     

Examining the out-of-center distortion in the [NbOF5]2- anion

Out-of-center "primary" electronic distortions are inherent to the oxide fluoride anions of the early d0 transition metals. In the [NbOF5]2- anion, the Nb5+ moves from the center of the octahedron toward the oxide ligand to form a short Nb=O bond and long trans Nb-F bond. The combined results of single-crystal X-ray diffraction and electronic structure calculations indicate that the primary distortion of the [NbOF5]2- anion is affected by the coordination environment that is created by the three-dimensional extended structure. The formation of bonds between an M(L)4(2+) (M = Cd2+, Cu2+; L = 3-aminopyridine, 4-aminopyridine) cation and the oxide and/or trans-fluoride ligands of the [NbOF5]2- anion weakens the pi component of the Nb=O bond. At the same time, hydrogen bond interactions between the equatorial fluorides and the aminopyridine groups both lengthen the equatorial Nb-F bonds and can further reduce the symmetry of the [NbOF5]2- anion. These combined three-dimensional bond network interactions that serve to lengthen the Nb=O bond and thereby decrease the primary distortion of the [NbOF5]2- anion are illustrated in the structures of three new niobium oxide fluoride phases, [4-apyH]2[Cu(4-apy)4(NbOF5)2] (4-apy = 4-aminopyridine), Cd(3-apy)4NbOF5 (3-apy = 3-aminopyridine), and Cu(3-apy)4NbOF5, that were synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for [4-apyH]2[Cu(4-apy)4(NbOF5)2]: tetragonal, space group /4(1)/ acd (No. 142), with a = 20.8745(8) A, c = 17.2929(9) A, and Z= 8. Cd(3-apy)4NbOF5: tetragonal, space group P4(3) (No. 78), with a = 8.4034(4) A, c = 34.933(3) A, and Z = 4. Cu(3-apy)4NbOF5: monoclinic, space group P2(1)/n (No. 14), with a = 8.822(1) A, b = 16.385(3) A, c = 8.902(1) A, beta = 109.270(3) degrees, and Z = 2.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Polymorphic Isomer [Cu（dafone）2（H2O）2]（Hphth）2

1 INTRODUCTION The metal-containing supramolecular frame- works can be constructed through coordinate cova- lent or supramolecular contacts such as hydrogen- bond and π-π stacking[1 ～ 3]. Extended networks possessing higher dimensionalities can be obtained by assembly of coordination polymers (or comple- xes) with lower dimensionalities via hydrogen bond interactions[4～13]. However, normally the higher di- mensional networks are generated by one-dimen- sional chains through hydrogenbo…     

A new radical cation salt bis(ethylenedithio)tetrathiafulvalene with [Pt(NO2)4]2− anion: Synthesis, structure, and conductivity

A radical cation salt based on bis(ethylenedithio)tetrathiafulvalene (BEDT-TTF) containing the [Pt(NO₂)₄]^2? anion was synthesized for the first time. The crystal and molecular structure of this salt, (BEDT-TTF)₂Pt(NO₂)₄, was established by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal structure consists of radical cation BEDT-TTF layers between which planar-square anions [Pt(NO₂)₄]^2? are located. The layers are formed by BEDT-TTF stacks built of dimers. The interplanar distances within the dimers and between them are 3.41 and 3.96 Å, respectively. The distribution of the bond lengths and bond angles in BEDT-TTF corresponds to the charge of the cation +1. The room-temperature conductivity of (BEDT-TTF)₂Pt(NO₂)₄ is 3·10^?3 Ω^?1 cm^?1, and the temperature dependence of the conductivity exhibits the semiconducting character.     

[C_5H_7S_2]_2[(SbCl_3)_2S]的晶体结构

[C_5H_7S_2]_2[(SbC1_3)_2S]的晶体结构采用x射线衍射法测定。晶体属于卑斜晶系,空间群C2/c,a=14.531(2),b=11.265(2),c=15.364(3),B=112.72(1)°,Z=4。在CAD-4四圆衍射仪上收集数据,用重原子法解出结构并经全矩阵最小二乘法修正。R=0.067。研究表明,该离子晶体中,[C_5H_7S_2]~+的C、S骨架具有平面构型,而[(SbCl_3)_2S]~(2-)的构型是:Sb原子周围形成缺位的准三角双锥构型,两个Sb准三角双锥通过共用S桥形成二聚体,∠Sb-S-Sb=98°,整个阴离子具有C_2对称性。     

Unparalleled,Enormous Metal–Carbon Bond Strength in PdCH2I+

Thermalized Pd⁺ cations activate methyl iodide by selective cleavage of a C? H bond under formation of PdCH₂I⁺ and an H-atom. This finding implies that the interaction energy between the metal cation and the CH₂I fragment and thus the metal–carbon bond strength exceeds 103 kcal/mol. Theory predicts that the energetically most favorable isomer of this ion exhibits the Pd⁺? CH₂? I structure, which is stabilized by an unprecedented bridging interaction between the two heavy atoms Pd and I.     

CEYSTAL STRUCTURE OF EXTRACTED COMPLEX OF URANYL CHLORIDE WITH DICYCLOHEXYL-18-CROWN-6(MIXED ISOMERS),UO_2Cl_4]_3 [C_(20)H_(36)O_6- (ISOMER A)-H_3O]_4 [C_(20)H_(36)O_6(ISOMER B)-H_3O]_2

<正> Mr= 3584.7, monoclinic, P21/c, a = 14.647(2), b = 20.333(2), c = 25.759(3) A, β= 91.05(1)°, Z = 2, V = 7670.1 A3, Dc = 1.544 g/cm3,μ=32.629 cm-1, R=0.056 for 4207 observed reflections. Each asymmetric unit consists of two UO2Cl42- complex anions and three C20B36O6-H3O+ complex cations. In two of the complex cations (isosaer A), HaO+ cation is anchored in each crown ether ring by three stronger hydrogen bonds. In another complex cation (isomer B) only two stronger hydronger bonds are formed between the H3O+ cation and crown ether. The third hydrogen bond is very weak.     

Crystal Structure, Nano-particle Morphology and Interaction with ATP of [ NH3 CH2 CH（ NH2 ） CH3 ]2 [ M（ Ⅵ ） O2 （ OC6 H4 O）2 ] （M = Mo0. 6 W0. 4 ） and Its Activity to Promote DNA Cleavage

The title complex [NH_3CH_2CH(NH_2)CH_3]_2 [M(Ⅵ)O_2(OC_6H_4O)_2](M= Mo_(0.6)W_(0.4))was synthesized via a simple solution-phase chemical route.The determination of single crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that the title compound is crystallized in a monoclinic system with P2(1)/n space group,a=1.0913(10)nm,b=1.0442(10)nm,c=1.8842(19)nm,α=90°,β=96.530(17)°,γ=90°,Z=4,and V=2.133(4)nm3.The mononuclear anionic unit [M(Ⅵ)O2(OC6H4O)2]2-displays chiral pseudo-octahedral [MO_6] coordination geometry and is linked by chiral cations via hydrogen bond and π…π stacking interaction.The transmission electron microscopy images show that the title complex is comprised of nano-particles with diameters ranging from 20 to 50 nm.The NMR study shows the 1H downfield chemical shifts of [NH_3CHaHbCH(NH_2)CH_3] cations in the title complex when it is mixed with adenosine-triphosphate(ATP),and the chemical shift difference between Ha and Hb is increased greatly,and most of the catecholate ligands dissociate from the central metal atoms.The DNA cleavage activity experiment reveals that DNA cleavage promoted by the title complex is lower than that by Na_2MoO_4 which possesses antitumor pro-perty,but higher than that by Na_2WO_4.     

Control of two-electron four-center (2e-/4c) C-C bond formation observed for tetracyanoethenide dimerization, [TCNE]2(2-)

Cu(PPh3)3(TCNE) (TCNE = tetracyanoethylene) and 14 other examples form [TCNE]22- dimers possessing a long 2.89 +/- 0.05 A two-electron four-center (2e-/4c) C-C bond in the solid state. This bond arises from the overlap of the b2g pi* singly occupied molecular orbital (SOMO) on each [TCNE]*- fragment, forming a filled bonding orbital of b2u symmetry, and the stabilizing effect of the cation...anion interactions in the crystal that exceed the anionic repulsion. In contrast, Mn(C5H5)(CO)2(TCNE) exhibits a related, but different, [TCNE]*-...TCNE]*- motif in the solid state that lacks the 2e-/4c C-C bonding. To better understand the unusual nature of 2e-/4c C-C bonding, the genesis of the differences between their respective pi-[TCNE]*-...TCNE]*- interactions was sought. The lack of 2e-/4c C-C bond formation is attributed to the weaker radical character of the [TCNE]*- ligand, which has a total spin population of only 0.5 electron, half of that required for two S = 1/2 [TCNE]*- moieties to form a [TCNE]22- dimer. Hence, the antiferromagnetic MnII-[TCNE]*- intramolecular interaction (between the formally S = 1/2 Mn-bound [TCNE]*- and the paramagnetic Mn(II)) dominates over the intermolecular pi-[TCNE]*--[TCNE]*- spin coupling (between two S = 1/2 [TCNE]*- needed to form [TCNE]22-). Therefore, by selecting specific metal ions that can interact with sigma-[TCNE]*-, dimerization forming [TCNE]22- can be favored or disfavored.     

Ab initio MRSDCI calculations of the g-tensor components of [Cu(H2O)6] complexes

The geometrical structure, electronic states and g-tensor values of the hydrated Cu²⁺ ion, [Cu(H₂O)₆]²⁺ complex, have been studied by means of ab initio MO and MRSDCI methods. The ground state potential energy surface calculated as functions of the axial and equatorial Cu---O bond distances (r_ax and r_eq) show two energy minima which correspond to elongated and compressed structures of the [Cu(H₂O)₆]²⁺ complex. For the elongated structure, the optimized geometry and ratio of the bond lengths (r_ax/r_eq) were in good agreement with the structure determined by ESR and the EXAFS experiments. On the basis of second-order perturbation theory, g-tensor components of the complexes were calculated with the natural orbitals obtained by an MRSDCI calculation. For the elongated structure, the g value is larger than g_τ (g = 2.400 and g_τ = 2.098) which is in agreement with the ESR experiment.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Fluorescence Properties and Geometrical Calculation of 4,8,10-Trimethyl-2-(3,5-dimethylpyrazol)pyrido-[2',3':3,4]-pyrazol[1,5-a]-pyrimidin

A novel compound 4,8,10-trimethyl-2-(3,5-dimethylpyrazol)-pyrido-[2',3':3,4]-pyrazol-[1,5-5-a]-pyrimidine (C17H18N6) has been synthesized from 2,6-dichloro-4-methylnico-tinonitrile, hydrazine and acetylacetone by substitution and cyelolization. The structure was characterized by elemental analysis, 1H NMR and IR, and single-crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 8.0338(9), b = 28.618(3), c = 7.2688(8) (A),β = 111.051(2)°, V= 1559.6(3) (A)3, Z = 4, Dc=1.305 g/cm3,μ = 0.083 mm-1, Mr = 306.37, F(000) = 648, S = 0.971, the final R = 0.0795 and wR =0.1746 for 1457 observed reflections (Ⅰ > 2σ(Ⅰ)). The results demonstrate that the pyridine, pyrazole and pyrimidine rings are nearly eoplanar, which is evident from the dihedral angles among the four rings in the range of 0.13～4.15°. The face-to-face π-π stacking interactions among pyridine,pyrazol and pyrimidine rings result in a supramolecular crystal, in which they seem to be effective in stabilizing the structure. Meanwhile, the fluorescence properties of the title compound were discussed, which showed very strong fluorescence. The calculated results (selected bond lengths,bond angles and torsion angles) are all typical and agree well with the experimental results, which demonstrates that B3LYP/6-31+G* is suitable for the title compound.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of［Na（DB18C6）（H_2O）_2］_2Mo_6O_（19）·3DMF·2CH_3OH

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Synthesis and Characterization of [Br3][MF6] (M=Sb,Ir), as well as Quantum Chemical Study of [Br3]+ Structure,Chemical Bonding,and Relativistic Effects Compared with [XBr2]+ (X=Br,I, At,Ts) and [TsZ2]+ (Z=F,Cl, Br,I, At,Ts)

[Br₃][SbF₆] and [Br₃][IrF₆] were synthesized by interaction of BrF₃ with Sb₂O₃ or iridium metal, respectively. The former compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbcn (No. 60) with a=11.9269(7), b=11.5370(7), c=12.0640(6) Å, V=1660.01(16) ų, Z=8 at 100 K. The latter compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P (No. 2) with a=5.4686(5), b=7.6861(8), c=9.9830(9) Å, α=85.320(8), β=82.060(7), γ=78.466(7)°, V=406.56(7) ų, Z=2 at 100 K. Both compounds contain the cation [Br₃]⁺, which has a bent structure and is coordinated by octahedron-like anions [MF₆]⁻ (M=Sb, Ir). Experimentally obtained cell parameters, bond lengths, and angles are confirmed by solid-state DFT calculations, which differ from the experimental values by less than 2 %. Relativistic effects on the structure of the tribromonium(1+) cation are studied computationally and found to be small. For the heaviest analogues containing At and Ts, however, pronounced relativistic effects are found, which lead to a linear structure of the polyhalogen cation.     

Solvothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [H2N（CH2）2NH3]{Co[H2N（CH2）2NH2]3}[SbSe4]

1 INTRODUCTION The chalcogenidometallates with open frame- works have attracted considerable interest as pos- sible zeolite-like materials, of which highly interes- ting properties could be expected. Over the last de- cades a large number of thioanti…     

Interaction of diatomic germanium with lithium atoms: electronic structure and stability

Quantum chemical calculations were applied to investigate the electronic structure of mono-, di-, and trilithiated digermanium (Ge2Lin) and their cations (n=0-3). Computations using a multiconfigurational quasidegenerate perturbation approach based on complete active space self-consistent-field wave functions, and density functional theory reveal that Ge2Li has a 2B1 ground state with a doublet-quartet energy gap of 33 kcal/mol. Ge2Li2 has a singlet ground state with a 3Au-1A1 gap of 29 kcal/mol, and Ge2Li3 a doublet ground state with a 4B2-2A2 separation of 22 kcal/mol. The cation Ge2Li+ has a 3B1 ground state, being 13 kcal/mol below the open-shell 1B1 state. The computed electron affinities for diatomic germanium are EA(1)=1.9 eV, EA(2)=-2.5 eV, and EA(3)=-6.0 eV, for Ge2-, Ge2 (2-), and Ge2 (3-), respectively, indicating that only the monoanion is stable with respect to electron detachment, in such a way that Ge2Li is composed by Ge2-Li+ ions. An "atoms-in-molecules" analysis shows the absence of a ring critical point in Ge(2)Li. An electron localization function analysis on Ge2Li supports the view that the Ge-Li bond is predominantly ionic; however, a small covalent character could be anticipated from the analysis of the Laplacian at the Ge-Li bond critical point. The ionic picture of the Ge-Li bond is further supported by a natural-bond-order analysis and the Laplacian of the electron density. The calculated Li affinity value for Ge2 is 2.08 eV, while the Li+ cation affinity value for Ge2- is 5.7 eV. The larger Li+ cation affinity value of Ge2- suggests a Ge2-Li+ interaction and thus supports the ionic nature of Ge-Li bond. In GeLi4 and Ge2Li, the presence of trisynaptic basins indicates a three-center bond connecting the germanium and lithium atoms.     

1,2-dithiin annelated with bicyclo[2.2.2]octene frameworks. One-electron and two-electron oxidations and formation of a novel 2,3,5,6-tetrathiabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene radical cation with remarkable stability owing to a strong transannular interaction

A stable derivative of 1,2-dithiin annelated with bicyclo[2.2.2]octene frameworks 4 was synthesized as red crystals by the reaction of a dilithiated dimer of bicyclo[2.2.2]octene with elemental sulfur in 59% yield. The cyclic voltammetry of 4 in CH(2)Cl(2) at -78 degrees C showed two reversible oxidation waves at E(1/2) +0.18 V and +0.72 V versus Fc/Fc(+), indicating that the radical cation and dication of 4 are stable under these conditions. Upon chemical one-electron oxidation of 4 in a rather low concentration (4.0 x 10(-4) M) with a 1.5 equiv of SbCl(5) in CH(2)Cl(2), a radical cation 4.+ was formed, whose spin distribution was determined by ESR spectroscopy and by the results of theoretical calculations (UB3LYP/6-31G). The electronic absorption spectrum of 4.+ in CH(2)Cl(2) exhibited a maximum absorption at 428 nm (epsilon = 2.3 x 10(3)), which was hypsochromically shifted from that of neutral 4 (469 nm). When the radical cation 4.+ was produced in higher concentration (0.06 M) in CH(2)Cl(2), a disproportionation was found to take place to give a SbCl(6)(-) salt of remarkably stable radical cation 5.+ having a novel 2,3,5,6-tetrathiabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene structure. In the X-ray structure of 5.+SbCl(6)(-), the transannular distance (2.794(3) A) between the sulfur atoms was found to be less than the sum of the van der Waals radii of a sulfur atom (3.70 A), suggesting the existence of a bonding interaction between the two disulfide linkages. The theoretical calculations (UB3LYP/6-31G) suggested that this transannular interaction could be described as the resonance between the limiting structures, each of them having a two-center three-electron bond between two sulfur atoms belonging to two different disulfide linkages: thus, both the spin and positive charge are equally delocalized to the four sulfur atoms, causing a great stabilization of 5.+. On the other hand, the 1,2-dithiin radical cation 4.+ was found to readily react with triplet oxygen with subsequent rearrangement to give the 1,2-dithiolium derivative 6+ having a carboxyl group. Finally, the reaction of 4 with an excess amount of SbF(5) gave the corresponding dication 4(2+), which was found to be a 6pi aromatic system on the basis of the results of NMR measurement and theoretical calculations.