新化合物——Sr2CaMoO6的相变与晶体结构

本文用差热分析、X射线物相分析及点阵常数的精确测定等方法研究了新化合物Sr₂CaMoO₆的相变,证明该化合物在(767±5)℃存在一级位移型相变。低温相α-Sr₂CaMoO。属正交晶系,空间群为Pmm2,室温时点阵常数为:α=8.1933?,b=5.7611?,c=5.8410?。测量密度D_m=4.97g/cm³,单位晶胞内具有2个化学式量。高温相β-Sr₂CaMoO_关键词：     

Structural stability and electronic properties of Co2N, Rh2N and Ir2N

The structural stability and electronic properties of Co₂N, Rh₂N and Ir₂N were studied by using the first principles based on the density functional theory. Two structures were considered for each nitride, orthorhombic Pnnm phase and cubic Pa3¯ phase. The results show that they are all mechanically stable. Co₂N in both phases are thermodynamically stable due to the negative formation energy, while the remaining two compounds are thermodynamically unstable. The calculated properties show that they are all metallic and non-magnetic. Ir₂N at Pnnm phase is a potentially hard material. The bonding behavior is analyzed.     

On the ordering in [(C2H5)4N]2CuCl4 crystal: an X-ray study and theoretical considerations

The crystal structure [(C₂H₅)₄N]₂CuCl₄ has been determined by X-ray diffraction at 243K. The room temperature phase (phase I) belongs to the space group P4₂/nm [1] whereas the low temperature phase (phase II) is orthorhombic and belongs to the space group Pnna. The phase transition at T_c=258K is of improper ferroelastic type and it is associated with the ordering of the CuCl₄ ^2? and a partial ordering of the [(C₂H₅)₄N]⁺ ions which are disordered in the high temperature tetragonal phase. At lower temperature, there occurs another instability which could correspond to a complete ordering in the crystal.     

On the ordering in [(C2H5)4N]2CuCl4 crystal: an X-ray study and theoretical considerations

The crystal structure [(C₂H₅)₄N]₂CuCl₄ has been determined by X-ray diffraction at 243K. The room temperature phase (phase I) belongs to the space group P4₂/nm [1] whereas the low temperature phase (phase II) is orthorhombic and belongs to the space group Pnna. The phase transition at T_c=258K is of improper ferroelastic type and it is associated with the ordering of the CuCl₄ ²⁻ and a partial ordering of the [(C₂H₅)₄N]⁺ ions which are disordered in the high temperature tetragonal phase. At lower temperature, there occurs another instability which could correspond to a complete ordering in the crystal.     

PrP5O14的晶体结构与铁弹畴

本文用X射线衍射方法研究了PrP₅O₁₄的晶体结构和铁弹相变。晶体空间群为P2₁/c,晶胞参数a=8.777(1)?,b=9.029(2)?,c=13.068(2)?,β=90.35°(1),z=4,最终R值为0.046。在130±5℃转变成正交晶系,空间群为P_ncm,a=8.813(7)?,b=9.075(2)?,c=13.119(10)?。高温相变使晶体产生了铁弹性孪晶,室温下晶体属mmmF2/m类铁弹体。 关键词：     

Pressure-induced structural transition and thermodynamic properties of RhN₂ and the effect of metallic bonding on its hardness

The elastic constant,structural phase transition,and effect of metallic bonding on the hardness of RhN 2 under high pressure are investigated through the first-principles calculation by means of the pseudopotential plane-wave method.Three structures are chosen to investigate for RhN 2,namely,simple hexagonal P6/mmm(denoted as SH),orthorhombic Pnnm(marcasite),and simple tetragonal P4/mbm(denoted as ST).Our calculations show that the SH phase is energetically more stable than the other two phases at zero pressure.On the basis of the third-order Birch-Murnaghan equation of states,we find that the phase transition pressures from an SH to a marcasite structure and from a marcasite to an ST structure are 1.09 GPa and 354.57 GPa,respectively.Elastic constants,formation enthalpies,shear modulus,Young’s modulus,and Debye temperature of RhN 2 are derived.The calculated values are,generally speaking,in good agreement with the previous theoretical results.Meanwhile,it is found that the pressure has an important influence on physical properties.Moreover,the effect of metallic bonding on the hardness of RhN 2 is investigated.This is a quantitative investigation on the structural properties of RhN 2,and it still awaits experimental confirmation.     

LiTaO3晶体高压结构相变的理论研究

利用基于密度泛函理论的平面波赝势结合局域密度近似的从头算方法,计算了LiTaO3晶体在0~200 GPa压力范围内的冷压曲线(P-V/V0)和零温焓,以研究它的高压结构相变.参照同构体LiNbO3的高压相结构,对LiTaO3的菱形相(R3c对称群,室温大气压结构)和正交相(Pbnm对称群)进行计算.结果表明,菱形相压缩线与低压冲击实验数据和静压结果符合较好,而正交相压缩线与扣除热压贡献的高压冲击实验数据相符;正交相更难压缩且各轴向的压缩率不同,对应的常态密度比菱形相高约24%.理论预测的相变起始压力约为23 GPa.由此可见LiTaO3的冲击高压相具有正交对称性,与LiNbO3的室温高压相类似.     

Identification of the polymerized orthorhombic phase of C60 fullerene

It is established by x-ray diffraction and Raman scattering that the polymerization of C₆₀ fullerene at 1.5 GPa and 723 K leads to the formation of an orthorhombic phase that is different from the previously identified high-pressure orthorhombic phase. It is determined by a calculation of the optimal packing of linear C₆₀ polymers by the method of atom-atom potentials that the energetically favorable structure of the orthorhombic phase belongs to the space group P n n m and not the previously proposed group I m m m. The computed value of the rotation angle of the polymer chains that corresponds to the minimum packing energy was equal to 61°. The mechanisms leading to the formation of the polymerized phases are discussed on the basis of the results obtained. Pis’ma Zh. éksp. Teor. Fiz. 66, No. 2, 110–114 (25 July 1997)     

钙钛矿型HoNiO3中电荷歧化的第一原理研究

应用第一原理的密度泛函方法,研究钙钛矿型过渡金属氧化物HoNiO_3的电子结构. HoNiO_3在正交结构（空间群为Pbnm）和单斜结构（空间群为P2_1/n）的电子密度图表明Ni在正交相中只存在Ni^３＋一种组态，而在单斜相中则存在Ni^(3-δ)+和Ni^(3+δ) +两种不同的组态. 电荷歧化特征值δ可由Ni3d电子态密度中非键t_2g部 分反映. 通过t_2g态密度在正交和单斜相的相对变化，可以算得δ 值为0.34±0.01. 关键词： HoNiO＿3 电荷歧化 电子结构 第一原理计算     

BiVO4的晶体结构和光学观察

对于提拉法合成的BiVO₄单晶进行了X射线衍射分析。室温下该晶体属于单斜晶系,空间群为B2/b,z=4,晶胞参数为:a=7.247?,b=5.096?,c=11.702?,γ=134.18°。进行了二维、三维帕特逊分析和三维电子密度计算。全矩阵最小二乘法修正给出335个独立反射的R=0.067,R_w=0.058。经吸收和次级消光校正后,R=0.058。Bi和V原子各占据一套4e特殊点系,O原子占据两套一般点系。V³⁺是四配位,形成规则的VO₄四面体。Bi³⁺是八配位,形成畸变Bi-O十二面体。BiVO₄在T_c温度上下空间群各为I4₁/a和I2/b(或B2/b)。由四方到单斜相变没有正交中间变体。相变显然是由Bi-O多面体孤对畸变所驱动。Bi³⁺和V⁵⁺沿c轴上下交替位移,这就显示单斜BiVO₄具有层状结构的特征。这一特征由光学观察得到证实。该晶体在垂直干c轴的方向极易开裂而产生平坦的解理面。选取具有胞状结构圆盘形晶体、自然解理晶片和粉末晶粒三种试样进行了光学观察,并研究了晶体透过率与波长关系。 关键词：     

Structural transition, dielectric and bonding properties of BeCN2

By means of first principle total energy calculations, this paper studies the structural transition, elastic, mechanical, dielectric and electronic properties of BeCN₂. The calculations in total energy indicate that under ambient condition, the orthorhombic BeSiN₂-type BeCN₂ (space group Pna2₁) is a more favoured structure than the tetragonal chalcopyrite-type one (space group I-42d). The results of elastic properties reveal that BeCN₂ in both orthorhombic and tetragonal structure has higher bulk and shear moduli and smaller Poisson's ratio. The calculated Vicker hardness of tetragonal phase is 36.8 GPa, indicating a hard material. The analyses of electronic structure and electron density difference demonstrate that these excellent mechanical properties are attributed to the stronger covalent-bonding of CN₄ and BeN₄ subunits in BeCN₂ crystal. Also, the orthorhombic BeCN₂ phase is found to be a transparent semiconductor material with the calculated direct band gap of about 5.56 eV, superior to the indirect band gap of diamond and c-BN. Moreover, it also calculates Born effective charges and dielectric constants of BeCN₂. These results suggest that BeCN₂ may have some useful applications as optoelectronic, optical window and wear resistant materials.     

Pressure-induced structural transition and thermodynamic properties of RhN2 and effect of metallic bonding on its hardness

The elastic constant, structural phase transition, and effect of metallic bonding on the hardness of RhN₂ under high pressure are investigated through the first principles calculation by means of the pseudopotential plane-waves method. Three structures are chosen to investigate for RhN₂, namely, simple hexagonal P6/mmm (denoted as SH), orthorhombic Pnnm (marcasite), and simple tetragonal P4/mbm (denoted as ST). Our calculations show that the SH phase is energetically more stable than the other two phases at zero pressure. On the basis of the third-order Birch-Murnaghan equation of states, we find that phase transition pressures from SH to marcasite structure and from marcasite to ST structure are 1.09 GPa and 354.57 GPa, respectively. Elastic constants, formation enthalpies, shear modulus, Young's modulus, and Debye temperature of RhN₂ are derived. The calculated values are, generally speaking, in good agreement with the previous theoretical results. Meanwhile, it is found that the pressure has an important influence on physical properties. Moreover, the effect of metallic bonding on the hardness of RhN₂ is investigated. This is a quantitative investigation on the structural properties of RhN₂, and it still awaits experimental confirmation.     

对氯苯甲酰哌啶晶体结构

对氯苯甲酸哌啶(C₁₂NOH₁₄Cl)的晶体属正交晶系,空间群为P2₁ 2₁ 2₁,晶胞参数为a=11.490(6)?,b=10.462(5)?,c=9.928(5)?,晶胞内分子数z=4。用PW-1100四圆衍射仪收集强度数据,Patterson法确定了氯原子的位置,Fourier综合获得了全部非氢原子位置,用全矩阵最小二乘法修正结构,最终的偏离因子R=0.094。差值Fourier综合确定了氢原子的位置。利用氯原子的反常散射效应确定了绝对构型。 关键词：     

Ground-state structure determination and mechanical properties of palladium seminitride

Combining first-principles calculations with the particle swarm optimization （PSO） algorithm, we have explored the ground-state structure of Pd2N, whose structure is in debate although it is the first synthesized binary platinum group nitride. The ground-state structure is predicted to be tetragonal with space group P^-4m2, which is energetically more favorable than the previously proposed orthorhombic Co2N-type structure. The stability is confirmed by the subsequent calculations on the phonon dispersion curves and elastic constants. Furthermore, the calculated mechanical properties indicate that Pd2N has low incompressibility and is a common hard material.     

LiAl5O8高压相变研究

 运用金刚石压砧同步辐射X射线衍射,对尖晶石结构的LiAl₅O₈进行了高压原位研究。实验发现：在高压下,一组LiAl₅O₈的新相衍射峰出现,随着压力的增加,其新相衍射峰逐渐增强,当压力增加到45.0 GPa时,LiAl₅O₈的低压相衍射峰全部消失,而形成了一组高压新相衍射峰。采用指标化程序对衍射数据进行处理和分析,确定这一高压新相为正交晶系结构,其晶胞参数为a=0.995 9 nm,b=0.644 7 nm,c=0.333 4 nm ,空间群为Pmm2。     

Structure of the α-phase of solid methanol

The crystal structure of α-methanol at 15K has been determined from neutron powder diffraction measurements. The structure is orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁. The molecular geometry is found to be very similar to that in the gas phase, but the methyl group no longer has ideal 3-fold symmetry. The crystal is formed by infinite hydrogen-bonded chains of molecules with adjacent chains ‘pointing’ in opposite directions. The O-H … O hydrogen bonds are almost linear. No phase intermediate between the low temperature α-phase and the high temperature β-phase was found, but a new, metastable phase was discovered.     

Thermal expansion properties of Lu2-xFexMo3O12

The structures and thermal expansion properties of Lu2-xFexMo3O12 have been investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD).XRD patterns at room temperature indicate that compounds Lu2-xFexMo3O12 with x≤1.3 exhibit an orthorhombic structure with space group Pnca;compounds with x=1.5 and 1.7 have a monoclinic structure with space group P21/a.Studies on thermal expansion properties show that the linear thermal expansion coefficients of orthorhombic phase vary from negative to positive with increasing Fe content.Attempts to make zero thermal expansion materials indicate that zero thermal expansion can be observed in Lu1.3Fe0.7Mo3O12 in the temperature range of 200-400℃.     

High pressure phase transitions in organic solids II: X-ray diffraction study ofp-dichlorobenzene at high pressures

X-ray diffraction experiments onp-dichlorobenzene at high pressures show a transition at ～ 0.3 GPa, to a new phase, the diffraction pattern of which cannot be indexed on the anticipated low temperature monoclinic crystal structure. We have instead found an orthorhombic cell, very closely related to the low temperature monoclinic cell, for this new phase. This structure, which also occurs inp-diiodobenzene at ambient conditions, has cell constantsa =14.02,b = 6.06,c = 7.41Å andZ = 4. The space group is Pbca. This new phase has a non-β herring-bone structure, in contrast with the initialα phase which has aβ-structure with ribbon-like arrangement of molecules, with Cl-Cl contacts of ～ 4A between adjacent molecules. This implies that with pressure the halogen-halogen interaction in this compound plays a less dominant role in crystal engineering.     

Structural, Elastic and Electronic Properties of ReO2

Structural, elastic and electronic properties of ReO₂ are investigated by first-principles calculations based on density functional theory. The ground stateof ReO₂ has an orthorhombic symmetry which belongs to space group Pbcn with a=4.7868Å b=5.5736Å, and c=4.5322Å. The calculated bulk moduli are 322GPa, 353GPa, and 345GPa for orthorhombic, tetragonal, and monoclinic ReO₂, respectively, indicating that ReO₂ has a strong incompressibility. ReO₂ is a metal ductile solid and presents large elastic anisotropy. The obtained Debye temperatures are 850K for orthorhombic, 785K for tetragonal, and 791K for monoclinic ReO₂.     

The change in symmetry at the i-ii phase transition in dicalcium barium propionate

The symmetry change occurring at the first-order I-II transition at 267 K in dicalcium barium propionate, DBP, has been determined using X-ray diffraction: phase II is orthorhombic, with probable space group Pnma or Pn2₁a. The twinning in phase II is explained and lattice parameters calculated in the temperature range 125 K to 300 K. The behaviour of the spontaneous strain in phase II is compared with that in the similar compound dicalcium barium acrylate.