The Mixed Valence Tungsten(IV,V) Compound Na[W2O2Br6]

The reaction of W₆Br₁₂, NaBr, and WO₂Br₂ in the presence of Br₂ in a sealed silica tube yields Na[W₂O₂Br₆] together with WOBr₄ and WO₂Br₂ in the low temperature zone (temperature gradient 1030/870 K). Na[W₂O₂Br₆] crystallizes orthorhombically in the space group Immm (no. 71) with a = 3.775 Å, b = 10.400 Å, c = 13.005 Å and Z = 2. Pairs of condensed trans-[WO₂Br₄] octahedra with a common Br₂ edge form along [100] double chains [W₂O_4/2Br₆]^1– via the oxygen atoms. The mixed valent tungsten atoms are bonded to W₂ pairs with a 2 c–3 e bond (d(W–W) = 2.946 Å, d(W–O) = 1.888 Å, d(W–Br^b) = 2.537 Å, d(W–Br^t) = 2.535 Å, ∢O–W–O = 177.4°, ∢Br^b–W–Br^b (endocyclic) = 109.0°). The Na⁺ cations connect the anionic double chains to form two-dimensional layers parallel (001), which interact by van der Waals forces. The cations are eightfold coordinated by a cube of the terminal Br^t ligands of the polymeric anions (d(Na–Br) = 3.138 Å). Na[W₂O₂Br₆] may be discussed as an intercalation compound of the oxide bromide WOBr₃.     

Über quaternäre Oxowolframate (VI) Na6Li2[W2O10] - ein Diwolframat

On Quaternary Oxotungstates (VI). Na₆Li₂[W₂O₁₀] — a Ditungstate For the first time, Na₆Li₂[W₂O₁₀] has been prepared by annealing mixtures of WO₃, Na₂O and Li₂O with W:Na:Li = 1:3:1 [closed Pt-tube in quartz-glass ampoule, 840°C, 60 d (single crystals)]. The colourless crystals are of squatted shape. The structure determination [1813/I₀(h kl), four-cycle diffractometer PW 1100 (Fa. Philips), ω-scan, AgK_α, R = 8.32%, absorption not considered] confirms the space group P1 with a = 784.66(11), b = 602.53(7) c, = 563.81(11) pm α = 106.784(14)°, β = 114.548(14)°, γ = 91.082(13)°, Z = 2, d_x = 4.92 g · cm^?3, d^pyk = 4.85 g · cm^?3. The structure may be described as a distorted derivative of the NaCl-type. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed.     

Oxometallate neuen Typs: Über Ba3NaNbO6 und Ba3NaTaO6

Oxometallates of a new Type: On Ba₃NaNbO₆ and Ba₃NaTaO₆ For the first time in form of colourless, transparent single crystals of Ba₃NaNbO₆ [annealed mixtures of BaO, Na₂O and Nb₂O₅, Ba : Na : Nb = 3.3 : 1.1 : 1, Ni-cylinder, 1100°C, 3d] as well as Ba₃NaTaO₆ [annealed mixtures of BaO, Na₂O and Ta₂O₅, Ba : Na : Ta = 3.3 : 1.1 : 1, Ni-cylinder, 1100°C, 3d] have been prepared. The crystal structure was solved by fourcycle-diffractometer data [Ba₃NaNbO₆: Mo? Kα , 356 out 356 I₀ (hkl), space group R3 c with a = 1026.6(1)pm, c = 1195.3(2)pm (Guinier-Simon powder data), Z = 6, R = 2.4%, R_w = 2.0% and Ba₃NaTaO₆: Ag? Kα , 498 out of 498 I₀ (hkl), space group R3 c with a = 1027.6(1)pm, c = 1196.0(2)pm (Guinier-Simon powder data), Z = 6, R = 4.9%, R_w = 4.4%], parameters see text. The Ba₃M part of structure (M = Nb, Ta) corresponds to a slightly (hexagonal) deformed Nb₃Al arrangement with Na inserted along [001] between adjacent M^v, which are nearly perfectly octahedrally surrounded by 6 O. The structural relations are deduced by Schlegel Diagrams. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the latter derived from Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, as well as Charge Distribution, CHARDI, are calculated.     

Ein neues Oxoberyllat: K2Na4[O2BeOBeO2]

On K₂Na₄[O₂BeOBeO₂] For the first time colourless single crystals of K₂Na₄[Be₂O₅] which are isotypic with K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] [2] and Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] have been prepared by heating e.g. a well ground mixture of K₂O, Na₂O and BeO (K:Na:Be = 2.2:4.4:2; 750°C; 21 d; Ni-tube). The crystal structure was solved by four-circle diffractometer data [Siemens AED 2; 389 I_o(hkl); space group P4₂/mnm; Z = 2; a = 595.17(4) pm, c = 1 002.66(9) pm; R = 4.1%; R_w = 2.3%]. Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and the charge distribution are calculated.     

A New 2D Fluorescent Polyoxometalate Built up of Circular {P5W30} Clusters and Tb3+ Cations

A new all inorganic polyoxometalate (POM), which is composed of the [Na(H₂O)P₅W₃₀O₁₁₀]^14– ({P₅W₃₀}) clusters and Tb³⁺ cations, Na₂[Tb₄(H₂O)₂₈{Na(H₂O)P₅W₃₀O₁₁₀}] · 16H₂O ( 1 ), was obtained by using hydrothermal method. Its structure was further characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TG, and PXRD. Compound 1 displays a 2D layered structure formed by {P₅W₃₀} clusters and [Tb(H₂O)₇]³⁺ linkers. It noteworthy that, eight coordinated sites provided by {P₅W₃₀} was very rare. Furthermore, the luminescent property of compound 1 was reported.     

Oxydation intermetallischer Phasen: Na3[AuO2] aus NaAu und Na2O2

Oxidation of Intermetallic Phases: Na₃[AuO₂] from NaAu and Na₂O₂ The hitherto unknown Na₃[AuO₂] was prepared in transparent, colourless single crystals from NaAu and Na₂O₂[1:1; sealed Ag-cylinder, 430°C, 6 d]. The crystal structure (P4₂/mnm); a = 970.5(1), c = 457.8(1) pm; Z = 4; four-circle diffractometer PW 1100, 333 out of 380 I₀(hkl), R = 7.0% and [R_w = 6.5%] was solved. Like KAgO-Type there are planar rings [Na₂Au₂O₄]^4?. Na(1) has the uncommon coordinations number 2 . The Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, and the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, are calculated.     

Preparation,Structure and Properties of the One-Dimensional Polymeric Complex Na2[AlW3O4(O2CEt)8]2

Abstract

The heterometallic polymeric cluster Na₂[AlW₃O₄ (O₂CEt)₈]₂ (1) has been prepared by reaction of W(CO)₆ and NaWO₄·2H₂O with AlCl₃ at 120°C in propionic anhydride and characterized by X-ray crystallography, with the following crystal data: triclinic, space group P1, a = 12.205(5), b = 13.032(4), c = 13.925(3) Å, α = 90.21(3)°, β = 109.53(5)°, γ = 117.26(6)°, V = 1822.8(1)ų, Z = 1, R = 0.038 and R_w = 0.101. The structure consists of two triangular [W₃O₄(O₂CEt)₈]^4? cluster unit, which act as polydenate ligands to link Al³⁺ and Na⁺ ions forming a one–dimensional chain structure. IR spectra show characteristic [W₃O₄]⁴⁺ bands at 746–815 cm^?1. Thermal analysis reveals that the complex is air stable up to 250°C. Cluster 1 decomposes in hot aqueous 2 M HCl solution to produce discrete [W₃O₄]⁴⁺ units.     

Zur Kenntnis ternärer Oxide des Bleis: Über Na2PbO2

On Ternary Oxides of Lead. The Na₆PbO₅ Na₆PbO₅ (pale yellow) crystallizes orthorhombic in Cmcm with a=10.6₈, b=5.70₉, c=10.9₉, å; Z=1. Parameters were refined by least-squares (479 hkO–hk7, MO–K_α) R=0.112₄, R′=0.116, (parameters see text). Isolated PbO₅ groups of pseudotetragonal pyramids lend Pb⁴⁺ Coordination Number (CN) 5. Along [100] and [010] the pyramids are equivalent orientated, but along [001] alternately twisted by 180°. Na+ occupies holes between O^2?, leading to CN 6 (Na″+) and Na″′⁺ and CN 4 (Na′⁺). The MADELUNG part of lattice energy (MAPLE) is calculated and discussed.     

Ein neues Oxozincat: Über KNaZnO2

A New Oxozincate: On KNaZnO₂ For the first time, KNaZnO₂ has been prepared by heating a mixture of “Na₂ZnO₂” and K₂ZnO₂ in the ratio Na:K = 1:1 [Ag-cylinders, sealed under Argon in Supermax amp. 500–600°C, 7–14 d: powder] as well as of the binary compounds KO_0.54, Na₂O and ZnO in the ratio K:Na:Zn = 1.1:1.1:1 [powder in the same way; single crystals at 700°C, 14 d]. The powder is colourless, the prism shaped single crystals are transparent and colourless. The structure determination [619 symmetry independent hkl, four-circle-diffraktometer Philips PW 1100, ω–2Θ-scan, MoKα, R = 9.20% and R_w = 9.51%, absorption not considered] proves the space group P2₁/c with a = 5.824(1), b = 9.700(2), c = 5.513(1) Å, β = 103.73(1)°, Z = 4, d_x = 3.50, d_pyk = 3.36 g · cm^?3. Parameters see text. The constructional relations of the structure are deduced from Extended Schlegel Diagrams. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, effective coordination numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed.     

Über quaternäre Oxoplumbate(IV). Zur Kenntnis von Rb3NaPbO4

On Quaternary Oxoplumbates(IV). On Rb₃NaPbO₄ For the first time, Rb₃NaPbO₄ has been prepared by annealing mixtures of Na₂PbO₃ and RbO_0.84 with Rb:Na:Pb = 4:2:1 [nonhermetic Ag-cylinders, sealed under vacuum in Duran-glass ampoule, 480°C, 180 d (single crystals)]. The colourless crystals are of squatted shape. The structure determination [2943 symmetry independent hkl, four-circle-diffractometer PW 1100 (Fa. Philips), ω-2Θ-scan, AgKα, R = 8.64%, R_W = 6.59%, absorption not considered] confirms the space group P2₁/c with a = 1101.79(26), b = 662.66(11), c = 1115.01(30) pm, β 112.027(21)°. The structure is characterized by isolated [PbO₄]-tetrahedra and [Na₂O₆]-tetrahedra-doubletts, C.N. 5 and 7 for Rb⁺. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

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.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and photochemistry of two new organic–inorganic hybrid compounds based on copper–glycin complexes and paradodecatungstates

Two organic–inorganic hybrid materials built from copper–glycin complexes and paradodecatungstates, Na₆[{Cu(gly)(H₂O)}]₂[{Cu(H₂O)}(H₂W₁₂O₄₂)] ? 21H₂O (1) and Na{Na(H₂O)₆}{Na(H₂O)₄}₃[{Cu(gly)₂}]₂{H₅(H₂W₁₂O₄₂)} ? 8.5H₂O (gly = glycin) (2), have been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by IR, UV, TG, elemental analysis, electrochemistry, and single-crystal X-ray analyses. In 1, [H₂W₁₂O₄₂]^10? building block connects two neighboring clusters with [Cu(H₂O)]²⁺ groups to produce an infinite 1-D chain; then these chains are linked through [Cu(gly)(H₂O)]⁺ groups to form a 2-D layer structure, which is further joined by Na⁺ to form a 3-D network. In 2, [H₂W₁₂O₄₂]^10? decorated by two [Cu(gly)₂] moieties connects four adjacent clusters with six Na⁺ into a 2-D layer. In addition, luminescence and photocatalysis properties of these compounds have been investigated.     

Crystal structure of NaBa2[Co(Edta)]2(ClO4)3 · 9H2O

Crystals of Ba Na ethylenediaminetetraacetatocobaltate(III) perchlorate, NaBa₂[Co(Edta)]₂(ClO₄)₃ · 9H₂O, contain two crystallographically nonequivalent Ba²⁺ cations and two complex cations [Co(Edta)]^? (Edta^4? is ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid anion), the latter anions showing opposite chirality. The nearest surrounding of the Ba²⁺ ions involves three water molecules (including two bridging water molecules), six O atoms of four complexes [Co(Edta)]^? and the perchlorate O atom. Tetrameric fragments Ba₂(H₂O)₄[Co(Edta)]₂(ClO₄)₂ are united through the Ba-O bonds into layers with the Ba atoms in the middle of the layers and the perchlorate ions and complex anions at the periphery; in the latter anions, noncoordinated O atom of one of the R-metallocycles is directed outside. The Na atom of the Na(H₂O)(ClO₄) group located between the layers is bonded to these O atoms of the neighboring layers.     

Novel large heteropolymetalate complexes formed from Ni(II) and cryptate [As<Subscript>4</Subscript>W<Subscript>40</Subscript>O<Subscript>140</Subscript><Superscript>28-</Superscript>

The heteropolytungstate (NH4)₂₀[Na2(H₂O)₂Ni(H₂O)₅{Ni(H₂O)}₂As₄W₄₀O₁₄₀] · 61H₂O is obtained by the reaction of Na₂₇[NaAs₄W₄₀O₁₄₀] · 60H₂O with NiCl₂ · 6H₂O and NH₄Cl in pH≈4.0. The structure and chemical composition are determined by X-ray diffraction analysis and element analysis. The crystal data and main structure refinement are: a = 1.33135(18) nm, b = 1.9722(3) nm, c = 3.6430(5) nm, α = 78.010(2)°, β = 82.145(2)δ, γ = 74.385(2)°, V = 8.978(2) nm³, triclinic crystal system, space group: P1, Z = 2, R1 = 0.0512, and wR2 = 0.0684(I >2σ). The four S2 sites of the big cyclic ligand [As₄W₄₀O₁₄₀]^28- are occupied by two Na⁺ and two Ni²⁺ respectively, and each site supplies four O_d coordinating to metal ion. The coordination number of Ni²⁺ is six, and that of two Na⁺ is five and six respectively. The third Ni²⁺ locates outside the cyclic [As₄W₄₀O₁₄₀]^28- and connects with one O_d, and its coordination number is six.     

1-Alkoxy-2-azaallenyl-komplexe von chrom und wolfram

The successive reaction of (CO)₆M with Na[NCR₂¹] and [Et₃O]BF₄ yields (CO)₅M[C(NCR₂¹)OEt] (II: M = Cr; III: M = W; CR₂¹ = C(C₆H₄Br-p)₂ (a), CPh₂ (b), C(C₆H₄OMe-p)₂ (c), C(C₆H₄)₂O (d), CBu₂^tt (e)). Hexacarbonyltungsten, (CO)₆W, reacts with Na[NCPh₂] and MeOSO₂F to give (CO)₅W[C(NCPh₂) OMe] (IV). X-Ray analysis of IIe shows that: (1) the CNC fragment is almost linear (171.7°); (2) the two NC bond lengths are equal within experimental error; and (3) the O,C,Cr,N plane is perpendicular to the C(Me₃),C,N,C(Me₃) plane (90.0°). Therefore compounds II–IV are best described as 1-alkoxy-2-azaallenyl complexes.     

Über Perrhenate. 3 Zum Aufbau des Mesoperrhenates Na3[ReO5]

About Perrhenates. 3 On the Structure of the Mesoperrhenate Na₃[ReO₅] By tempering powder samples (prepared from mixtures of binary oxides: Na₂O₂/ReO₂ and Na₂O/ReO₃ respectively, Na : Re = 3 : 1, Ar and O₂ atmosphere respectively, 400–450°C, corundum boat) in a closed Ag cylinder (500–550°C, 10 d) yellow single crystals of Na₃ReO₅, sensitive to moisture, were grown. The compound crystallizes trigonal, space group P3₁, P3₂ respectively, with a = 5.544(1), c = 13.580(7) Å, Z = 3, d_rö. = 4.62 g/cm³. The crystal structure [4-circle diffractometer data, 1091 I₀(hkl), AgKα, R = 6.14, R_w = 6.08%] is characterized by “isolated” bipyramids ReO₅. Na⁺ ions are occupying all the tetrahedral (Na2, Na3) and octahedral (Na1) holes of the pseudocubic face centred (c/a = 2.441) Re part of the lattice; resulting in a Na₃Re kation framework corresponding to the Li₃Bi type of structure. Effective Coordination Numbers (ECoN), the Madelung Part of Lattice energy (MAPLE) and the charge distribution (CHARDI) are computed and discussed.     

Unprecedented Selenium and Lanthanide Simultaneously Bridging Selenotungstate Aggregates Stabilized by Four Tetra‐vacant Dawson‐like {Se2W14} Units

In the presence of the larger [H₂N(CH₃)₂]⁺ and K⁺ counter cations as structure‐stabilizing agents, a class of unprecedented selenium and lanthanide (Ln) simultaneously bridging tetra‐vacant Dawson‐like selenotungstate aggregates [H₂N(CH₃)₂]₂Na₉K₂H₁₉{[Ln₄W₄ Se₄O₂₂(H₂O)₅](Se₂W₁₄O₅₂)₂}₂ ⋅ 60 H₂O [Ln=Tb^III ( 1 ), Dy^III ( 2 ), Ho^III ( 3 ), Er^III ( 4 ), Tm^III ( 5 ), Yb^III ( 6 )] have been obtained by the one‐pot assembly reaction of Na₂WO₄ ⋅ 2 H₂O, Ln(NO₃)₃ ⋅ 6 H₂O, and Na₂SeO₃ under moderately acidic aqueous conditions and the complexes were structurally characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, powder X‐ray diffraction (PXRD), and thermogravimetric (TG) analyses. It should be noted that the appropriate molar ratio of Se/W is extremely important in the formation of 1 – 6 and can effectively ameliorate the yield of 1 – 6 . Moreover, dimethylamine hydrochloride is also indispensable and plays a considerably important role in improving the solubility of Ln ions and stabilizing the structures of 1 – 6 . The main polyoxoanion skeletons of 1 – 6 are constructed from two sandwich‐type tetra‐vacant Dawson‐like {[Ln₄W₄Se₄O₂₂(H₂O)₅](Se₂W₁₄O₅₂)₂}¹⁶⁻ half‐units linked through two W‐O‐Ln bridges. The sandwich‐type half‐unit comprises two tetra‐vacant Dawson‐like [Se₂W₁₄O₅₂]¹²⁻ fragments encapsulating a unique dodecanuclear Se‐Ln‐W [Ln₄W₄Se₄O₂₂(H₂O)₅]⁸⁺ oxo cluster. Their solid‐state visible and NIR fluorescent properties and lifetime decay behaviors were measured and their solid‐state luminescent spectra mainly demonstrate the characteristic emission bands of Ln³⁺ ions. Moreover, the dominant wavelengths, the color purity, and correlated color temperatures of 1 – 5 have been also calculated. In addition, the luminous flux values of 1 – 5 are 2031, 6992, 3071, 921, and 477 lumen, respectively.     

Zur Überwindung von Vorurteilen: Das erste basische Oxoindat,Na26O3[InO4]4

The First Basic Oxoindate: Na₂₆O₃[InO₄]₄ For the first time Na₂₆O₃[InO₄]₄ was obtained by annealing intimate mixtures of Na₂O, CdO and elemental In (molar ratio 3.5:1.0:2.0) in closed Ni-cylinders (30 days, 600°C) in form of yellow single crystals. The structure determination by four circle diffractometer data (MoKα, 921 out of 921 I_o(hkl), R = 2.53, R_w = 2.18%) confirms the space group 143d (cubic) with a = 1 427.37 pm and Z = 4. All kation are surrounded by tetrahedron of O^2?. In³⁺ is coordinated with O(1) and O(2) (without O(3)) only. There are ?isolated”? [InO₄]-tetrahedra. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and Charge Distribution, CHARDI, are calculated.     

Syntheses of Monomeric,Dimeric, and Trimeric Complexes of Tungsten(VI), (V), (IV), and (III) with the 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane (L) Ligand. Crystal Structures of Dimeric [W2L2(μ2?OH)2Br2]Br2 · 2H2O and of Trimeric [W3L3(μ3?0)(μ2-0)3][ZnBr4]2

Reactions of WL(CO)₃ (L = 1, 4, 7-triazacyclononane; C₆H₁₅N₃) with bromine under different conditions afford the monomeric W^VI compound, WO₂LBr₂, or the monomeric W^V complex, WOLBr₃. The former dimerizes in aqueous solution, yielding the [W₂O₅L₂]²⁺ cation. Two diamagnetic isomers of the W^V -dimer, [W₂O₄L₂]²⁺, have been prepared : a yellow form with terminal oxo groups in cis-positions with respect to each other and a red species containing two terminal oxo-groups in trans-positions. The cationic W^IV -trinuclear cluster, [W₃O₄L₃]⁴⁺, has been isolated as the tetrabromozincate(2-) salt and its structure has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. [W₃O₄L₃][ZnBr₄]₂ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 12.698(2) Å, b = 21.267(6) Å, c = 15.687(7) Å, β = 92.94(3)⁰, and V = 4222 ų, d_ealed. = 2.79 g cm^?3 for Z = 4, and mol wt 1773.2. The structure was solved by direct methods using 7399 unique reflections with I≥ 2.5 σ (I). Final residuals were R₁ = 0.089 and R₂ = 0.096. The structure consists of [W₃L₃O₄]⁴⁺ cations of the M₃X₁₃ cluster type and isolated ZnBr₄^2? anions. Three tungsten atoms occupy the corners of an equilateral triangle bridged by three μ₂-oxo- and one μ₃-oxo-ligands; each tungsten atom has a distorted octahedral environment of three oxygen and three nitrogen atoms. The short W - W distances of 2,52 Å and the diamagnetism indicate metal-metal bonding. The green, diamagnetic binuclear W_III complex, [W₂L₂(μ? OH)₂Br₂]Br₂ · 2 H₂O, has been prepared by reduction of monomeric WLOBr₃ in strongly acidic solution with zinc powder. The complex has been characterized by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study; it crystallized in the orthorhombic space group Pnnm with a = 13.837(5) Å, b = 11.657(6) Å, c = 7.832 Å, and V = 1263 ų, d_calcd. = 2.67 g cm^?3 for Z = 2, and mol wt 1015.8. The structure was solved by direct methods using 783 unique reflections with I ? 2.5 σ(1). Final residuals were R₁ = 0.062 and R₂ = 0.084. The structure consists of dimeric cations [W₂L₂(μ? OH)₂Br₂]²⁺, bromide anions and molecules of water of crystallization. The tungsten centers are in a distorted octahedral environment of the tridentate N-donor igand, one coordinated bromide and two μ₂-hydroxo bridges (edge sharing), respectively. The bromide ligands are in trans-positions with respect to each other. The four-membered W₂(μ? OH)₂ ring is planar. The W? W distance of 2.477(3) Å together with its diamagnetism imply the presence of a strong metal-metal bond between the tungsten(II1) centers (σ²π²δ²).     

Pniktogenidostannate(IV) mit isolierten Tetraeder‐Anionen: Neue Vertreter (E1)4(E2)2[Sn(E15)4] (mit E1 = Na,K; E2 = Ca,Sr, Ba; E15 = P,As, Sb,Bi) vom Na6[ZnO4]‐Typ und die Überstrukturvariante von K4Sr2[SnAs4]

Pnictogenidostannates(IV) with Discrete Tetrahedral Anions: New Representatives (E1)₄(E2)₂[Sn(E15)₄] (with E1 = Na, K; E2 = Ca, Sr, Ba; E15 = P, As, Sb, Bi) of the Na₆[ZnO₄] Type and the Superstructure Variant of K₄Sr₂[SnAs₄] The silvery to dark metallic lustrous compounds (E1)₄(E2)₂[Sn(E15)₄] (E1 = Na, K; E2 = Ca, Sr, Ba; E15 = P, As, Sb, Bi) were prepared from melts of stoichiometric mixtures of the elements. They crystallize in the Na₆[ZnO₄]‐type structure (hexagonal, space group: P6₃mc, Z = 2; Na₄Ca₂[SnP₄]: a = 938.94(7), c = 710.09(8) pm; K₄Sr₂[SnAs₄]: a = 1045.0(2), c = 767.0(1) pm; K₄Ba₂[SnP₄]: a = 1029.1(6), c = 780.2(4) pm; K₄Ba₂[SnAs₄]: a = 1051.3(1), c = 795.79(7) pm; K₄Ba₂[SnSb₄]: a = 1116.9(2), c = 829.2(1) pm; K₄Ba₂[SnBi₄]: a = 1139.5(2), c = 832.0(2) pm). The anionic partial structure consists of tetrahedra [Sn(E15)₄]^8– orientated all in the same direction along [001]. In the cationic partial structure one of the two cation positions is occupied statistically by alkali and alkaline earth metal atoms. Up to now only for K₄Sr₂[SnAs₄] a second modification could be isolated, forming a superstructure type with three times the unit cell volume (hexagonal, space group: P6₃cm, Z = 6; a = 1801.3(2), c = 767.00(9) pm) and an ordered cationic partial structure.