Structural investigation of salts containing ions [Pd(NH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>4</Subscript>]<Superscript>2+</Superscript> and [IrF<Subscript>6</Subscript>]<Superscript>2–</Superscript>

Double complex salts (DCS) α-[Pd(NH₃)₄][IrF₆]·H₂O (P2₁/m, a = 6.3181(3) Å, b = 10.8718(5) Å, с = 7.4526(4) Å, β = 103.568(2)°), β-[Pd(NH₃)₄][IrF₆]·H₂O (P2₁/с, a = 8.5773(3) Å, b = 10.8791(4) Å, с = = 12.6741(3) Å, β = 122.497(2)°), [Pd(NH₃)₄]₃[IrF₆]₂Cl₂·H₂O (P-1, a = 7.6080(2) Å, b = 7.6274(2) Å, с = 11.8070(3) Å, β = 122.497(2)°), and [Pd(NH₃)₄]₂[IrF₆]NO₃ (Fm-3m, a = 11.21210(10) Å) have been synthesized and structurally characterized for the first time. The existence of polymorphs for the DCS has been revealed. The influence of the chemical composition of the initial reagents on the reaction course and, respectively, the products, has been demonstrated. A hypothesis on the influence of the second coordination sphere on the formation of one or the other polymorph of the DCS has been suggested. It has been shown that the series α-[Pd(NH₃)₄][МF₆]·H₂O (M = Pt, Pd) exhibits isostructurality.     

Mercury complex [(HOCH<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>CNH<Subscript>3</Subscript>]<Stack><Subscript>2</Subscript><Superscript>+</Superscript></Stack> [HgI<Subscript>4</Subscript>]<Superscript>2−</Superscript>: Synthesis and structure

The complex [(HOCH₂)₃CNH₃] ₂ ⁺ [HgI₄]^2? (I) was synthesized by reacting (trioxymethyl)methylammonium iodide with mercury dioide (2: 1 mol/mol) in acetone. X-ray crystallography shows that the complex consists of two types of crystallographically independent [(HOCH₂)₃CNH₃]⁺ cations and tetrahedral anions [HgI₄]^2? (IHgI, 106.49(2)°–113.99(4)°; Hg-I, 2.7849(8)-2.8105(8) Å. [(HOCH₂)₃CNH₃]⁺ cations are linked via hydrogen bonds O…H-N and O-H…N (O…N, 2.84–2.92 Å) to form polymer chains, which are cross-linked with one another via anions (I…H, 2.81, 2.82 Å).     

Blue and green upconversion luminescence modification of Tb<Superscript>3+</Superscript>–Yb<Superscript>3+</Superscript> co-doped Ca<Subscript>5</Subscript>(PO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>F inverse opal

Tb³⁺–Yb³⁺ co-doped Ca₅(PO₄)₃F inverse opal photonic crystals were prepared by a self-assembly technique in combination with a sol–gel method. Upconversion luminescence characteristics of the inverse opals were investigated. The results indicate that photonic band gap has a significant effect on upconversion luminescence of Tb³⁺–Yb³⁺ co-doped Ca₅(PO₄)₃F inverse opal. Significant inhibition of the green or blue upconversion luminescence was inspected if the photonic band gap overlapped with the emission band of Tb³⁺ ions.     

High-temperature reactions in the Co<Subscript>3</Subscript>Cr<Subscript>4</Subscript>(PO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>6</Subscript>–Cr(PO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript> system

A new dichromium(III) cobalt(II) diphosphate(V) of the formula CoCr₂(P₂O₇)₂ was detected in the Co₃Cr₄(PO₄)₆–Cr(PO₃)₃ system. The new compound was obtained as a result of high-temperature solid-state reactions between CoCO₃, Cr₂O₃ and (NH₄)₂HPO₄ as well as between Cr(PO₃)₃ and Co₃Cr₄(PO₄)₆. CoCr₂(P₂O₇)₂ was characterized using XRD, DTA and IR methods. Results demonstrated that CoCr₂(P₂O₇)₂ crystallizes in the triclinic system and its unit cell parameters were calculated. Its infrared spectrum was presented. CoCr₂(P₂O₇)₂ melts incongruently at 1270±10 °C with a formation of solid α-CrPO₄. The compound Co₃Cr₄(PO₄)₆, component of the system under study, was obtained for the first time as a pure phase. Its thermal stability was also investigated. Co₃Cr₄(PO₄)₆ is stable in air up to 1410 ± 20 °C.     

Platinum–Ruthenium Cluster Complexes from the Reaction of Ru<Subscript>3</Subscript>(CO)<Subscript>12</Subscript> with Pt(PBu<Superscript>t</Superscript><Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Three new platinum–ruthenium complexes: Pt₃Ru₃(PBu^t ₃)₃(CO)₁₂, 8, Pt₅Ru₃(PBu^t ₃)₃(CO)₁₂, 9 and PtRu₃(PBu^t ₃)₂(CO)₈(μ₃-PBu^t)(μ-H)₂, 10 were obtained from the reaction of Ru₃(CO)₁₂ with Pt(PBu^t ₃)₂. Compound 8 was obtained from this reaction when conducted at 25 °C. Compounds 9 and 10 were obtained when the reaction was conducted at 68 °C. The structure of 8 consists of a central triangular cluster of three ruthenium atoms with one Pt(PBu^t ₃) group bridging each of the three Ru–Ru bonds. The structure of 9 consists of a capped pentagonal bipyramidal cluster of eight metal atoms that is formed formally by the addition of two platinum atoms to 8. The structure of 10 contains a triangular cluster of three ruthenium atoms with a Pt(PBu^t ₃) group bridging one of the Ru–Ru bonds. A t-butyl phosphido ligand formed by degradation of a molecule of PBu^t ₃ bridges the three ruthenium atoms. This report is dedicated to the memory of Professor F. A. Cotton for his many pioneering contributions to inorganic and metal cluster chemistry.     

Synthesis of μ-diborolyl triple-decker complexes [CpCo(1,3-C<Subscript>3</Subscript>B<Subscript>2</Subscript>Me<Subscript>5</Subscript>)Ru(arene)]<Superscript>+</Superscript>

Cationic triple-decker complexes [CpCo(1,3-C₃B₂Me₅)Ru(arene)]PF₆ (arene is benzene (2a), p-cymene (2b)) with a bridging diborolyl ligand were synthesized by the reaction of the sand-wich anion [CpCo(1,3-C₃B₂Me₅)]⁻ (1) with [(arene)RuCl₂]₂. The structure of [2b]PF₆ was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Comparison of the specific adsorption of sulfate (HSO<Subscript>4</Subscript><Superscript>−</Superscript>) ions on Cr and Cr<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>

The specific adsorption of sulfate ions on powdered Cr was studied by a radiotracer technique using ³⁵S-labeled sulfuric acid in low concentration (c<10^–3 mol dm^–3) in the presence of a large excess of perchlorate supporting electrolyte. The pH and concentration dependence were determined. On the basis of a comparison of the results obtained for Cr₂O₃ and Cr, it can be assumed that, similar to other metals, the overall sorption behavior of Cr is determined by the protective oxide film present on the surface.     

Crystal structure of Na<Subscript>3</Subscript>(NH<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>[Ir(SO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>4</Subscript>]·4H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The complex Na₃(NH₄)₂[Ir(SO₃)₂Cl₄]·4H₂O was examined with single crystal X-ray diffraction and IR spectroscopy. Crystal data: a = 7.3144(4) Å, b = 10.0698(5) Å, c = 12.3748(6) Å, β = 106.203(1)°, V = 875.26(8) ų, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, d _calc = 2.547 g/cm³. In the complex anion two trans SO ₃ ^2? groups are coordinated to iridium through the S atom. The splitting of O-H bending vibrations of crystallization water molecules and N-H ones of the ammonium cation is considered in the context of different types of interactions with the closest neighbors in the structure.     

Synthesis and structure of novel coordination compounds based on [Re<Subscript>6</Subscript>Q<Subscript>8</Subscript>(CN)<Subscript>6</Subscript>]<Superscript>4–</Superscript> (Q = S,Se) and (SnMe<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Superscript>+</Superscript>

The reactions of SnMe₃Cl with salts of the cluster anionic complexes [Re₆Q₈(CN)₆]^4? (Q = S, Se) gave novel complexes [{(SnMe₃)₂(OH)}₂{SnMe₃}₂{Re₆S₈(CN)₆}] (I), (Me₄N)₂[{SnMe₃(H₂O)}₂{Re₆Se₈(CN)₆}] (II), [{(SnMe₂)₄(μ₃-O)}₂{Re₆Se₈(CN)₆}] (III), and [(SnMe₂)₄(μ₃-O)₂(μ₂-OH)₂(H₂O)₂][{SnMe_{3 2}{Re₆Se₈(CN)₆}] (IV). The structures of I–IV were determined by X-ray diffraction. Compounds I, IV have the chain structures with the CN-SnMe₃-NC bridges between the cluster anions [Re₆Q₈(CN)₆]^4?. Compound II contains isolated fragments {SnMe₃(H₂O)}₂{Re₆Se₈(CN)₆}^2?. In the polymer framework of compound III, the cluster anionic complexes [Re₆Se₈(CN)₆]^4? are bound by the complex cations [(SnMe₂)₄(μ₃-O)₂]⁴⁺ formed due to the hydrolysis of the initial (SnMe₃)Cl.     

TeO<Subscript>2</Subscript>–(NaPO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>6</Subscript> Glass-Forming System

It is suggested to use sodium hexametaphosphate as a new glass-forming agent for tellurite glasses. The limits of the glass-forming region were determined for the TeO₂–(NaPO₃)₆ system, and a selective study of the thermal behavior of the glasses synthesized was carried out by the method differential scanning calorimetry. The optical transmission in the UV, visible, and IR spectral ranges was examined. It was shown that oxides of rare-earth elements can be introduced into the glass, which opens up prospects for application of the system as a matrix for generation of laser light in the 2-μm range, required in fabrication of medical lasers.     

Nickel(II) tetraaqua bis(benzoate) tris(phenylacethydrazide) complex [Ni(HL<Superscript>1</Superscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>](L<Superscript>2</Superscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript> · 4H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O: Synthesis and crystal and molecular structure

The synthesis, IR and Raman spectroscopic study, and X-ray diffraction analysis of [Ni(HL¹)₃](L²)₂ · 4H₂O (I), where HL¹ is phenylacetic acid hydrazide and L² is the benzoate monoanion, have been performed. The structural units of a crystal of complex I are complex [Ni(HL¹)₃]²⁺ cations, (L²)^– anions, and crystallization water molecules. The nickel atom is coordinated to the three oxygen atoms at octahedron apices and the three nitrogen atoms of three bidentate chelate (О, N) ligands HL¹ in cis,trans-meredianal (fac) conformation. The structural units of a crystal of complex I are bonded by a branched network of О–Н···О and N–H···O hydrogen bonds.     

A Raman Spectroscopic Study of Aqueous La(CH<Subscript>3</Subscript>CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript> Solutions and La(CH<Subscript>3</Subscript>CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>·1.5 H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O(cr)

Aqueous solutions of La(CH₃CO₂)₃, NaCH₃CO₂ and La(ClO₄)₃ were studied using Raman spectroscopy. In dilute NaCH₃CO₂ solution, acetate is fully hydrated and forms only minor amounts of ion pairs. The characteristic Raman bands are discussed and assigned. In fairly dilute La(ClO₄)₃ solutions, the La³⁺(aq) ion occurs as the nonahydrate. The separation of the carboxylate bands, ν_as – ν_s (Δ-value), in NaCH₃CO₂(cr) compared to La(CH₃CO₂)₃·1.5H₂O(cr) correlates with the bonding type of acetate which is “ionic” in the former but bidentate chelating/tridentate chelating in the latter. Other acetate bands such as the deformation mode of the CO₂ moiety, δ CO₂, and the two rocking vibrations (ρ), as well as the C–C stretch show marked differences in their band positions in NaCH₃CO₂(cr) compared to the ones in La(CH₃CO₂)₃·1.5H₂O(aq). In a ternary solution of La(CH₃CO₂)₃/LaCl₃ with a molar ratio La³⁺(aq): \( {\text{CH}}_{3} {\text{CO}}_{2}^{ - } \)(aq) = 3.87: 1.00), the bands of the bound acetate on La³⁺ were characterized and compared to those of fully hydrated acetate, \( {\text{CH}}_{3} {\text{CO}}_{2}^{ - } \left( {\text{aq}} \right) \). In this solution, almost all acetate is ligated to La³⁺ in a bidentate fashion and two complex species could be identified (molar ratios La³⁺: \( {\text{CH}}_{3} {\text{CO}}_{2}^{ - } \)  = 1:1 and 1:2, respectively). In La(CH₃CO₂)₃ solutions in H₂O and D₂O strong acetato complexes are formed and the bands of the bound acetate were characterized and compared with the ones of the fully hydrated acetate modes. A dilution series down to 0.0037 mol·L^?1 in La(CH₃CO₂)₃(aq) and to 0.0150 mol·L^?1 in La(CH₃CO₂)₃(D₂O) showed that two acetate complexes are formed in these solutions. Again, it was shown that in these solutions the bound acetates on La³⁺ exist as bidentate ligands. DFT frequencies of the acetate on clusters {La(OH₂)₇O₂CCH₃)}²⁺ and {La(OH₂)₅(O₂CCH₃)₂}⁺ compared well with the measured values. By determining the ligation number, \( \bar{n} \), it can be established that in dilute solutions, below 0.04 mol·L^?1, a complex with a 1:1 stoichiometry (La³⁺: \( {\text{CH}}_{3} {\text{CO}}_{2}^{ - } \)) exists in equilibrium with “free” acetate while in more concentrated solutions a 1:2 complex also forms. La³⁺(aq) hydrolysis is slight and very small equilibrium concentrations of CH₃COOH were detected (C–C stretch at 893 cm^?1). From quantitative Raman measurements, K ₁ was determined to be 160 ± 10 at 22 °C.     

Thermal analysis of the (Bi<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>1−x</Subscript>(Y<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>x</Subscript> pigments

The synthesis of new compounds based on Bi₂O₃ is investigated because they can be used as new ecological inorganic pigments. Chemical compounds of the (Bi₂O₃)_1−x(Y₂O₃)_x type were synthesized. The host lattice of these pigments is Bi₂O₃ that is doped by Y³⁺ ions. The incorporation of doped ions provides the interesting colours and contributes to a growth of the thermal stability of these compounds. The simultaneous TG-DTA measurements were used for determination of the temperature region of the pigment formation and thermal stability of pigments. This paper also contains the results of the pigment characterization by X-ray powder diffraction and their colour properties.     

Crystal structure of [Pb<Subscript>3</Subscript>(OH)<Subscript>4</Subscript>Co(NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>](NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)(NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)·2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The structure of [Pb₃(OH)₄Co(NO₂)₃](NO₃)(NO₂)·2H₂O is determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystallographic characteristics are as follows: a = 8.9414(4) Å, b = 14.5330(5) Å, c = 24.9383(9) Å, V = 3240.6(2) ų, space group Pbca, Z = 8. The Co(III) atoms have a slightly distorted octahedral coordination formed by three nitrogen atoms belonging to nitro groups (Co–N_av is 1.91 Å) and three oxygen atoms belonging to hydroxyl groups (Co–O_av is 1.93 Å). The hydroxyl groups act as μ₃-bridges between the metal atoms. The geometric characteristics are analyzed and the packing motif is determined.     

Glass Formation in the Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>(SO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>–(CH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>SO–H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O System

The glass formation in the Al₂(SO₄)₃–(CH₃)₂SO–H₂O system was found for the first time. The competitive ability of ligands, dimethyl sulfoxide and water (which are strong donors), for entering the first coordination sphere of aluminum is considered. The possibility of mixed coordination of (CH₃)₂SO (via sulfur and oxygen atoms) in the first coordination sphere of aluminum with retention of the glass-forming ability of the sample was suggested on the basis of IR spectral study.     

Synthesis and study of uranyl arsenate (UO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>(AsO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript> · 12H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

A method for producing synthetic troegerite of composition(UO₂)₃(AsO₄)₂ · 12H₂. Owas developed. X-ray diffraction, IR spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence analysis, and scanning calorimetry were used to study its dehydration and thermal decomposition, to solve the structgure, and to determine X-ray diffraction and IR spectroscopic characteristics.     

Synthesis and structure of the complex [Mo<Subscript>3</Subscript>(μ<Subscript>3</Subscript>-S)(μ<Subscript>2</Subscript>-S<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>(Et<Subscript>2</Subscript>NCS<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>]I

The structure of tri-μ₂-disulfido-μ₃-thiotris(diethyldithiocarbamato)-S,S′-triangle-trimolybdenum iodide [Mo₃(μ₃-S)(μ₂-S₂)₃(Et₂NCS₂)₃]I was determined. The compound was characterized by differential thermal analysis and IR, Raman, and X-ray electronic spectroscopy.     

Exploration of Solvent Effects on the Spectroscopic Properties (Ir and <Superscript>13</Superscript>C NMR) in the OsCl<Subscript>3</Subscript>(≡CCH<Subscript>2</Subscript>CMe<Subscript>3</Subscript>)(PH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript> Carbyne Complex

In this investigation, the spectroscopic properties (IR and ¹³C NMR) of the carbyne complex OsCl₃(≡CCH₂CMe₃)(PH₃)₂ are investigated in the gas and solution phases. The polarizable continuum model is used to study the solvent effect on these parameters. The wavenumbers of selected IR-active vibrations and ¹³C NMR chemical shifts of the carbyne atom in various solvents (acetone, methanol, ethanol, nitromethane, DMSO) are calculated and correlated with the Kirkwood–Bauer–Magat equation and the linear solvation energy relationship.     

Porous xerogels with a bifunctional surface layer of the composition ≡Si(CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>SH/≡Si(CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>H<Subscript>3</Subscript>

The sol-gel method with ethanol as a solvent and fluoride ion as a catalyst was used to prepare polysiloxane xerogels containing both 3-mercaptopropyl and n-propyl groups in the surface layer. An increase in the relative amount of n-propyltriethoxysilane in the initial reaction solution was found to result in the formation of xerogels with developed porous structures, which was accompanied by an increase in the specific surface area from 370 to 550 m²/g; simultaneously, other porous structure parameters such as sorption volume and pore size exhibited a tendency to increase. Atomic-force microscopy was used to show that the xerogels synthesized comprised aggregates of mean size 30 nm. An analysis of the IR and ¹³C cross-polarization magic angle spinning NMR data led us to conclude that the surface layer of bifunctional xerogels contained not only 3-mercaptopropyl and n-propyl groups but also silanol groups, part of nonhydrolyzed alkoxy groups, and H-bonded water molecules. The ²⁹Si cross-polarization magic angle spinning NMR spectra revealed the presence of structural units of the compositions T¹ [(≡SiO)Si(OR’)₂(CH₂CH₂CH₃) and/or (≡SiO)Si(OR’)₂(CH₂)₃SH, R’ = H, OCH₃, or OC₂H₅], T² [(≡SiO)₂Si(OR’)(CH₂CH₂CH₃) and (≡SiO)₂Si(OR’)(CH₂)₃SH], and T³ [(≡SiO)₃SiCH₂CH₂CH₃ and (≡SiO)₃Si(CH₂)₃SH] in the xerogels synthesized.     

Thermogravimetric analysis of wheatleyite Na<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cu<Superscript>2+</Superscript>(C<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>·2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Evidence for the existence of primitive life forms such as lichens and fungi can be based upon the formation of oxalates. These oxalates form as a film like deposit on rocks and other host matrices. The anhydrous oxalate mineral moolooite CuC₂O₄ as the natural copper(II) oxalate mineral is a classic example. Another example of a natural oxalate is the mineral wheatleyite Na₂Cu²⁺(C₂O₄)₂·2H₂O. High resolution thermogravimetry coupled to evolved gas mass spectrometry shows decomposition of wheatleyite at 255°C. Two higher temperature mass losses are observed at 324 and 349°C. Higher temperature mass losses are observed at 819, 833 and 857°C. These mass losses as confirmed by mass spectrometry are attributed to the decomposition of tennerite CuO. In comparison the thermal decomposition of moolooite takes place at 260°C. Evolved gas mass spectrometry for moolooite shows the gas lost at this temperature is carbon dioxide. No water evolution was observed, thus indicating the moolooite is the anhydrous copper(II) oxalate as compared to the synthetic compound which is the dihydrate.