The NaDyBr4 complex; its molecular structure and thermodynamic properties

The molecular geometry, vibrational frequencies, relative stabilities, and some thermodynamic properties of different isomers of the NaDyBr₄ complex were determined by computation. We investigated, to our knowledge for the first time for such a complex, the possible effect of the partially filled 4f orbitals on the molecular properties of an MLnX₄ complex by using a “small core” effective core potential of the Stuttgart group. The tridentate complex, with three Na–Br bridges, was found to be the ground-state structure with the bidentate one only about 4–6 kJ/mol higher in energy. The relative abundance of these isomers changes with temperature and at the high-temperature conditions of a metal halide lamp the bidentate isomer is the more abundant isomer.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, spectrum properties, and electronic structure of a novel non-centrosymmetric borate, BiCd3(AlO)3(BO3)4

A novel non-centrosymmetric borate, BiCd₃(AlO)₃(BO₃)₄, has been prepared by solid state reaction methods below 750 °C. Single-crystal XRD analysis showed that it crystallizes in the hexagonal group P6₃ with a=10.3919(15) Å, c=5.7215(11) Å, Z=2. In its structure, AlO₆ octahedra share edges to form 1D chains that are bridged by BO₃ groups through sharing O atoms to form the 3D framework. The 3D framework affords two kinds of channels that are occupied by Bi³⁺/Cd²⁺ atoms only or by Bi³⁺/Cd²⁺ atoms together with BO₃ groups. The IR spectrum further confirmed the presence of BO₃ groups. Second-harmonic-generation measurements displayed a response of about 0.5×KDP (KH₂PO₄). UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrum showed a band gap of about 3.19 eV. Solid-state fluorescence spectrum exhibited the maximum emission peak at around 390.6 nm. Band structure calculations indicated that it is an indirect semiconductor.     

一个新的双核锌配合物Zn2(dhaash)2(py)4的合成及晶体结构

The crystal of binuclear zinc complex Zn₂(dhaash)₂(py)₄ was obtained in DMF and pyridine, where H₂dhaash is 2,4-dihydroxy-5-acetylacetophenone-N-salicylhydrazone. It has been characterized by IR, UV, element analysis and X-ray single crystal diffraction. The crystallographic data were as follows: monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, a=1.108 98(11) nm, b=1.640 84(16) nm, c=1.445 14(14) nm, β=108.617(2)°, Z=2, V=2.492 1(4) nm³, D_c=1.466 g·cm^-3, M_r=1 099.74, μ=1.031 mm^-1, F(000)=1 136 and the final R=0.044 8 and wR=0.105 8 for 4 143 observed reflections with I≥2σ(I), respectively. The X-ray crystal structure analysis revealed that, in the centrosymmetric binuclear complex molecule, two zinc(Ⅱ) centers are linked by two oxygen atoms (O(3) and O(3A)), respectively. Zn(1)…Zn(1A) distance is 0.314 81(6) nm, O(3)…O(3A) distance is 0.270 4(2) nm. Every zinc(Ⅱ) ion has an elongated octahedral coordination. For example, the two pyridine nitrogen atoms, one oxygen atom and one nitrogen atom from salicylhydrazone, one oxygen atom from 2,4-dihydroxy-5-acetylacetophenone in one dhaash^2- ligand and one oxygen atom from 2,4-dihydroxy-5-acetylacetophenone in another dhaash^2- ligand coordinated to zinc(Ⅱ) ion, respectively. Two zinc(Ⅱ) ions and all the 72 non-hydrogen atoms in the two dhaash^2- ligands are in the same plane. CCDC: 261929.     

一维双核锌配合物[Zn2(SHSH)2(2-Me-py)2]的合成、晶体结构及理论研究

The crystal of one-dimensional binuclear zinc complex [Zn₂(SHSH)₂(2-Me-py)₂] was obtained in DMF and 2-methylpyridine, where SHSH is salicylaldehyde salicylhydrazone. It has been characterized by IR, UV, element analysis and X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystallographic data were as follows: monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, a=1.144 49 nm, b=1.206 69 nm, c=1.379 39 nm, β=97.039°, Z=2, V=1.890 6 nm³, M_r=825.47, D_c=1.450 g·cm^-3, μ=1.324 mm-1, F(000)=848 and the final R=0.033 6 and wR=0.094 7 for 3 752 observed reflections with I≥2σ(I). The theoretical investigation of title complex as a structure unit was carried out at B3LYP/6-31G and HF/6-31G levels with Guassian 03W program, and the atomic charges, natural bond orbital analysis and bond energies were also discussed. CCDC: 260920.     

Synthesis, structural characterization and optical properties of a new cesium aluminum borate, Cs2Al2B2O7

A new borate, Cs₂Al₂B₂O₇, was synthesized by solid-state reaction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a=6.719(1) Å, b=7.121(1) Å, c=9.626(3) Å, β=115.3(1)°, and Z=2. In the structure, two AlO₄ tetrahedra and two BO₃ planar triangles are connected alternately by corner-sharing to from nearly planar [Al₂B₂O₁₀] rings, which are further linked via common O1 atom to generate layers in the bc plane. These layers then share the O3 atoms lying on a center of inversion to form a three-dimensional framework with Cs atoms residing in the channels. The IR spectrum confirms the presence of both BO₃ and AlO₄ groups and the UV-vis-IR diffuse reflectance spectrum indicates a band gap of about 4.13(2) eV.     

簇合物(p-H2)N-HCCCN的结构和能量

采用两体作用势模型和遗传算法对簇合物（p-H₂）_N-HCCCN的极小能量结构和能量进行了理论研究.结果表明,20 个para-H₂分子形成HCCCN周围的第一个溶剂层,第一个溶剂层包含三个溶剂环,每个溶剂环都有6 个para-H₂分子,第19和20个para-H₂分子分别聚集在HCCCN分子的N、H原子末端. 进一步计算了（p-H₂）_N-HCCCN的化学势,发现化学势随para-H₂分子个数的增加呈震荡变化.     

Ba2In2O4(OH)2: Proton sites, disorder and vibrational properties

The structure of Ba₂In₂O₄(OH)₂ is analysed by the explicit full optimization of a large number of possible proton arrangements using periodic density functional theory. It is shown that the experimental assignments in which protons appear to be located at high symmetry positions with unphysical bond lengths do not correspond to minima on the potential energy hypersurface. The apparent sites are averages of a number of possible proton locations involving a set of possible local structural environments in which the internuclear separations are more realistic. Such problems with structural refinements are common where profile refinement programs place the atoms at the average position due to dynamic and/or static disorder. Thus while the calculations support a previous neutron diffraction analysis of the structure in that the average structure contains two different proton sites, they also reveal substantial information about the local environments of the protons. In all optimizations, the protons moved from the average positions suggested in the neutron diffraction study with calculated O–H and OHO distances consistent with those observed in other oxides. The energies of different proton distributions vary significantly so the protons are not randomly distributed. We also present an analysis of the vibrational properties of the O–H bonds. Since the strength of the hydrogen bonds is closely related to the local structural environments of the protons, a range of vibrational frequencies is obtained providing a prediction of the vibrational spectra. In O–HO linkages, O–H stretching modes soften with increasing HO hydrogen bond strength, while the in-plane and out-of-plane bending or libration modes stiffen. Together, our results show how modern theoretical methods can provide a clearer understanding of the structure and dynamics of a complex inorganic material.     

Synthesis and Structure of a Neutral Trimetallic Biicosahedral Cluster, (Ph3P)10Au11Ag12Pt2Cl7. A Comparative Study of Molecular and Crystal Structures of Vertex-Sharing Biicosahedral Mixed-Metal Nanoclusters

The synthesis and structure of a new, neutral Au–Ag–Pt vertex-sharing biicosahedral cluster, [(Ph₃P)₁₀Au₁₁Ag₁₂Pt₂Cl₇] (3), is reported. The title cluster was synthesized via a new synthetic strategy based on preformed clusters. The title cluster crystallizes in a monoclinic unit cell of P2₁/m space-group symmetry with lattice parameters a=16.553(14) Å, b=25.130(7) Å, c=29.633(13) Å, =103.03(5); V=12009.3 ų and Z=2. The structure was refined to R₁=7.7% and R₂=9.2% for 3585 independent reflections (242°) with I>3. The metal core of the title structure can be described as two Pt-centered Au₆Ag₆ icosahedra sharing a common Au atom. The four metal pentagons adopt the staggered–eclipsed–staggered (ses) configuration, or, the R(0) rotamer. The ten triphenylphosphine ligands coordinate to the ten peripheral (surface) Au atoms in a radial fashion. There are five doubly-bridging chloride ligands connecting two Ag₅ pentagons and two more chloride ligands coordinating terminally to two apical Ag atoms. The title cluster completes the series of Au-shared biicosahedral clusters with 0, 1, and 2 Pt atom(s) occupying the two icosahedral centers, as exemplified by [(p-Tol₃P)₁₀Au₁₃Ag₁₂Cl₇]²⁺ (1), [(Ph₃P)₁₀Au₁₂Ag₁₂PtCl₇]⁺ (2), and the title cluster [(Ph₃P)₁₀Au₁₁Ag₁₂Pt₂Cl₇] (3), respectively. The structure of the title cluster satisfies the site preference rules established for mixed-metal vertex-sharing polyicosahedral nanoclusters. The molecular structural invariance and the ubiquity of the P2₁/m space group for the crystal structures of the biicosahedral cluster series with Ph₃P as phosphine ligands and conforming to the R(0) rotameric metal configuration are discussed. Furthermore, endo- and exo-icosahedral chemistries, and rotamerism and roulettamerism of an extensive series of vertex-sharing biicosahedral nanoclusters, as well as their bonding implications, are described via a comparative study.     

DFT study on the preactivation reaction of a palladium catalyst precursor in phosphine-free Heck reactions

Abstract  The mechanism of the preactivation process of trans-dichlorobis(diethanolamine-N)palladium(II) complex is investigated using density functional theory. The role of diethanolamine (a solvent for the reaction in the absence of a strong base) and acetonitrile (solvent for the reaction in the presence of a strong base) is analyzed by using a discrete model. The Onsager model is applied to assess the effect of the bulk medium. Both models show that diethanolamine activates the complex and thus is a better suited solvent for the Heck reactions of the investigated complex. Graphical abstract        

Correlation between thermodynamic properties and coordination states of aqueous bivalent transition metal sulfates

The osmotic coefficients for CoSO₄, NiSO₄, CuSO₄, MnSO₄, and ZnSO₄ have been found to be approximately the same up to very highest concentrations, while they are significantly higher for MgSO₄. Negligible changes in the visible spectra of CoSO₄ and NiSO₄ induced by increasing concentration indicate little, if any, coordination of the sulfate anion, while the UV spectral effects indicate outer-sphere association. More distinct spectral effects are observed for CuSO₄. However, the free sulfate anion concentration is found to be the same in equimolal solutions of CoSO₄, NiSO₄, and ZnSO₄, and probably also in CuSO₄, while it is higher in the solutions of MgSO₄. The conclusion is drawn that the four isopiestic transition metal sulfates at any given molality are in corresponding coordination states. The general problem of correlation between thermodynamic properties of solutions and the coordination states of the dissolved salts is discussed.     

Structural and electronic properties of CenO2n (n = 1-5) nanoparticles: A computational study

Understanding the electronic structures and properties of different size CeO₂ nanoparticles is very important for further application in the field of catalysis used in several promising materials. In this study, we have elucidated the electronic analyses of (CeO₂)_n (n = 1-5) nanoparticles through first-principle density-functional theory approach. All structures with the global minimal energies are obtained by fire algorithm combining simulated annealing method and then are further re-optimized by DMol³ program with double numerical atomic basis sets. Two useful analyzed methods (Fukui function and electronic density of state) are calculated to explain the chemical reactivity of different sites for (CeO₂)_n (n = 1-5) nanoparticles.     

Theoretical investigation on structures and isomerizations of the aluminum chlorogermylenoid H2GeClAlCl2

The aluminum chlorogermylenoid H₂GeClAlCl₂ was studied for the first time by using the DFT B3LYP and QCISD methods in gas phase and in C₆H₁₂, THF, DMSO, and H₂O solvents. The theoretical calculations predicted that H₂GeClAlCl₂ has three equilibrium configurations, in which the p-complex is the lowest in energy and is the most stable structure. The isomerization reactions among the three complexes have been investigated. The p-complex is suggested to be the predominant form of H₂GeClAlCl₂ in the gas phase and in solutions thermodynamically and kinetically.     

Synthesis, structure and properties of a new Zintl phase: SrLiSb

A new ternary antimonide SrLiSb has been synthesized and characterized using single-crystal X-ray studies. It is found to crystallize in the anti-PbCl₂ structure type with orthorhombic cell (centrosymmetric S.G., Pnma; , , ) and is isostructural to its calcium analogue (CaLiSb). However, BaLiSb has been reported to crystallize in the hexagonal space group P6₃/mmc. As in the Ca and Ba analogues, antimony is present as isolated Sb³⁻ ions making SrLiSb electron precise and hence is expected to behave as a classical Zintl compound. The magnetic susceptibility measurements show the diamagnetic nature and the conductivity is temperature independent, both verifying the classical Zintl nature of SrLiSb.     

Reactions of Cinnoline, Cinnoline N-Oxides, and Their Chloro Derivatives with Alkylamines: the First Case of Nucleophilic Substitution of Hydrogen in the Cinnoline Series

In contrast to cinnoline and cinnoline N₍₁₎-oxide, cinnoline N₍₂₎-oxide reacts with primary and secondary amines on prolonged heating or in the presence of oxidants to give 3-alkylaminocinnolines.     

稀土脯氨酸配合物[RE2(L-Pro)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6的标准生成焓测定

合成了两种稀土高氯酸盐与L 脯氨酸配合物的晶体.经热重、差热、化学分析及对比有关文献,知其组成是[Pr2(L Pro)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6和[Er2(L Pro)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6,质量分数为99.24％和98.20％.选用RE(NO3)3•6H2O(RE=Pr,Er)、L Pro、NaClO4•H2O和NaNO3作辅助物,使用具有恒温环境的反应热量计,以2 mol•L－1 HCl作溶剂,分别测定了[2RE(NO3)3•6H2O＋6L Pro＋6NaClO4•H2O]和{[RE2(L PrO)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6＋6NaNO3}在298.15 K时的溶解热.设计一热化学循环求得化学反应的反应焓ΔrHm分别是：63.904 kJ•mol－1和91.017 kJ•mol－1,经计算得配合物[RE2(L Pro)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6(s)在298.15 K时的标准生成焓ΔfHm(298.15 K)分别是－6 594.78 kJ•mol－1和－6 532.87 kJ•mol－1.     

Synthesis and structural study of a new NASICON-type solid solution: Li1−xLax/3Zr2(PO4)3

A new complete solid solution of NASICON-type compounds between LiZr₂(PO₄)₃ and La_1/3Zr₂(PO₄)₃ was evidenced with the general formula Li_1−xLa_x/3Zr₂(PO₄)₃ (0?x?1). These phases were synthesized by a complex polymerizable method and structurally characterized from Rietveld treatment of their X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data. This solid solution results from the substitution mechanism Li⁺→1/3La³⁺+2/3□ leading to an increase of the vacancies number correlated to an increase of the La content. According to this substitution mechanism, the general formula can then be written Li_1−xLa_x/3□_2x/3Zr₂(PO₄)₃ (0?x?1) in order to underline the correlation between the La content and the vacancies rate. For all the compounds, the structure is clearly related to that of the NASICON family with three crystallographic domains evidenced. For 0?x?0.5, all the members adopt at high temperature the typical NASICON-type structure (s.g. R3¯c), while at lower temperature, their structure distorts to a triclinic form (s.g. C 1¯), as observed for LiZr₂(PO₄)₃ prepared above 1100 °C. Moreover, in this domain, the reversible transition is clearly soft and the transition temperature strongly depends of the x value. For 0.6?x?0.9, the compounds crystallize in a rhombohedral cell (s.g. R3¯), while for x=1, the phase La_1/3Zr₂(PO₄)₃ is obtained (s.g. P3¯, Z=6, a=8.7378(2) Å, c=23.2156(7) Å).This paper is devoted to the structure analysis of the series Li_1−xLa_x/3Zr₂(PO₄)₃ (0?x?1), from X-ray and neutron powder thermo diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies.     

Multianvil high-pressure/high-temperature preparation, crystal structure, and properties of the new oxoborates Dy4B6O14(OH)2 and Ho4B6O14(OH)2

This paper reports about two new hydrogen-containing rare-earth oxoborates RE₄B₆O₁₄(OH)₂ (RE=Dy, Ho) synthesized under high-pressure/high-temperature conditions from the corresponding rare-earth oxides, boron oxide, and water using a Walker-type multianvil equipment at 8 GPa and 880 °C. The single crystal structure determination of Dy₄B₆O₁₄(OH)₂ showed: Pbcn, a=1292.7(2), b=437.1(2), , Z=2, R1=0.0190, and wR2=0.0349 (all data). The isotypic holmium species revealed: Pbcn, a=1292.8(2), b=436.2(2), , Z=2, R1=0.0206, and wR2=0.0406 (all data). The compounds exhibit a new type of structure, which is built up from layers of condensed BO₄-tetrahedra. Between the layers, the rare-earth cations are coordinated by 7+2 oxygen atoms. Furthermore, we report about temperature-resolved in situ powder diffraction measurements, DTA/TG, and IR-spectroscopic investigations into RE₄B₆O₁₄(OH)₂ (RE=Dy, Ho).     

新型配合物Mn2Hg4(SCN)12的合成与晶体结构分析

A new inorganic coordination compound Mn₂Hg₄(SCN)₁₂ was synthesized. The grown crystals were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopic analysis and powder crystal X-ray diffraction in detail. The crystal structure of Mn₂Hg₄(SCN)₁₂ was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It belongs to monoclinic system, P2₁/c space group. The cell dimensions are: a=1.171 6 nm, b=1.431 05 nm, c=2.105 1 nm, β=100.738°, and Z=4. In the structure of it, half of Mn²⁺ cations have five-coordinate number, and other half of Mn²⁺ cations have six-coordinate number; 3/4 of Hg²⁺ cations are coordinated by four SCN^-, 1/4 of Hg²⁺ cations are coordinated by three SCN^- and one NCS^-, all the coordination geometry of Hg²⁺ show slightly distorted tetrahedrons. CCDC: 244939.     

Prediction of the transport properties of a polyatomic gas

An ab initio molecular potential model is employed in this paper to show its excellent predictability for the transport properties of a polyatomic gas from molecular dynamics simulations. A quantum mechanical treatment of molecular vibrational energies is included in the Green and Kubo integral formulas for the calculation of the thermal conductivity by the Metropolis Monte Carlo method. Using CO₂ gas as an example, the fluid transport properties in the temperature range of 300–1000 K are calculated without using any experimental data. The accuracy of the calculated transport properties is significantly improved by the present model, especially for the thermal conductivity. The average deviations of the calculated results from the experimental data for self-diffusion coefficient, shear viscosity, thermal conductivity are, respectively, 2.32%, 0.71% and 2.30%.     

Die Kristallstruktur von Cu7(OH)6(TeO3)2(SO4)2

The crystal structure of the new phase Cu₇(OH)₆(TeO₃)₂(SO₄)₂ [a=7.389 (1),b=7.638 (1),c=7.662 (2) Å, =75.17 (1), =75.90 (1), =84.19 (1)°;Z=1] was determined by direct methods andFourier summations from X-ray intensities, and was refined in space group P -C _i ¹ toR=0.039. As usual, the Cu(II) atoms are coordinated to four O atoms forming approximately a square with average Cu-O=1.96 (3) Å; one or two more distant O neighbours complete the coordination. The shape of the TeO₃ group is a rather clear-cut trigonal pyramid. A disorder was found for the SO₄ tetrahedra. The compound was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions [500 (10) K, saturation vapour pressure].

Herrn Prof. Dr.K. Komarek zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet.