Die Kristallstruktur von Na2NiAlF7—ein Beitrag zum Problem der wahren Raumgruppe orthorhombischer Weberite

The Crystal Structure of Na₂NiAlF₇ — a Contribution to the Problem of the True Space Group of Orthorhombic Weberites The X-ray single crystal structure determination of the orthorhombic weberite Na₂NiAlF₇ (a = 707.4(2), b = 1003.8(2), c = 731.5(1) pm; Z = 4) was performed in space group Imma, after all reflections hk0 with h(k) = 2n + 1 could be eliminated, as they proved simulated by Renninger effect and/or λ/2 reflections. The alternative space groups Imm2 resp. I2₁2₁2₁ of former weberite structure determinations thus became obsolete. The refinement using 880 independent reflections ended at wR = 0.0232. The resulting average distances within the framework of octahedra are Ni? F = 197.3, Al? F = 180.4 pm.     

Copper Weberites: Crystal Structure and Magnetic Investigation of Na2CuGaF7 and Na2CuInF7

The crystal structures of two new copper weberites Na₂CuGaF₇ and Na₂CuInF₇ have been determined. Na₂CuGaF₇ has the monoclinic space group C2/c: a = 1232.5(5) pm, b = 731.8(1) pm, c = 1278.0(5) pm, β = 109.29(2)° and Z = 8. Na₂CuInF₇ crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pmnb: a = 731.8(1) pm, b = 1060.2(2) pm, c = 771.2(1) pm and Z = 4. The structures have been refined from 1175 reflections to R = 0.043 (wR = 0.035) for Na₂CuGaF₇, and from 1917 reflections to R = 0.034 (wR = 0.025) for Na₂CuInF₇. The structures consist of [CuF₅]_n^3n? chains which are parallel the a-axis in Na₂CuInF₇ and oriented in two alternating directions in Na₂CuGaF₇. Sodium atoms exhibit either seven-fold or eight-fold coordination. Although strong antiferromagnetic interactions are observed inside the chains, there is no evidence for three-dimensional ordering.     

Kristallstrukturbestimmungen an vier monoklinen Weberiten Na2MIIMIIIF7 (MII = Fe,Co; MIII = V,Cr)

Crystal Structure Determinations of Four Monoclinic Weberites Na₂M^IIM^IIIF₇ (M^II = Fe, Co; M^III = V, Cr) By solid state reaction of the binary fluorides single crystals of the following weberites were prepared and their monoclinic structure (space group C2/c, Z = 16) determined by X-ray methods: Na₂FeVF₇ (a = 1 271.0(3), b = 742.9(1), c = 2 471.6(5) pm, β = 100.03(3)°; R₁ = 0.043 (1 545 Reflexe); Fe? F = 203.8, V? F = 193.0 pm); Na₂FeCrF₇ (a = 1 262.5(3), b = 739.1(1), c = 2 460.5(5) pm, β = 99.93(3)°; R₁ = 0.029 (2 340); Fe? F = 203.6, Cr? F = 190.5 pm); Na₂CoVF₇ (a = 1 270.3(5), b = 739.1(3), c = 2 465.1(10) pm, β = 100.02(3)°; R₁ = 0.028 (2 250); Co? F = 201.6, V? F = 193.6 pm); Na₂CoCrF₇ (a = 1 257.8(3), b = 733.5(1), c = 2 441.5(5) pm, β = 99.64(3)°; R₁ = 0.030 (2 227); Co? F = 201.2, Cr? F = 190.2 pm). Concerning the above average distances within the distorted [MF₆] octahedra and the shape of [NaF₈] coordination details are given and discussed.     

Structure of Na2Fe2F7 and structural relations in the family of weberites Na2MIIMIIIF7

The mixed valence compound Na₂Fe₂F₇ crystallizes in the monoclinic weberite structure of the Na₂CuFeF₇-II type (M-II), space group C2/c, Z = 16, a = 12.676, b = 7.422, c = 24.710 Å, β = 99.97°. Refinement on F² led to wR(F²) = 0.117 for all 2 645 reflections, R = 0.057 for 1 258 refl. with F_o > 4σ(F). On the basis of this and other recent single crystal investigations the structures of weberites Na₂M^IIM^IIIF₇ are classified in four main structure types: O-I is the ‘classical’ orthorhombic weberite type (S.G. Imma) encountered e.g. in the mineral Na₂MgAlF₇, from which two lower symmetric variants O-II (Na₂CuCrF₇ type) and O-III (Na₂NiInF₇) are deriving. The second M-I and third M-II basic type are monoclinic (e. g. Na₂CuFeF₇-I and -II), the fourth type T is trigonal (Na₂MnFeF₇). The structural relations within the weberite family are discussed and the connections established, which allow to regard these weberites as well as the pyrochlores as subtraction derivatives of the fluorite type.     

Die Kryolithstruktur von Na3ScF6 und die Oktaederkippung in isostrukturellen Natriumhexafluorometallaten Na3MF6

The Cryolite Structure of Na₃ScF₆ and the Tilting of Octahedra in Isostructural Sodium Hexafluorometallates Na₃MF₆ X-ray studies at single crystals of Na₃ScF₆ confirmed the monoclinic cryolite type structure of this compound: a = 559.5, b = 580.2, c = 811.6 pm, β = 90.72°, Z = 2, space group P2₁/n; R1 = 0.021 for 512 symmetry independent reflections. The octahedra of [ScF₆] (average Sc? F = 200.7 pm), as well as those of [NaF₆] (Na1? F = 229.1 pm) linked to them, are titled by about 20° with respect to the axes of the perovskite-like pseudocell. This tilting of octahedra is discussed in comparison with other cryolites and with orthorhombic perovskites NaMF₃; there results a correlation between tilt angle and tolerance factor t ? 0.88 of these compounds, the [NaF₈] coordination of which invariably exhibits a constant mean value of Na2? F = 231.5 ± 1 pm for the four shortest distances.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Vanadium-Weberite Na2MIIVIIIF7 (MII  Mn,Ni, Cu) und von NaVF4

The Crystal Structures of the Vanadium Weberites Na₂M^IIV^IIIF₇ (M^II ? Mn, Ni, Cu) and of NaVF₄ At single crystals of the vanadium(III) compounds NaVF₄ (a = 790.1, b = 531.7, c = 754.0 pm, β = 101.7°; P2₁/c, Z = 4), Na₂NiVF₇ (a = 726.0, b = 1031.9, c = 744.6 pm; Imma, Z = 4) and Na₂CuVF₇ (a = 717.6, b = 1043.5, c = 754.6 pm; Pmnb, Z = 4) X-ray structure determinations were performed, at Na₂MnVF₇ (a = 746.7, c = 1821.6 pm; P3₂21, Z = 6) a new refinement. NaVF₄ crystallizes in the layer structure type of NaNbO₂F₂. The fluorides Na₂M^IIVF₇ represent new orthorhombic (M^II ? Ni; Cu) resp. trigonal (M^II ? Mn) weberites. The average distances within the [VF₆] octahedra of the four compounds are in good agreement with each other and with data of related fluorides (V? F: 193.3 pm). The differences between mean bond lengths of terminal and bridging F ligands are 5% in NaVF₄, but less than 1% in the weberites. Details and data for comparison are discussed.     

Über röntgenographische Einkristalluntersuchungen an Na2FeAlF7, Na2MIIGaF7 (MII = Ni,Zn) und Na2ZnFeF7 und die Strukturchemie der Weberite

On X-Ray Single Crystal Studies of Na₂FeAlF₇, Na₂M^IIGaF₇ (M^II = Ni, Zn), and Na₂ZnFeF₇ and the Structural Chemistry of Weberites At single crystals of the orthorhombic weberite Na₂NiGaF₇ (a = 716.1, b = 1021.6, c = 740.9 pm; Imma, Z = 4) and of the monoclinic variants (C2/c, Z = 16) Na₂FeAlF₇ (a = 1242.6, b = 727.8, c = 2420.6 pm, β = 99.99°), Na₂ZnGaF₇ (a = 1251.9, b = 730.3, c = 2435.3 pm, β = 99.74°) and Na₂ZnFeF₇ (a = 1261.0, b = 7.359, c = 2453.8 pm, β = 99.70°) complete X-ray structure determinations were performed. The results and the influence of radii on the bridge angles M^II–F–M^II and M^II–F–M^III are discussed in connection with general features within the structural chemistry of 28 weberites.     

Na1.89Ag0.11[BP2O7(OH)] und Na2[BP2O7(OH)] – Isotype Borophosphate mit Tetraeder-Schichtpaketen

Na_1.89Ag_0.11[BP₂O₇(OH)] and Na₂[BP₂O₇(OH)] – Isotypic Borophosphates Containing Layered Tetrahedral Blocks The isotypic borophosphates Na_1.89Ag_0.11[BP₂O₇(OH)] and Na₂[BP₂O₇(OH)] were grown under mild hydrothermal conditions (T = 165–170 °C). The crystal structures were solved by single crystal methods in the case of Na_1.89Ag_0.11[BP₂O₇(OH)] and by refinement of powder data (Rietveld method) for Na₂[BP₂O₇(OH)], respectively (orthorhombic, Pna2₁ (No. 33); a = 683.98(14)/682.36(1) pm, b = 2086.5(4)/2079.11(4) pm, c = 1318.9(3)/1314.46(3) pm; Z = 12). The compounds contain a complex two-dimensional structure consisting of layered tetrahedral blocks, which are formed by six- and eight-membered rings of tetrahedra. The Na⁺/Ag⁺-ions are located inside and near the surface of the ‘layer blocks' and are five-, six- and sevenfold coordinated by oxygen.     

Na2ZrS3: Ein ternäres Sulfid des Zirconiums mit aufgefüllter AlCl3‐Struktur

Na₂ZrS₃: A Ternary Zirconium Sulfide with Stuffed AlCl₃‐type Structure Dark green, plate‐like single crystals of Na₂ZrS₃ (monoclinic, C2/m; a = 664.69(6), b = 1152.5(1), c = 695.48(7) pm, β = 108.78(1)°; Z = 4) are obtained along with pale yellow platelets of NaZr₂N₂SCl (trigonal, R3m; a = 363.56(3), c = 2951.2(4) pm; Z = 3) upon oxidation of zirconium metal with sulfur and sodium azide (NaN₃) in the presence of fluxing NaCl (molar ratio 7:6:2:3) in evacuated silica tubes at 850°C within three weeks. The crystal structure is best described as stuffed AlCl₃ type with all cations (Na⁺ and Zr⁴⁺) in octahedral coordination of the S^2– anions, which build up a cubic closest packed host lattice. The internuclear metal sulfur distances range from 276 to 296 pm for all three crystallographically different Na⁺ cations, and from 258 to 260 pm for Zr⁴⁺.     

Die Kristallstruktur der Verbindungen BaCaGaF7 und BaCaCrF7

Crystal Structure of the Compounds BaCaGaF₇ and BaCaCrF₇ The isostructural fluorides BaCaGaF₇ and BaCaCrF₇ (values in parentheses) crystallize monoclinically in space group P2/n, Z = 4: a = 539.0 (539.8), b = 541.0 (542.2), c = 1897.8 (1900.6) pm, β = 92.33 (92.10)°. Complete X-ray single crystal structure determinations showed, that the compounds are built up from triple layers [CaF_8/2 · MF₃]^2?, which consist of a central sheet of edge-sharing CaF_8/2^2? polyhedra (distorted square antiprisms) with M^IIIF₆octahedra condensed on it at both sides and which are held together by 12-coordinated barium ions. The resulting average distances are: Ga? F = 187.8 (Cr? F = 189.4) pm, Ca ? F = 236.2 (236.2) pm, Ba? F = 289.4 (289.4) pm. Some relations to the structures of other fluorides are discussed.     

Die ersten Oxocobaltate(II) mit zweikernigem Anion: Rb2Na4[Co2O5] und K2Na4[Co2O5]

The First Oxocobaltate(II) with Dinuclear Anion: Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] and K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] By heating of well ground mixtures of the binary oxides [A₂O, Na₂O, ?CoO”?, A:Na:Co = 1.00:2.00:1, (A = K, Rb); Ag-tube, 600°C, 14 d] we obtained Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] and K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] rough, transparent, red single crystals. We find a new type of structure with the anion [O₂CoOCoO₂]^6?. Space group P4₂/mnm; a = 634.4 pm, c = 1030.3 pm, Z = 2 (A = K) a = 647.6 pm, c = 1021.1 pm, Z = 2 (A = Rb); four-circle diffractometer data; MoKα -radiation; 360 from 364 I₀(hkl), R = 4.34%, R_w = 3.54% (A = K); 361 from 366 I₀(hkl), R = 6.54%, R_w = 2.70% (A = Rb). The anion is planar, the CN of Co is 3. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, are calculated and discussed.     

Na2B2Se7, K2B2S7 und K2B2Se7: Drei Perchalkogenoborate mit neuem polymeren Anionengerüst

Na₂B₂Se₇, K₂B₂S₇, and K₂B₂Se₇: Three Perchalcogenoborates with a Novel Polymeric Anion Network Na₂B₂Se₇ (I 2/a; a = 11.863(4) Å, b = 6.703(2) Å, c = 13.811(6) Å, β = 109.41(2)°; Z = 4), K₂B₂S₇ (I 2/a; a = 11.660(2) Å, β = 6.827(1) Å, c = 12.992(3) Å, β = 106.78(3)°; Z = 4), and K₂B₂Se₇ (I 2/a; a = 12.092(4) Å, b = 7.054(2) Å, c = 13.991(5) Å, β = 107.79(3)°; Z = 4) were prepared by reaction of stoichiometric amounts of sodium selenide (potassium sulfide) with boron and sulfur or of potassium selenide and boron diselenide, respectively, at 600°C with subsequent annealing. The crystal structures consist of polymeric anion chains of composition ([B₂S₇]^2?)_n or ([B₂Se₇]^2?)_n formed by spirocyclically connected five-membered B₂S₃ (B₂Se₃) rings and six-membered B₂S₄ (B₂Se₄) rings. The nine-coordinate alkaline metal cations are situated in between.     

Die Kristallstruktur von SrCaCrF7

The Crystal Structure of SrCaCrF₇ By solid state reaction of the component fluorides at elevated temperature single crystals of SrCaCrF₇ were obtained (a = 792.3(2), b = 724.7(2), c = 986.1(2) pm; space group Pnma, Z = 4). The X‐ray structure determination confirmed isotypism with the Ca₂AlF₇ type of structure: Isolated octahedra [CrF₆]^3— (mean Cr‐F: 189.7 pm) are opposed by infinitely netted planar cations [SrFCa_2/2]³⁺ which contain “independent” F atoms 3‐coordinated by alkaline earth atoms only. The Sr atoms prefer (at a level of 80%) the 8‐fold, the Ca atoms the 7‐fold coordinated positions between the octahedra.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur der Ternären Selten-Erd-Chloride Na2MCl5 (M = Sm,Eu, Gd)

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Ternary Rare Earth Chlorides Na₂MCl₅ (M = Sm, Eu, Gd) Single crystals of Na₂EuCl₅ were obtained from the melt of NaCl and EuCl₃ in a 2:1.2 molar ratio by slow cooling. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnma) with the structure of K₂PrCl₅ with a = 1 204.0(3) pm, b = 833.9(3) pm, c = 768.2(3) pm, Z = 4. Pure powder samples of the compounds Na₂MCl₅ (M = Sm? Gd) are available by heating mixtures of the binary components below the melting point.     

Zur kenntnis ‚Kationen-reicher’︁ Tantalate und Niobate Über Na5TaO5 und Na5NbO5

On Tantalates and Niobates ‘rich in Cations’. On Na₅TaO₅ and Na₅NbO₅ Colourless, transparent single crystals of Na₅TaO₅ [annealed mixtures of Na₂O, Li₂O, and Ta₂O₅, Na : Li : Ta = 6.6 : 1.1 : 1, Ni-cylinder, 1000°C, 75 d] as well as Na₅NbO₅ [annealed mixtures of Na₂O, Li₂O, and Nb₂O₅, Na : Li : Nb = 6.6 : 1.1 : 1, Ni-cylinder, 1000°C, 75 d] have been prepared. Single crystal data show that both isotypic oxides represent a deformed variant of the NaCl-type of structure [Na₅TaO₅: 1154 from 1250 I₀ (hkl), four-cycle diffractometer Philips PW 1100, ω2-θ scan, Ag? Kα , R = 4.88%, space group c2/c with a = 629.3(1) pm, b = 1025.4(2) pm, c = 1004.6(2) pm, b? 106.80(2)°, z = 4 and Na₅NbO₅: 998 from 1247 I₀(hkl), four-cycle diffractometer Philips PW 1100, ω-2θ scan, Ag? Kα , R = 8.58% and R_w = 7.67%, space group C2/2 with a = 629.1(1) pm, b = 1024.4(2) pm, c = 1004.2(2) pm, b? = 106.80(2)°, Z = 4]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the latter derived from Mean Effective Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, as well as Charge Distribution, CHARDI, are calculated.     

Struktur‐ und magnetochemische Untersuchungen an KCuGaF6

Structural and Magnetochemical Studies on KCuGaF₆ The crystal structure of KCuGaF₆ was determined on the base of X‐ray single crystal data (wR₂ = 0.084 for 2476 independent reflections). The compound crystallizes with a = 728.56(4), b = 989.51(6), c = 676.27(3) pm, β = 93.120(5)°, Z = 4 in space group P2₁/c of the pyrochlore related KCuCrF₆ type. The octahedral coordinations [GaF₆] and [CuF₆] are slightly resp. strongly distorted (mean values Ga‐F: 188.2 pm resp. Cu‐F: 188.2/200.1/227.6 pm). The longest distances Ga‐F and the shortest ones Cu‐F are found within octahedral chains of these two kinds of atoms, running along [100] and [001], resp., and being mutually bridged as well (M‐F‐M in between 114 and 145°). The magnetic mole susceptibilities measured at powders and at a single crystal follow the isotropic Heisenberg model for S = ¹/₂, if effects of chain disrupture are considered in the form of some paramagnetic portion. No indication of threedimensional magnetic order is observed down to T = 2 K and low magnetic fields H < 100 G. KCuGaF₆ (J/k = —71 K for the powder) is distinguished this way from the chain structure compounds KCuAlF₆ und Na₂CuScF₇ (J/k = —76 resp. —59 K) which were also magnetically studied and yield similar antiferromagnetic exchange constants J/k.     

Kristallstruktur von wasserfreiem Na2HPO4

Crystal Structure of Anhydrous Na₂HPO₄ Na₂HPO₄ crystallizes monoclinic in P2₁/m? C with: a = 545.(1), b = 684.7(2); c = 547.3(1) pm; β = 116.34(1)°; Z = 2. The structure consists of a nearly hexagonal close-packed arrangement of HPO₄^2? anions with Na⁺ in the “octahedral” and “tetrahedral” holes. The anions are orientationally disordered. Structural relationships with Na₂SO₄(III) and the glaserite-type of structure are discussed.     

Neue Tetrapnictidotitanate(IV): Na3M3[TiX4] mit M  Na/Sr,Na/Eu und X  P,As

New Tetrapnictidotitanates(IV): Na₃M₃[TiX₄] with M ? Na/Sr, Na/Eu and X ? P, As The four novel tetrapnictidotitanates(IV) Na₄Sr₂TiP₄, Na₄Sr₂TiAs₄, Na_4.3Eu_1.7TiP₄ and Na_4.3Eu_1.7TiAs₄ were prepared from the binary pnictides NaX, M₃X, M′X (X ? P, As and M′ ? Sr, Eu) and elementary titanium in tantalum ampoules. The air and moisture sensitive transition metal compounds form dark red hexagonal crystals. They are semiconductors with E_g = 1.8eV (Sr) and E_g = 1.3eV (Eu), respectively. The compounds are isotypic with Na₆ZnO₄ (space group P6₃mc (no. 186); hP22; Z = 2; Na₄Sr₂TiP₄; a = 936.8(1) pm, c = 740.5(1) pm; Na₄Sr₂TiAs₄: a = 958.2(1) pm, c = 757.1(1) pm; Na_4.3Eu_1.7TiP₄: a = 929.9(2) pm, c = 732.0(2) pm; Na_4.3Eu_1.7TiAs₄: a = 953.9(1) pm, c = 749.5(1) pm). Main structural units are polar oriented [TiP₄]^8? and [TiAs₄]^8? tetrahedral anions with d (Ti? P) = 240.2(3) pm and d (Ti? As) = 248.6(3) pm.     

Synthese und Charakterisierung von Na5AsO5

Synthesis and Characterisation of Na₅OAsO₄ Na₅AsO₅ was prepared from a mixture of Na₂O and Na₄As₂O₇ by solid state reaction at 500 °C in closed silver crucibles. The crystal structure (X‐ray powder data, profilematching: Pbcm, a = 596.4(1), b = 1643.3(1), c = 642.1(1) pm, Z = 4, R_p = 0.0764, R_wp = 0.1019) shows unchanged AsO₄^3–‐tetrahedra and strings of cis‐condensed ONa₆‐octahedra. IR and Raman data are given.     

Ternäre Halogenide vom Typ A3MX6. III [1, 2]. Synthese,Strukturen und Ionenleitfähigkeit der Halogenide Na3MX6 (X = Cl,Br)

Ternary Halides of the A₃MX₆ Type. III [1, 2]. Synthesis, Structures, and Ionic Conductivity of the Halides Na₃MX₆ (X = Cl, Br) The bromides Na₃MBr₆ crystallize with the stuffed LiSbF₆-type structure (type I; M = Sm? Gd) or with the structure of the mineral cryolite (type II; M = Gd? Lu). The structure types were refined from single crystal X-ray data (Na₃SmBr₆: trigonal, space group R3 , a = 740.8(2) pm, c = 1 998.9(8) pm, Z = 3; Na₃YBr₆: monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 721.3(4) pm, b = 769.9(2) pm, c = 1 074.8(4) pm, β = 90.60(4)°, Z = 2). Reversible phase transitions from one structure to the other occur. The phase transition temperatures were determined for the bromides as well as for the chlorides Na₃MCl₆ (M = Eu? Lu). The refinement of both structures for one compound was possible for Na₃GdBr₆ (I: trigonal, space group R3 , a = 737.1(5) pm, c = 1 887(2) pm, Z = 3; II: monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 725.2(1) pm, b = 774.1(3) pm, c = 1 080.1(3) pm, β = 90.76(3)°, Z = 2). All compounds exhibit ionic conductivity of the sodium ions which decreases with the change from type I to type II. The conductivity of the bromides is always higher when compared with the respective chlorides.