Subsolidus binary phase diagram of (n-CnH2n+1NH3)2ZnCl4 (n?=?14, 16, 18)

The thermotropic phase solid–solid transitions compound (n-C _n H_2n+1NH₃)₂ZnCl₄ (n = 14, 16, 18) were studied, and a series of their mixtures were prepared. These laminar materials contain bilayers sandwiched between metal halide layers. The low temperature crystal structures of the pure salts are characteristic of the piling of sandwiches in which a two-dimensional macro-anion ZnCl₄ ²⁻ is sandwiched between two alkylammonium layers. These layers become conformationally disordered in the high temperature phases. The subsolidus binary phase diagrams of (n-C₁₄H₂₉NH₃)₂ZnCl₄-(n-C₁₈H₃₇NH₃)₂ZnCl₄ and (n-C₁₆H₃₃NH₃)₂ZnCl₄-(n-C₁₈H₃₇NH₃)₂ZnCl₄ were established by differential thermal analysis and X-ray diffraction. In each phase diagram, an intermediate compound and two eutectoid invariants were observed. There are three noticeable solid solution ranges (α, β, γ) at the left boundary, right boundary, and middle of the phase diagram.     

Theoretical study on homoleptic mononuclear and binuclear ruthenium carbonyls Ru(CO)n (n= 3–5) and Ru2(CO)n (n = 8, 9)

Homoleptic mononuclear and binuclear ruthenium carbonyls Ru(CO) _n (n = 3–5) and Ru₂(CO) _n (n = 8,9) have been investigated using density functional theory. Sixteen isomers are obtained. For Ru(CO)₅, the lowest-energy structure is the singlet D _3h trigonal bipyramid. Similar to Os(CO)₅, the distorted square pyramid isomer with C _2v symmetry lies ∼7 kJ·mol⁻¹ higher in energy. For the unsaturated mononuclear ruthenium carbonyls Ru(CO)₄ and Ru(CO)₃, a singlet structure with C _2v symmetry and a C _s bent T-shaped structure are the lowest-energy structures, respectively. The global minimum for the Ru₂(CO)₉ is a singly bridged (CO)₄Ru(μ-CO)Ru(CO)₄ structure. A triply bridged Ru₂(CO)₆(μ-CO)₃ structure analogous to the known Fe₂(CO)₉ structure is predicted to lie very close in energy to the global minimum. For Ru₂(CO)₈, the doubly bridged C ₂ structure is predicted to be the global minimum. For the lowest-energy structures of M₂(CO) _n (M = Fe, Ru, Os, n = 9,8), it is found that both iron and ruthenium are favored to form structures containing more bridging carbonyl groups, while osmium prefers to have structures with less bridging carbonyl groups. The study of dissociation energy shows that the dissociation of Ru₂(CO)₉ into the mononuclear fragments Ru(CO)₅ + Ru(CO)₄ is a less energetically demanding process than the dissociation of one carbonyl group from Ru₂(CO)₉ to give Ru₂(CO)₈.     

Synthesis, crystal structure and properties of [Nd(C6NO2H5)3(H2O)2]2n · (nH5O2)(nHgCl5)(2nHgCl4) · (nH2O) with unprecedented polycationic chains

A novel inorganic-organic hybrid complex, [Nd [Nd (C₆NO₂H₅)₃(H₂O)₂]_2n · (nH₅O₂)(nHgCl₅)(2nHgCl₄) · (nH₂O)(1), was obtained by hydrothermal reactions and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. The unit cell parameters are as follows: a = 9.579(1), b = 21.462(2), c = 15.801(1) ?, β = 102.339(6)^ℴ, V = 3173.5(5) ?³, Z = 4, space group P2₁/c. The crystal structure analysis reveals that the title complex is characteristic of a novel polycationic [Nd(C₆NO₂H₅)₃(H₂O)₂]_2n ⁶ⁿ⁺ one-dimensional chain-like structure. Photoluminescent investigation shows that the title complex displays strong emission in blue region, which is attributed to the intraligand π-π*-transition of nicotinic ligands. Optical absorption spectra of 1 reveal the presence of an optical gap of 3.45 eV. The article is published in the original.     

Kinetic effects in n -CdAs2, p -ZnAs2, and Cd x Zn1 ? x As2 solid solutions

The electrical resistivity and Hall factor in n-CdAs₂, p-ZnAs₂, and n-Cd _x Zn_{1 − x} As₂ were measured at hydrostatic pressures up to 9 GPa and quasi-hydrostatic pressures up to 50 GPa at room temperature. For n-CdAs₂, a phase transition was discovered at p = 5.5 GPa; for p-ZnAs₂, two phase transitions were discovered: one at P = 10–15 GPa and the other at p = 35–40 GPa. No anomalies were found on ρ(p) and R(p) curves for Cd _x Zn_{1 − x} As₂ when p ≤ 9 GPa. Original Russian Text ? A.Yu. Mollaev, I.K. Kamilov, R.K. Arslanov, L.A. Saipulaeva, R.G. Dzhamamedov, S.F. Marenkin, A.N. Babushkin, 2009, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2009, Vol. 54, No. 1, pp. 122–125.     

Structure and stability of oligomeric anions [M n X3 n + 1]? (M = Al, Ga, In; X = F, Cl, Br, I; n = 2–4): A quantum-chemical study

The structural and thermodynamic properties of oligomeric anions [M _n X_{3n+ 1}]⁻ (M = Al, Ga, In; X = F, Cl, Br, I; n = 2, 3, 4) have been obtained by the density functional theory B3LYP method with the LAN2DZ(d) and LAN2DZ(d)+ basis sets. A wide diversity of structural isomers was found for trimeric fluoride anions M₃F₁₀⁻. Among the trimers, except In₃F₁₀⁻, the most stable is a linear isomer composed of two MX₃ molecules coordinated to the MX₄⁻ anion. The formation of tetrameric anions M₄X₁₃⁻ was demonstrated to be thermodynamically allowed at low temperatures at MX₃: X⁻ > 4: 1. The existence of higher oligomers is less probable. The affinity of oligomer halides (MX₃) _n for halide ions increases with an increase in n. The propensity to form oligomeric anions decreases in the series F > Cl ≥ Br > I. The fluoride systems show a tendency to form structures with CN = 5 and 6, these structures for In being the most stable. Original Russian Text ? A.Yu. Timoshkin, 2009, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2009, Vol. 54, No. 1, pp. 87–100.     

Exchange coupling in alkoxy-polyoxovanadates [VIVnVV6?nO7(OR)12]4?n (n = 4, 3, 2)

The molecular structure and magnetic properties of alkoxy-polyoxovanadates [V^IV _n V^V _6−n O₇(OR)₁₂]⁴⁻ⁿ (n = 4, 3, 2) were studied within the framework of the DFT approach. The equilibrium geometric configurations of all complexes studied in this work are characterized by a distorted octahedral hexavanadate core; the unpaired d-electrons are localized on the metal centers (V^IV). The localized spin density distribution is also retained in the low-temperature crystal structures of the compounds whose magnetic properties are described by the Heisenberg-Dirac-van Vleck exchange spin Hamiltonian. The exchange parameters calculated using the broken symmetry formalism suggest predominance of ferromagnetic coupling between vanadium(IV) ions in the μ-OR bridged dimeric units {V^IVO(OR)V^IV} and in the diagonal pairs {V^IVOV^IV} (n = 4). The results obtained indicate that the magnitude and sign of the exchange parameters in the isostructural dimeric units within the hexavanadate core depend on the total number of unpaired electrons in the system.     

Multicenter interactions in lead(II) coordination compounds with B n H n 2? = 6, 10, 12) cluster anions and their derivatives

The structures of earlier synthesized Pb(II) complexes with closo-BnH _n ²⁻ (n = 6, 10, 12) anions and their derivatives are analyzed in terms of M-B and M-H-B distances and MHB angles. In all of the complexes, the metal-ligand bonds are due to pure (MHB)-, (MHB)-₂, or (MHB)₃-type multicenter interactions or their combination. The existence of straight M-B bonds (M-B(H) type) along with the above interactions was deduced only for the lead(II) complex with the closo-hexaborate anion. Original Russian Text ? E.A. Malinina, L.V. Goeva, N.T. Kuznetsov, 2009, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2009, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 464–471.     

Structure and luminescence of [Tb0.5(C6NO2H5)3(H2O)2]2n·(H3O)4n(ZnCl5)n(ZnCl4)2n

A novel bimetallic 4f-3d metal-isonicotinic acid inorganic-organic hybrid complex [Tb_0.5(C₆NO₂H₅)₃(H₂O)₂]_2n ·(H₃O)_4n (ZnCl₅) _n (ZnCl₄)_2n (1) is synthesized. It has a one-dimensional polycationic chain-like structure. Photoluminescent investigation reveals that it displays interesting emissions in the violet, blue, green, and yellow regions.     

(Mg3N2)n(n=1～4)团簇结构与性质的密度泛函研究

用密度泛函理论(DFT)的杂化密度泛函B3LYP方法在6-31G*基组水平上对(Mg3N2)n(n=1～4)团簇各种可能的构型进行几何结构优化,预测了各团簇的最稳定结构.并对最稳定结构的振动特性、成键特性、电荷特性和稳定性等进行了理论分析.结果表明:(Mg3N2)n=1～4团簇易形成笼状结构,其最稳定构型中N原子配位数以3、4较多见;团簇主要由Mg-N键组成,Mg-N键长为0.194～0.218nm,Mg-Mg 键长为0.262～0.298 nm;N原子的平均自然电荷为-2.06 e,Mg原子的平均自然电荷为 1.37 e;(Mg3N2)2团簇有相对较高的动力学稳定性.     

原子簇FenB2(n=1～6)结构和性质的DFT研究

本文对上百个Fe_nB₂和Fe_n(n=1～6)原子簇模型进行密度泛函理论计算，用来模拟非晶态合金Fe-B体系的局域结构，并考察类金属元素硼的引入对体系性质的影响。将优化构型的键长和电荷分布与实验数值进行比较，发现本文所使用的原子簇模型在一定程度上可以真实、准确地反映非晶态合金Fe-B体系的局域结构。利用这些构型，我们对其键级、电子、催化以及磁学性质进行了讨论。结果表明：原子簇中均存在着强烈的Fe-B键作用，其中在高铁含量原子簇中Fe-Fe键的作用也较为明显；综合热力学、费米能级及态密度的研究结果，发现原子簇Fe₄B₂在合成氨和固氮过程中有可能表现出更为优越的催化活性。结合对原子簇Fe_n和Fe_nB₂(n=1～6)平均3d轨道布居数的分析，发现原子簇Fe_nB₂(n=1～6)的平均磁矩均小于相应原子簇Fe_n(n=1～6)的理论数值和纯金属铁的实验数值(5.7～6.0 BM)，也就是说原子簇Fe_nB₂(n=1～6)均表现出软磁性。     

双胺配体[K2(L)(THF)2](L=Ph2Si(NAr)2, Ar=2, 6-iPr2C6H3) 构筑的两个低价稀土镱化合物

以双胺类配体[K₂(L)(THF)₂] (1)(L=Ph₂Si(NAr)₂, Ar=2, 6-ⁱPr₂C₆H₃)与二价稀土YbI₂(THF)₂的交换反应得到2个不同类型的化合物[Yb(L)(THF)₃] (2)和{Yb(L)₂[K(THF)₂]₂} (3)。对化合物进行X-射线单晶结构解析, 核磁共振和元素分析表征。研究结果表明：化合物2中, 通过1个双齿含氮配体和3个中性THF分子配位, 以五配位模式稳定二价镱稀土中心。而化合物3中二价稀土镱是与2个螯合胺类配体配位, 以共平面、四配位模式稳定其金属中心。K+恰好在配体的2个苯环之间, 形成独特的三明治结构, 有助于化合物的稳定。     

Density functional study of magnetic exchange of dinuclear manganese complexes with the heteropolymolyanion: [MnII2(X n +Mo9O33)2]2( n ?10)? (X = PV, AsV, SeVI)

The magnetic exchange interactions between the dimanganese(II)-substituted complexes and the heteropolymolyanion, [Mn^II ₂(X ⁿ⁺Mo₉O₃₃)₂]^2(n−10)− (X = P^V(I), As^V(II) and Se^VI(III)), are investigated by using density functional theory combined with broken-symmetry approach (DFT-BS) method. The calculated magnetic exchange coupling constant (J) of complex II is in reasonable agreement with the responding experimental value and the negative J values indicate that antiferromagnetic exchange interactions exist in these complexes. Furthermore, the influence of the central heteroatom on the exchange coupling within the dimanganese core unit is studied from standpoints of geometry, spin density and frontier orbitals. It demonstrates that the change of the heteroatom X via P^V-As^V-Se^VI elongates the distances of Mn₁...Mn₂ and shortens the distances of O_b...O_b, and reduces the effectiveness of the superexchange pathways, consequently, decreasing the magnitude of the antiferromagnetic coupling constant, J, of these species. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 20703008) and Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (Grant No. IRT0714)     

Cobalt-5-aminoisophthalate: [Co(AIPA)(OH2)2] n · n H2O: a new one-dimensional rail-road polymer with occluded water molecules

A new structural form of cobalt-5-aminoisophthalate, [Co(AIPA)(OH₂)₂] _n ·nH₂O (1) has been synthesized from the reaction of CoCl₂·6H₂O with 5-aminoisophthalic acid (AIPA-H₂) in a 1:1 molar ratio at room temperature by layering aqueous solutions of the starting materials over a period of 2–3 weeks. [Co(AIPA)(OH₂)₂] _n ·nH₂O (1) has been characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. [Co(AIPA)(OH₂)₂] _n ·nH₂O (1) crystallizes in triclinic space group P (a=7.549(2) ?, b=8.833(2) ?, c=9.080(2) ?, α=62.23(3)°, β=75.09(3)°, γ=81.52(3)°). Compound 1 forms a rail-road like 1-D polymeric structure which is held together in the lattice by a variety hydrogen bonds aided by the presence of lattice water molecule. The Co²⁺ ion is in a severely distorted octahedral geometry with a CoO₅N coordination environment.     

Crystal structure of Sm(Phen)(i-Bu2PS2)3·MeCN and photoluminescence properties of SmL(i-Bu2PS2)3 (L = Phen, 2,2′-bipy)

It is revealed that at 300 K Sm(Phen)(i-Bu₂PS₂)₃ (I) and Sm(2,2′-Bipy)(i-Bu₂PS₂)₃ (II) complexes have photoluminescence properties typical of the Sm³⁺ ion. In the spectra, three bands are observed with 7n_max = 564 nm, 600 nm, and 645 nm. Single crystals of Sm(Phen)(i-Bu₂PS₂)₃·MeCN (III) are grown, and the structure of the compound is determined based on the X-ray diffraction data (X8 Apex diffractometer, MoK6h radiation, 7685 F _hkl, R = 0.0258). Crystals of III are triclinic, unit cell parameters are a = 11.0554(3) ?, b = 15.0446(3)?, c= 15.4849(4)?; 6h = 89.218(1)°, β = 75.555(1)°, γ = 73.484(1)°, V= 2386.6(1)?³, Z=2, ρ_calc = 1.391 g/cm³, P1 space group. The structure of III is formed from the molecules of mononuclear complex I and MeCN molecules. A coordination polyhedron of the Sm atom is an N₂S₆ tetragonal antiprism. It is shown that the structure of III includes dimeric assemblies of the molecules of complex I.     

Intermolecular cycloalumination of cyclic and acyclic alkynes with Et n AlCl3? n in the presence of Cp2ZrCl2

Intramolecular cycloalumination of cyclic and acyclic alkynes with Et _n AlCl_3−n (n = 0, 1) in the presence of Cp₂ZrCl₂ gave previously unknown unsaturated bi-and tricyclic organoaluminum compounds in up to 80% yield. Original Russian Text ? V.A. D’yakonov, L.F. Galimova, A.G. Ibragimov, U.M. Dzhemilev, 2008, published in Zhurnal Organicheskoi Khimii, 2008, Vol. 44, No. 9, pp. 1308–1312.     

Rare earth metal-rich indides RE 4IrIn ( RE = Gd–Er), RE 4IrInO0.25 ( RE = Gd, Er), and RE 4 T In1– x Mg x ( RE = Y, Gd; T = Rh, Ir)

The rare earth-transition metal-indides RE ₄IrIn (RE = Gd–Er) and the solid solutions RE ₄ TIn_1–x Mg _x (RE = Y, Gd; T = Rh, Ir) were prepared by arc-melting of the elements and subsequent annealing. The rare earth sesquioxides were used as oxygen source for the suboxides RE ₄IrInO_0.25 (RE = Gd, Er). Single crystals of the indides were grown via slowly cooling of the samples and they were investigated via X-ray powder diffraction and single crystal diffractometer data: Gd₄RhIn type, F 3m, a = 1372.3(6) pm for Gd₄IrIn, a = 1365.3(6) pm for Tb₄IrIn, a = 1356.7(4) pm for Dy₄IrIn, a = 1353.9(4) pm for Ho₄IrIn, a = 1344.1(4) pm for Er₄IrIn, a = 1370.3(5) pm for Y₄RhIn_0.54Mg_0.46, a = 1375.6(5) pm for Gd₄IrIn_0.55Mg_0.45, a = 1373.0(3) pm for Gd₄IrInO_0.25, and a = 1345.1(4) pm for Er₄IrInO_0.25. The rhodium and iridium atoms have a trigonal prismatic rare earth coordination. Condensation of the RhRE ₆ and IrRE ₆ prisms leads to three-dimensional networks which leave voids that are filled by regular In₄ or mixed In_4–x Mg _x tetrahedra. The indium (magnesium) atoms have twelve nearest neighbors (3In(Mg) + 9RE) in icosahedral coordination. The rare earth atoms build up a three-dimensional, adamantane-like network of condensed, edge and face-sharing octahedra. For Gd₄IrInO_0.25 and Er₄IrInO_0.25 the RE1₆ octahedra are filled with oxygen. The crystal chemical peculiarities of these rare earth rich compounds are discussed. Correspondence: Rainer P?ttgen, Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Westf?lische Wilhelms-Universit?t Münster, Germany.     

助熔剂法制备的LaMgAl11O19∶Eun+(n=2，3)的发光特性

LaMgAl₁₁O₁₉∶Euⁿ⁺(n=2,3) was synthesized by solid state reaction using H₃BO₃ as a flux at 1 400 ℃ for 4 hours. And their luminescent properties was investigated under UV and VUV excitation. Strong pure blue emission due to d-f transition of Eu²⁺ was observed in LaMgAl₁₁O₁₉∶Eu²⁺ both in 254 nm and 147 nm excitation. At the same time, red emission due to ⁵D₀ → ⁷F_J (J=0, 1, 2, 3, 4) transition of Eu³⁺ also observed in LaMgAl₁₁O₁₉∶Eu³⁺. The dependence of emission intensity of blue/red emission on Eu²⁺ / Eu³⁺-content was evaluated. The result indicated that the blue emission intensity was arrived optimum when Eu²⁺-content was 0.10 mol·mol^-1under both UV and VUV excitation while red emission intensity reached optimum when Eu³⁺-content was 0.125 mol·mol^-1 under UV excitation. This suggests that LaMgAl₁₁O₁₉∶Eu²⁺ phosphors could be potential blue phosphor for the application in PDP.     

Rare earth metal-rich indides RE 4IrIn ( RE = Gd–Er), RE 4IrInO0.25 ( RE = Gd, Er), and RE 4 T In1– x Mg x ( RE = Y, Gd; T = Rh, Ir)

The rare earth-transition metal-indides RE ₄IrIn (RE = Gd–Er) and the solid solutions RE ₄ TIn_1–x Mg _x (RE = Y, Gd; T = Rh, Ir) were prepared by arc-melting of the elements and subsequent annealing. The rare earth sesquioxides were used as oxygen source for the suboxides RE ₄IrInO_0.25 (RE = Gd, Er). Single crystals of the indides were grown via slowly cooling of the samples and they were investigated via X-ray powder diffraction and single crystal diffractometer data: Gd₄RhIn type, F [`4]\bar 4 3m, a = 1372.3(6) pm for Gd₄IrIn, a = 1365.3(6) pm for Tb₄IrIn, a = 1356.7(4) pm for Dy₄IrIn, a = 1353.9(4) pm for Ho₄IrIn, a = 1344.1(4) pm for Er₄IrIn, a = 1370.3(5) pm for Y₄RhIn_0.54Mg_0.46, a = 1375.6(5) pm for Gd₄IrIn_0.55Mg_0.45, a = 1373.0(3) pm for Gd₄IrInO_0.25, and a = 1345.1(4) pm for Er₄IrInO_0.25. The rhodium and iridium atoms have a trigonal prismatic rare earth coordination. Condensation of the RhRE ₆ and IrRE ₆ prisms leads to three-dimensional networks which leave voids that are filled by regular In₄ or mixed In_4–x Mg _x tetrahedra. The indium (magnesium) atoms have twelve nearest neighbors (3In(Mg) + 9RE) in icosahedral coordination. The rare earth atoms build up a three-dimensional, adamantane-like network of condensed, edge and face-sharing octahedra. For Gd₄IrInO_0.25 and Er₄IrInO_0.25 the RE1₆ octahedra are filled with oxygen. The crystal chemical peculiarities of these rare earth rich compounds are discussed.     

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic characterization of the acetylene cyclotrimerization catalyst NbCl2(CnHn) (n = 10–12)

The elemental and ionic compositions of the surface of NbCl₂(C _n H _n ) (n = 10–12), an active catalyst for acetylene cyclotrimerization into benzene, have been determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Binding energy data for the sample sputtered with argon ions E _b (Nb3d _5/2) = 203.8–204.2 eV) suggest that the oxidation state of niobium in the active catalyst is +2 or +3. The narrow C1s line indicates the equivalence of all carbon atoms, and the corresponding binding energy, E b(C1s) = 284.0 eV, is close to the BE value for cyclic unsaturated hydrocarbons with conjugate double bonds. Interacting with atmospheric oxygen and moisture during sample preparation, niobium ions on the catalyst surface oxidize to their highest oxidation state, +5, characterized by E _b (Nb3d _5/2) = 207.3–207.7 eV. These data suggest that niobium oxychlorides or oxides form ion the sample surface. The catalyst is stable in a high vacuum and undergoes slight charging under the action of an X-ray beam, showing poor dielectric properties.     

Phenyl(acyloxy)fluorosilanes C6H5Si(OCOR)nF3?n (n = 1, 2) and phenyl(acyloxy)fluorochlorosilanes C6H5Si(OCOR)FCl

The method of synthesis of the hitherto unknown class of organosilicon compounds, phenyl(acyloxy)fluorosilanes C₆H₅Si(OCOR) _n F_3−n (n = 1, 2) and phenyl(acyloxy)fluorochlorosilanes C₆H₅Si(OCOR) FCl in up to 91% yield has been developed based on the reaction of phenyl(fluoro)chlorosilanes C₆H₅SiCl _n F_3−n (n = 1, 2) with trimethylsilyl esters of carboxylic acids Me₃SiOC(O)R [R = H, CH₃, CF₃, CCl₃, ClCH₂, BrCH₂, CH₂=CHCH₃, CH₂=CHPh, CH(CH₃)=CH₂, Ph].