Über quaternäre Oxoplumbate(IV). Zur Kenntnis von Rb2Li14[Pb3O14] und Cs2Li14[Pb3O14]

On Quaternary Oxoplumbates(IV). On the Knowledge of Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] and Cs₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] For the first time, Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] and Cs₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] have been prepared by heating of mixtures of Li₂O, β-?PbO₂”? and Rb₂PbO₃, Cs₂PbO₃ respectively with Li:Pb:A = 14:3:2, (A = Rb, Cs). [Ag-cylinders, sealed under vacuum in Duran-glass ampoule, 590 and 550°C, 40 d, powder (650°C, 200 d, single crystals of Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄])]. Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] is nearly colourless with ivory nuance, Cs₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] is pale yellow. According to powder and single crystal investigations, both are isotypic with K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]. Structure refinement of Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]: 1015 symmetry independent reflexions, four-circle-diffraktometer PW 1100 (Fa. Philips), ω-scan, MoKα, R = 5.73%, R_W = 5.33%, absorption not considered, space group Immm with a = 1284.71(9), b = 793.90(4), c = 727,35(5) pm, d_x-ray = 4.99 g · cm^?3, d_pyc = 5.01 g · cm^?3, Z = 2. Cs₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]: a = 1295.28(12), b = 796.69(8), c = 732.44(7) pm, d_x-ray = 5.31 g · cm^?3, d_pyc = 5.28 g · cm^?3, Z = 2. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

Neue Oxoterbate(IV) mit Lithium Rb2Li14[Tb3O14] und Li6Tb2O7

New Oxoterbates(IV) with Lithium: On Rb₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] and Li₆Tb₂O₇ For the first time we prepared Rb₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] as yellow single crystals from Li₈TbO₆ and Rb₂O (Tb:Rb = 1:2) [Ag-cylinder, 500°C, 30 d, then Au-tube, 700°C, 27 d]. The structure refinement [652 I₀ (h kl), four circle diffractometer Philips PW 1100, ω-scan, MoKα, R = 4.69%, R_w = 3.24%, absorption considered, Immm with a = 1 283.07(10), b = 790.87(7), c = 736.87(7)pm, Z = 2, d_x = 4.30 g · cm^?3] confirms that it is isotypic with K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]. Furthermore we got for the first time Li₆Tb₂O₇ as a bright yellow compound from Li₂O₂ and “Tb₄O₇*” [(Li:Tb = 3.4:1), Au-ube, 750°C, 13 d (powder), 850°C 22 d (single crystals)] and by thermal decomposition of Rb₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] (Au-tube, 850°C, 25 d). Powder and single crystal data [1 327 I₀ (h kl), four circle diffractometer PW 1100, ω-scan, AgKα, R = 9.38%, R_w = 5.23%, absorption not considered, P2₁/a, a = 1 056.30(10), b = 613.50(4), c = 546.56(5) pm, β = 109.668(7)°, Z = 2, d_x = 4.67 g · cm^?3 d_pyc = 4.53 g · cm^?3] reveal a new type of structure that may be deduced by the NaCl-type of structure. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed.     

Das erste oligomere Oxoindat(III): K14[In4O13]

The First Oligooxoindate(III): K₁₄[In₄O₁₃] For the first time K₁₄[In₄O₁₃] was obtained by heating intimate mixtures of K₂O, CdO and elementar In (molar ratio 3.1:1.0:1.0) in closed Ag-cylinders (30 days, 450°C) in form of yellow-brown single crystals. The structure determination by four circle diffractometer data MoKα, 3 689 out of 3 689 I_o(hkl), R = 4.22, R_w = 2.45) confirms the space group P2₁/c with lattice constants a = 687.7 pm; b = 3 118.5 pm; c = 686.4 pm; β = 119.3°; Z = 2. The characteristic feature of the structure is [In₄O₁₃]^14? groups, oligomers consisting of four corner-sharing InO₄ tetrahedra. These groups are connected by crystallographically distinct potassium atoms. The structure is isotypic with Na₁₄[Al₄O₁₃] [2] and K₁₄[Fe₃O₁₃] [3]. ECoN and MAPLE calculationes are discussed.     

Ein neues Periodat Zum Aufbau von K9Li3I2O13 = K9Li3O[IO6]2

A Novel Periodate: On the Structure of K₉Li₃I₂O₁₃ = K₉Li₃O[IO₆]₂ New obtained are weakly dichroitic (pale yellow/bluish) single crystals of K₉Li₃I₂O₁₃ by reaction of KIO₄, K₂O, and Li₂O (KIO₄:K₂O:Li₂O = 1:1:1.5; 800°C, 42 d). Space group P62c, Z = 2, a = 954.9 pm, c = 1172.2 pm, R = 6.2%, Rw = 5.6%, 957 symmetry independend I₀(hkl), MoKα . Characteristic for this structure are ?isolated”? O^2? and octahedral groups [IO₆]. The crystal structure has been determind. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.     

Ein neues Oxouranat(VI): K2Li4[UO6]. Mit einer Bemerkung über Rb2Li4[UO6] und Cs2Li4UO6

A New Oxouranate(VI): K₂Li₄[UO₆]. With a Remark about Rb₂Li₄[UO₆] and Cs₂Li₄[UO₆] For the first time K₂Li₄UO₆ has been prepared by an exchange reaction of α-Li₆UO₆ with K₂O [K:U = 2.0:1, sealed au-tube; 750°C; 30 d single crystals; 680°C, 10 d powder]. The irregular shaped single crystals, which are of yellow color and sensitive to moisture crystallize in P3 m1 (Z = 1) with a = 619.27(5), c = 533.76(6) pm. The structure determination (PW 1100, AgKα R = 4.80%, R_w = 4.81% for 220 unique reflexions) reveals a new type of structure. The characteristic elements are the isolated group [UO₆] and the C.N. = 12 for K⁺. While Li(1) has a nearly regular square of 4 O^2? as coordination polyhedron, Li(2) is octahedrally surrounded. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE) is calculated and discussed. In addition to K₂Li₄[UO₆] the new oxides Rb₂Li₄[UO₆] and Cs₂Li₄[UO₆] are prepared as pale yellow powders which are little sensitive to moisture (both: au-tube, 680°C, 10 d). According to powder datas both compounds are isotypic with K₂Li₄[UO₆] [Rb₂Li₄[UO₆]: a = 622.91(5), c = 535.93(6) pm; Cs₂Li₄[UO₆]: a = 626.70(6), c = 539.92(6) pm].     

Über Cs2Li2[GeO4]

About Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] By heating of a well-ground mixture of the binary oxides CsO_0.55, Li₂O and GeO₂ (Cs:Li:Ge=2,6:2,2:1; Ni-tube; 600 °C; 49d) we got single crystals of Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] for the first time. Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] is isotypic to Rb₂Li₂[MO₄] [M = Si, Ti, Ge] [2] and Cs₂Li₂[MO₄] (M = Si, Ti) [3]: according to this Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] crystallizes triclinic, in the spacegroup P1 with a = 968.7(4) pm, b = 586.0(2) pm, c = 571.4(2) pm, α = 92.71(4)°, β = 110.95(3)° and γ = 94.34(4)° (Guinier-Simon data), Z = 2. The structure was determined by four-circle diffractometer data (Ag? K_α ; 2381 I_o(hkl); R = 8,4%; R_w = 5.0%), parameters see text. Further the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE), Effective Coordination Numbers (ECoN) and the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii (MEFIR), have been calculated.     

Neue Oxoferrate(III). Na2Li3[FeO4] und K2Li3[FeO4]

New Oxoferrates (III). Na₂Li₃[FeO₄] and K₂Li₃[FeO₄] . Na₂Li₃[FeO₄] and K₂Li₃[FeO₄] (transparent, pink or light yellow single crystals) have been prepared by heating mixtures of the oxides (Na:Li:Fe = 2.2:3.3:1; Ag-tube, 720°C, 27 d or K:Li:Fe = 2.2:3.3:1; analogous, 700°C, 40 d). Na₂Li₃[FeO₄] is isotypic with Na₂Li₃[GaO₄] (a = 832.2(1), b = 796.0(1), c = 656.3(1)pm, Pnnm) and K₂Li₃[FeO₄] with K₂Li₃[GaO₄] (a = 557.7(1), b = 880.6(1), c = 1101.8(2)pm, β = 111.51(2)°, P2₁/c). Four cycle diffractometer data: MoK_α, 525 out of 686 I₀(hkl), R = 9.36%, R_w = 5.97% or 1424 out of 1424 I₀(hkl), R = 8.45%, R_w = 5.66%. Parameters see text. The structures are characterized by calculations of the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE. The Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, which are calculated by means of Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are compared with the analogous gallates.     

Über Oxide mit dem “Butterfly-Motiv”: Rb6[Fe2O5] und K6[Fe2O5]

New Oxides with the “Butterfly-Motive”: Rb₆[Fe₂O₅] and K₆[Fe₂O₅] Rb₆[Fe₂O₅] and K₆[Fe₂O₅] were obtained for the first time by annealing intimate mixtures of “Rb₆CdO₄” with CdO (molar ratio 1 : 1.1) and KO_0.48 with CdO (molar ratio 5.9 : 1) respectively in closed Fe-cylinders. Determination and refinement of the crystalstructure confirms the space group C2/m (four-circle-diffractometer data). Rb₆[Fe₂O₅]: Ag Kα , 720 out of 1220 Io(hkl), R = 9.68%, R_w = 6.09%; a = 718.9pm, b = 1183.1 pm, c = 695.4pm, β = 95.05°, Z = 2; K₆[Fe₂O₅]: MoKα , 1214 Out of 12141_o(hkl), R = 3.20070, R_w = 2.48%, a = 691.21 pm, b = 1142.78pm, c = 665.50pm, β = 93.82°, Z = 2. The binuclear unit [O₂FeOFeO₂]^6? already known to be planar with oxoferrates(II) now was observed to be angular here and closely related to Na₆[Be₂O₅].     

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.     

Quaternäre Monoborate der Alkalimetalle: Na4Li5[BO3]3

Quaternary Monoborates of Alkali Metals: Na₄Li₅[BO₃]₃ We prepared hitherto unknown Na₄Li₅[BO₃]₃ in the shape of monoclinic, colourless-transparent and prismatic single crystals [a = 1238.8(5) pm, b = 729.6(3) pm, c = 973.8(3) pm, β = 107,29(4)°, Z = 4, d_x = 2,397 g/cm³, d_pyk = 2,37 g/cm³]. The crystal structure was solved by four-circle-diffractometer [PW 1100, MoKα , R = 9,02%, R_w = 5,29%, 1221 I₀(hkl)]I₀(hkl)]. Na₄Li₅[BO₃]₃ is sensitive against atmospheric moisture; hydrolysis takes place within 60 minutes. Effective Coordination numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, and the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, are calculated and discussed.     

Neue Metalloxide mit Tetraeder-Doppel als Baugruppe: Rb6[Tl2O6] und Cs6[In2O6]

New Metal Oxides with Doubles of Tetrahedra as Building Units: Rb₆[Tl₂O₆] and Cs₆[In₂O₆] We prepared the hitherto unknown Rb₆[Tl₂O₆] and Cs₆[In₂O₆] by heating mixtures of Tl₂O₃ and RbO_0.60 (Rb:Tl = 3.5:1) as well as In₂O₃ and CsO_0.53 (Cs:In = 3.5:1) as single crystals [closed Ag-cylinder, 650°C, 14 d]. The single crystals of Rb₆[Tl₂O₆] are yellow, those of Cs₆[In₂O₆] pale yellow, all transparent and rude. The new type of structure was elucidated by 4-circle-diffractometer (PW 1100) data. Rb₆[Tl₂O₆]: P2₁/a; a = 1145,7(3), b = 713,3(1), c = 783,9(2) pm, β = 93,73° (2), Z = 2; Ag–Kα, 2100 out of 2531 I₀(hkl), R = 9,6% and R_w = 8,9%. Cs₆[In₂O₆]: P2₁/a; a = 1178,5(4), b = 730,7(2), c = 816,3(2) pm, β = 95,38° (3), Z = 2; Mo–Kα, 1584 out of 2032 I₀(hkl), R = 9,25%, and R_w = 8,44%. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.     

Das erste Oxoferrat(I): Zur Konstitution von K3[FeO2] und K3[NiO2]

The First Oxoferrate(I): On the Constitution of K₃[FeO₂] and K₃[NiO₂] Garnet-red single crystals of K₃[FeO₂] were obtained for the first time by heating intimate mixtures of K₆[CdO₄] and CdO (molar ratio 1:1.16) in closed Fe-cylinders at 450°C during 40 d. The same way of preparation via “reaction with the cylinder surface” was applied to prepare similarly coloured single crystals of K₃[NiO₂] (K₆CdO₄ in closed Ni-cylinders at 500°C during 49 d). The structure determination by four circle diffractometer data (MoKα , K₃[FeO₂]: 731 out of 731 I_o(hkl), R = 5.76%, R_w = 5.33%, K₃[NiO₂]: 755 out of 755 I_o(hkl), R = 8.70%, R_w = 4.25%) confirms the space groups P 4₁2₁2 and P 4₃2₁2, respectively. K₃[FeO₂]: a = 604.2(2) pm, c = 1 402.7(3) pm, Z = 4 K₃[NiO₂]: a = 603.6(1) pm, c = 1 405.2(2) pm, Z = 4. (powder data, standard deviations in parentheses) Essential feature of the structure are the dumb-bell-like anions [O? M? O]^3? (M = Fe, Ni). Their arrangement corresponds to a stuffed derivative of the KrF₂-type. Magnetic properties of K₃[FeO₂] were determined and cover the monovalence of Fe. MAPLE-calculations reveal the strong coincidence of monovalent VIIIb-cations.     

“Fragmentierung” und “Aggregation” bei Bleioxiden Über das Oligooxoplumbat(IV) K2Li6[Pb2O8]

“Fragmentation” and “Aggregation” on Lead Oxides. On the Oligooxoplumbate(IV) K₂Li₆[Pb₂O₈] For the first time, the dinuclear Oxoplumbate(IV) K₂Li₆[Pb₂O₈] has been prepared as transparent colourless single crystals by heating mixtures of K₂PbO₃, Li₂O, and “PbO₂” with K:Li:Pb = 1:3:1 e. g. [Ag-cylinders, sealed under vacuum in Supremax-glass ampoule, 660°C, 120 d]. The structure determination verifies the space group P1 with a = 6.9720(9), b = 5.9252(6), c = 5.9312(7) Å, α = 88.05(1)°, β = 107.94(1)°, γ = 107.30(1)°; d_x = 4.95 g · cm^?3, d_pyk = 4.91 g · cm^?3; Z = 1, [2107 symmetry independent hkl, fourcircle-diffractometer Philips PW 1100, ω—2Θ—scan, MoKα, R = 5.07%, R_w = 4.59%, absorption not considered]. The structure is characterized by the group [Pb₂O₈] — two edge connected (equatorial/apical) trigonal bipyramids — that is observed for the first time. Several ways of synthesis are given. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

Neue Alkalioxoarsenate (V) Zur Kenntnis von Rb2Li[AsO4] und Cs2Li[AsO4]

New Alkalioxoarsenates (V). On Rb₂Li[AsO₄] and Cs₂Li[AsO₄] By heating of well-grounded mixtures of the binary oxides (A₂O, Li₂O₂, and As₂O₃; A : Li : As = 2 : 1 : 1; Ni-tube, 550°C, 21 d; A = Rb, Cs) colourless single crystals of Rb₂Li[AsO₄] and Cs₂Li[AsO₄] were obtained for the first time. These new orthoarsenates(V) crystalize orthorhombic (space group C mc2₁? C, No. 36) with Z = 4. As expected they are isotypic with the according orthovanadates(V) [2] A₂Li[VO₄], A = Rb, Cs. The lattice constants of Rb₂Li[AsO₄]: a = 582.1(4) pm, b = 1171.1(7) pm, c = 792.4(5) pm and Cs₂Li[AsO₄]: a = 596.4(2) pm, b = 1223.4(2) pm, c = 819.7(3) pm were taken from Guinier-Simon powder data. The structure was determined by four-circle-diffractometer data [Siemens AED II, MoKα , 6290 I₀ (hkl), R = 3.5%, R_w = 3.2% to Rb₂Li[AsO₄]; 3518 I₀ (hkl), R = 2.8%, R_w = 2.6% to Cs₂Li[AsO₄]; parameters see text]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these calculated via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, as well as charge distribution CHARDI are calculated and discussed.     

Das erste oligomere Oxoferrat(III): K14[Fe4O13]

The First Tetraferrate(III): K₁₄[Fe₄O₁₃] For the first time K₁₄[Fe₄O₁₃] was obtained by annealing intimate mixtures of K₂O and LiFeO₂ (molar ratio 2.2:1) in closed Ni-cylinders (6 months, 610°C) in the form of yellow-brown single crystals. The structure determination (four circle diffractometer, MoKα, 3377 of 3377 I_o(hkl); R = 4,52%, R_w = 2,53%) confirms the space group P2₁/c; a = 677.9, b = 2956.2, c = 672,1 pm, β = 120.31°, Z = 2. Essential part of the structure are tetranuclear [Fe₄O₁₃]^14?-groups, oligomers consisting of four corner-sharing FeO₄-tetrahedra. Within the structure these groups are connected by two crystallographically distinct K-particles thus forming bands which are arranged according to a ?closest packing of bands”? interconnected by the rest of the K-particles. The structure is described via Schlegel-diagrams. It is isotypic with Na₁₄[Al₄O₁₃].     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von K6[Al2O6] und Rb6[Al2O6]

Preparation of Crystal Structure of K₆[Al₂O₆] and Rb₆[Al₂O₆] Colourless single crystals of K₆[Al₂O₆] have been prepared from intimate mixtures of KAlO₂ and K₂O (550°C, 90 d). The structure determination from four-circle diffractometer data (MoKα , 742 I_o(hkl), R = 2.2%, R_w = 2.1%) confirms the space group C2/m with Z = 2; a = 698.25 pm, b = 1 103.54 pm, c = 646.49 pm, β = 102.49°. Colourless single crystals of hitherto unknown Rb₆[Al₂O₆] have been prepared from intimate mixtures of RbAlO₂ and Rb₂O (520°C, 120 d). The structure determination from four-circle diffractometer data (MoKα , 1 240 I_o(hkl)) results in the residual values R = 7.2%, R_w = 4.9%; space group C2/m; a = 725.92 pm, b = 1 143.33 pm, c = 678.06 pm, β = 104.05°; Z = 2. K₆[Al₂O₆] and Rb₆[Al₂O₆] are isostructural with K₆[Fe₂O₆]. A characteristic structure unit is the anion [Al₂O₆]^6? consisting of two edge-sharing [AlO₄] tetrahedra. Effective Coordination Numbers (ECoN), Mean Fictive Ionic Radii (MEFIR), the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE) and the Charge Distribution (CHARDI) are calculated and discussed.     

Oxydation intermetallischer Phasen: K4{Na2[Tl2O6]} aus NaTl und K2O2

Oxidation of Intermetallic Phases: K₄{Na₂[Tl₂O₆]} from NaTl and K₂O₂ The hitherto unknown K₄{Na₂[Tl₂O₆]} was prepared in form of transparent, yellow single crystals from NaTl and KO_1,08 (molar ratio 1:1.3; sealed Ag-cylinder; 450°C, 30 d). The structure determination (four-circle diffractometer, MoKα, 1 280 out of 1 523 I_o(hkl), R = 5.75%, R_w = 4.58%) confirms the space group P2₁/c with a = 641.3 pm, b = 691.1 pm, c = 1188.5 pm, β = 95.69° and Z = 2. As characteristic building units of the structure there are doubles of tetrahedra of [Tl₂O₆] and [Na₂O₆]. The compound is isotypic with Cs₆[In₂O₆] and Rb₆[Tl₂O₆]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and Charge Distribution, CHARDI, are calculated.     

Über „Lithovanadate”︁: Zur Kenntnis von Rb2[LiVO4] und Cs2[LiVO4]

On ?Lithovanadates”?: Rb₂[LiVO₄] and Cs₂[LiVO₄] By heating of well ground mixtures of the binary oxides [A₂O, Li₂O, V₂O₅, A : Li: V = 2.2 : 1.1 : 1.0 (A = Rb, Cs); Ni-tube, 750° 25 d] we obtained Rb₂[LiVO₄] and Cs₂[LiVO₄] colourless, orthorhombic single crystals. We found a new type of ?Lithovanadate”?-structure: space group Cmc2₁; a = 587.9(1), b = 1170.1(1), c = 793.3(1) pm, Z = 4 (A = Rb) bzw. a = 610.5(1), b = 1222.6(3), c = 815.5(2) pm, Z = 4 (A = Cs). The structure was determined by four-circle diffractometer data [MoKα -radiation; 997 from 1157 I₀(hkl), R = 7.75%, R_w = 5.54% (A = Rb); 686 from 686 I₀(hkl), R = 6.97%, R_w = 4.20% (A = Cs)] parameters see text. The Madelung part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, have been 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.     

Oxydation intermetallischer Phasen: CsK2[AuO2] aus CsAu + K2O2

Oxidation of Intermetallic Phases CsK₂[AuO₂] from CsAu+K₂O₂ We prepared the hitherto unknown CsK₂[AuO₂] [Heating mixtures of CsAu and K₂O_2,2; 1:1; gives single crystals (Ag-cylinder, 430°C, 6d)]. The single crystals are light blue, nearly colourless, and transparent. A new type of structure is found. The single crystal data are: Pnma; a = 1256.5(5), b = 727.3(2), c = 627.9(2)pm, Z = 4; four-circle diffractometer PW 1100, MoKα;849 out of 871 I₀(hkl), R = 7.3% and R_w = 6.3%. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, is calculated.