New open framework in the structure of K3[Cu3FZn2(PO4)4]

K₃[Cu₃FZn₂(PO₄)₄] has been prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and the crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray analysis: space group C2/c, a = 37.824(8), b = 9.813(2), c = 16.679(3) Å, β = 92.70(3)°, wR₂ = 0.057, R = 0.0255. An open framework structure is built by [CuO₅] and [CuO₄F] square pyramids, [CuO₄] flattened tetrahedra, [ZnO₄] and [PO₄] tetrahedra with potassium ions in the channels.     

An arsenate with the α‐CrPO4 structure type,NaCa1–xNi3–2xAl2x(AsO4)3 (x = 0.23): crystal structure,charge‐distribution and bond‐valence‐sum analyses

Since the discovery of electrochemically active LiFePO₄, materials with tunnel and layered structures built up of transition metals and polyanions have become the subject of much research. A new quaternary arsenate, sodium calcium trinickel aluminium triarsenate, NaCa_1–x Ni_3–2x Al_2x (AsO₄)₃ (x = 0.23), was synthesized using the flux method in air at 1023 K and its crystal structure was determined from single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction (XRD) data. This material was also characterized by qualitative energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis and IR spectroscopy. The crystal structure belongs to the α‐CrPO₄ type with the space group Imma . The structure is described as a three‐dimensional framework built up of corner‐edge‐sharing NiO₆, (Ni,Al)O₆ and AsO₄ polyhedra, with channels running along the [100] and [010] directions, in which the sodium and calcium cations are located. The proposed structural model has been validated by bond‐valence‐sum (BVS) and charge‐distribution (CHARDI) tools. The sodium ionic conduction pathways in the anionic framework were investigated by means of the bond‐valence site energy (BVSE) model, which predicted that the studied material will probably be a very poor Na⁺ ion conductor (bond‐valence activation energy ∼7 eV).     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Characterization of the Copper Iron Phosphate Cu8Fe2O5(PO4)4

The system CuO‐Fe₂O₃‐P₂O₅ has been investigated by means of the solid state reaction between CuO, Fe₂O₃ and (NH₄)₂HPO₄ in quartz crucibles at 900 °C. The powder samples were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy and TG/DTA. Single crystals of a new quaternary phase Cu₈Fe₂P₄O₂₁ were achieved by cooling from the melt of the compound in a sealed, evacuated quartz ampoule. Cu₈Fe₂O₅(PO₄)₄ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/m (No 12) with a = 15.9733(8) Å, b = 5.9438(3) Å, c = 9.5530(5) Å, β = 113.76(1)°, Z = 2. The three‐dimensional framework consists of [FeO₆] octahedra, three different [CuO₅] polyhedra and [PO₄] tetrahedra. Cu₈Fe₂P₄O₂₁ exhibits an incongruently melting point at 945 °C.     

Mg7(AsO4)2(HAsO4)4: a new magnesium arsenate with a very strong hydrogen bond

A new compound, heptamagnesium bis­(arsenate) tetrakis(hydrogenarsenate), Mg₇(AsO₄)₂(HAsO₄)₄, was synthesized by a hydro­thermal method. The structure is based on a three‐dimensional framework of edge‐ and corner‐sharing MgO₆, MgO₄(OH)₂, MgO₅, AsO₃(OH) and AsO₄ polyhedra. Average Mg—O and As—O bond lengths are in the ranges 2.056–2.154 and 1.680–1.688 Å, respectively. Each of the two non‐equivalent OH groups is bonded to both an Mg and an As atom. One OH group is involved in a very short hydrogen bond [O⋯O = 2.468 (3) Å]. The formula unit is centrosymmetric, with all atoms in general positions except for one Mg atom, which has site symmetry . The compound is isotypic with Mn₇(AsO₄)₂(HAsO₄)₄ and M₇(PO₄)₂(HPO₄)₄, where M is Fe, Co or Mn.     

A three‐dimensional open‐framework zinc arsenate, (C4H12N2)2[Zn7(AsO4)6­(H2O)2]

The title compound, dipiperazinium heptazinc hexakis(arsen­ate) dihydrate, is built from vertex‐sharing AsO₄ tetrahedra, ZnO₄ tetrahedra and ZnO₅ trigonal bipyramids. The connectivity between these polyhedra give rise to an open framework with eight‐ring channels along the crystallographic [001] and [011] directions. The piperazinium cations are located within these channels.     

Crystal Chemistry of the M11+,2+–M22+,3+–(H)‐Arsenites: the First Cadmium(II) Arsenite,Na4Cd7(AsO3)6

The crystal structures among M1–M2–(H)‐arsenites (M1 = Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Rb⁺, Cs⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺, Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺; M2 = Mg²⁺, Mn^2+,3+, Fe^2+,3+, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺) are less investigated. Up to now, only the structure of Pb₃Mn(AsO₃)₂(AsO₂OH) was described. The crystal structure of hydrothermally synthesized Na₄Cd₇(AsO₃)₆ was solved from the single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction data. Its trigonal crystal structure [space group R$\bar{3}$ , a = 9.5229(13), c = 19.258(4) Å, γ = 120°, V = 1512.5(5) ų, Z = 3] represents a new structure type. The As atoms are arranged in monomeric (AsO₃)^3– units. The surroundings of the two crystallographically unique sodium atoms show trigonal antiprismatic coordination, and two mixed Cd/Na sites are remarkably unequal showing tetrahedral and octahedral coordinations. Despite the 3D connection of the AsO₃ pyramids, (Cd,Na)O_x polyhedra and NaO₆ antiprisms, a layer‐like arrangement of the Na atoms positioned in the hexagonal channels formed by CdO₄ deformed tetrahedra and AsO₃ pyramids in z = 0, 1/3, 2/3 is to be mentioned. These pseudo layers are interconnected to the 3D network by (Cd,Na)O₆ octahedra. Raman spectra confirmed the presence of isolated AsO₃ pyramids.     

The crystal structure of K2[Cu3ZnF(PO4)3], a new mixed zinc copper phosphate

The title compound has been prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and its crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction: space group P2₁/m, a = 4.8890(2), b = 14.3857(5), c = 7.9017(3) Å, β = 90.134(4)°, wR₂ = 0.123, R = 0.045. Cu²⁺ has two different coordination polyhedra: an elongated square pyramidal [CuFO₄] and square planar [CuO₄] coordination in a 2:1 ratio. Edge-sharing double-pyramids and [CuO₄] squares form zig-zag chains interconnected by [ZnO₄] and [PO₄] tetrahedra to form an open anionic framework structure whose channels are occupied by the K⁺ ions.     

Na1.72Mn3.28(AsO4)3

The single crystal of sodium manganese arsenate (1.72/3.28/12), Na_1.72Mn_3.28(AsO₄)₃, used for analysis was prepared by solid‐state reaction at 1073 K. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system in space group C2/c. The structure consists of a complex network of edge‐sharing MnO₆ octahedral chains, linked together by AsO₄ tetrahedra, forming two distinct channels, one containing Na⁺ cations and the other occupied statistically by Mn⁺ and Na⁺ cations.     

Synthesis,Structural Characterization,and Cation Transport of Tripotassium Pentabismuth Arsenate K3Bi5(AsO4)6

During the exploration of the K₂O-Bi₂O ₃ -As₂O₅ system, single crystals of a new arsenate of trivalent bismuth, K₃Bi₅(AsO₄) ₆, were isolated by solid state reaction at 600°C. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c (N°15) with a = 18.257(2) Å, b = 7.260(1) Å, c = 20.130(4) Å, β = 119.86(1)°, and Z = 4. Its structure consists of a three-dimensional framework made up of AsO₄ tetrahedra and BiO₆ and BiO₇ polyhedra sharing edges and corners, delimiting cavities wherein K⁺ ions reside. This compound exhibits a potassium ion conductivity but with rather low conductivity value.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Reactivity of Na5[CuO2](OH)2

Na₅[CuO₂](OH)₂ has been obtained as orange single crystals from mixtures of NaOH, Na₂O and Cu₂O in sealed Ag containers. The crystal structure has been refined from X‐ray diffraction data (IPDS data, Pnma, Z = 4, a = 607.4(1) pm, b = 891.2(1) pm, c = 1201.0(2) pm, R₁ = 0.03). The characteristic unit is the bent [CuO₂]^3– complex (∠(O–Cu–O) = 170°). The reactivity of Na₅[CuO₂](OH)₂ has been studied by DSC and in situ X‐ray diffraction techniques. IR spectroscopy has been used for further characterization. The Madelung Part of the Lattice Energy (MAPLE) has been calculated as well.     

On the crystal chemistry of three copper(II)-arsenates: Cu3(AsO4)2-III,Na4Cu(AsO4)2, and KCu4(AsO4)3

The three copper(II)-arsenates were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions; their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods:Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III:a=5.046(2) Å,b=5.417(2) Å,c=6.354(2) Å, =70.61(2)°, =86.52(2)°, =68.43(2)°,Z=1, space group ,R=0.035 for 1674 reflections with sin / 0.90 Å^–1.Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂:a=4.882(2) Å,b=5.870(2) Å,c=6.958(3) Å, =98.51(2)°, =90.76(2)°, =105.97(2)°,Z=1, space group ,R=0.028 for 2157 reflections with sin / 0.90 Å^–1.KCu₄(AsO₄)₃:a=12.234(5) Å,b=12.438(5) Å,c=7.307(3) Å, =118.17(2)°,Z=4, space group C2/c,R=0.029 for 1896 reflections with sin / 0.80 Å^–1.Within these three compounds the Cu atoms are square planar [4], tetragonal pyramidal [4+1], and tetragonal bipyramidal [4+2] coordinated by O atoms; an exception is the Cu(2)^[4+1] atom in Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III: the coordination polyhedron is a representative for the transition from a tetragonal pyramid towards a trigonal bipyramid. In KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ the Cu(1)^[4]O₄ square and the As(1)O₄ tetrahedron share a common O—O edge of 2.428(5) Å, resulting in distortions of both the CuO₄ square and the AsO₄ tetrahedron. The two Na atoms in Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂ are [6] coordinated, the K atom in KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ is [8] coordinated by O atoms.Die drei Kupfer(II)-Arsenate wurden unter Hydrothermalbedingungen gezüchtet und ihre Kristallstrukturen mittels Einkristall-Röntgenbeugungsmethoden ermittelt:Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III:a = 5.046(2) Å,b = 5.417(2) Å,c = 6.354(2) Å, = 70.61 (2)°, = 86.52(2)°, = 68.43(2)°,Z = 1, Raumgruppe ,R = 0.035 für 1674 Reflexe mit sin / 0.90 Å^–1.Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂:a = 4.882(2) Å,b = 5.870(2) Å,c = 6.958(3) Å, = 98.51(2)°, = 90.76(2)°, = 105.97(2)°,Z = 1, Raumgruppe ,R = 0.028 für 2157 Reflexe mit sin / 0.90 Å^–1.KCu₄(AsO₄)₃:a = 12.234(5) Å,b = 12.438(5) Å,c = 7.307(3) Å, = 118.17(2)°,Z = 4, Raumgruppe C2/c,R = 0.029 für 1896 Reflexe mit sin / 0.80 Å^–1.Die Cu-Atome in diesen drei Verbindungen sind durch O-Atome quadratisch planar [4], tetragonal pyramidal [4 + 1] und tetragonal dipyramidal [4 + 2]-koordiniert; eine Ausnahme ist das Cu(2)^{[4 + 1]}-Atom in Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III: Das Koordinationspolyeder stellt einen Vertreter des Übergangs von einer tetragonalen Pyramide zu einer trigonalen Dipyramide dar. In KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ haben das Cu(1)^[4]O₄-Quadrat und das As(1)O₄-Tetraeder eine gemeinsame O—O-Kante von 2.428(5) Å, was eine Verzerrung der beiden Koordinationsfiguren CuO₄-Quadrat und AsO₄-Tetraeder bedingt. Die zwei Na-Atome in Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₃ sind durch O-Atome [6]-koordiniert, das K-Atom in KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ ist [8]-koordiniert.

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Zur Kristallchemie dreier Kupfer (II)-Arsenate: Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III, Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂ und KCu₄(AsO₄)₃

     

Einkristalle von La[AsO4] im Monazit‐ und Sm[AsO4] im Xenotim‐Typ

Single Crystals of La[AsO₄] with Monazite‐ and Sm[AsO₄] with Xenotime‐Type Structure Brick‐shaped, transparent single crystals of colourless monazite‐type La[AsO₄] (monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 676.15(4), b = 721.03(4), c = 700.56(4) pm, β =104.507(4)°, Z = 4) and pale yellow xenotime‐type Sm[AsO₄] (tetragonal, I4₁/amd, a = 718.57(4), c = 639.06(4) pm, Z = 4) emerge as by‐products from alkali and rare‐earth metal chloride fluxes whenever the synthesis of lanthanide(III) oxoarsenate(III) derivatives from admixtures of the corresponding sesquioxides in sealed, evacuated silica ampoules is accompanied by air intrusion and subsequent oxidation. Nine oxygen atoms from seven discrete [AsO₄]^3? tetrahedra recruit the rather irregular coordination sphere of La³⁺ (d(La³⁺?O^2?) = 248 – 266 pm plus 291 pm) and even a tenth ligand could be considered at a distance of 332 pm. The trigonal dodecahedral figure of coordination consisting of eight oxygen atoms at distances of 236 and 248 pm (4× each) about Sm³⁺ is provided by only six isolated tetrahedral [AsO₄]^3? units. Alternating trans‐edge condensation of the latter with the [LaO₉₊₁] polyhedra of monazite‐type La[AsO₄] and the [SmO₈] polyhedra of xenotime‐type Sm[AsO₄] constitutes the main structural chain features along [100] or [001], respectively. The bond distances and angles of the complex [AsO₄]^3? anions range within common intervals (d(As⁵⁺?O^2?) = 167 – 169 pm, ?(O–As–O) = 100 – 116°) for both lanthanide(III) oxoarsenates(V) presented here.     

Hydrothermalsynthese und Kristallstruktur des Diarsenates PbCuAs2O7

The monoclinic compound PbCuAs₂O₇ [a=5.553 (1),b=8.404 (1),c=13.011 (2) Å, =91.61 (2)° space group P2₁/n-C _2h ⁵ ;Z=4] was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The structure was solved by direct methods and was refined to anR value of 3.6%. The Pb atom is irregularly eight coordinated by O atoms, and the Cu atom tetragonal pyramidal [4+1] coordinated by O atoms. Each two AsO₄ tetrahedra share a common O atom corner building up As₂O₇ groups. These groups are connected with the CuO₄ polyhedra to sheets parallel (101). These sheets are combined by the PbO₈ polyhedra to a framework.

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Synthesis, crystal structure, infrared and Raman spectra of Sr4Cu3(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)4·3H2O and Ba2Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)3

The two new compounds, Sr₄Cu₃(AsO₄)₂(AsO₃OH)₄·3H₂O (1) and Ba₂Cu₄(AsO₄)₂(AsO₃OH)₃(2), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. They represent previously unknown structure types and are the first compounds synthesized in the systems SrO/BaO-CuO-As₂O₅-H₂O. Their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction [space group C2/c, a=18.536(4) Å, b=5.179(1) Å, c=24.898(5) Å, β=93.67(3)°, V=2344.0(8) Å³, Z=4 for 1; space group P4₂/n, a=7.775(1) Å, c=13.698(3) Å, V=828.1(2) Å³, Z=2 for 2]. The crystal structure of 1 is related to a group of compounds formed by Cu²⁺-(XO₄)³⁻ layers (X=P⁵⁺, As⁵⁺) linked by M cations (M=alkali, alkaline earth, Pb²⁺, or Ag⁺) and partly by hydrogen bonds. In 1, worth mentioning is the very short hydrogen bond length, D···A=2.477(3) Å. It is one of the examples of extremely short hydrogen bonds, where the donor and acceptor are crystallographically different. Compound 2 represents a layered structure consisting of Cu₂O₈ centrosymmetric dimers crosslinked by As1φ₄ tetrahedra, where φ is O or OH, which are interconnected by Ba, As2 and hydrogen bonds to form a three-dimensional network. The layers are formed by Cu₂O₈ centrosymmetric dimers of CuO₅ edge-sharing polyhedra, crosslinked by As1O₄ tetrahedra. Vibrational spectra (FTIR and Raman) of both compounds are described. The spectroscopic manifestation of the very short hydrogen bond in 1, and ABC-like spectra in 2 were discussed.     

Hydrothermal syntheses,crystal structures and thermal stability of two divalent metal phosphonates with a layered and a 3D structure

Two new divalent metal phosphonates, [Cu₂{CH₃C(OH)(PO₃)₂}(H₂O)₂]?·?0.5H₂O (1) and [NH₃CH₂CH₂NH₃][Zn₃{CH₃C(OH)(PO₃)₂}₂(H₂O)]?·?H₂O (2), have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction as well as with infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. The structure of 1 comprises [Cu₃(hedp)₂]^2? layers connected by [CuO₄] units to form a 3D open-framework structure with a one-dimensional channel system along the b axis. In 2, the connections of alternately arranged [ZnO₄] tetrahedra, [ZnO₆] octahedra and [CPO₃] tetrahedra via vertex-sharing result in a 2D layered structure. The protonated ethylenediamine cations and water molecules are located between adjacent layers.     

Co0.50VOPO4·2H2O

The crystal structure of cobalt vanadophosphate dihydrate {systematic name: poly[diaqua‐μ‐oxido‐μ‐phosphato‐hemicobalt(II)vanadium(II)]}, Co_0.50VOPO₄·2H₂O, shows a three‐dimensional framework assembled from VO₅ square pyramids, PO₄ tetrahedra and Co[O₂(H₂O)₄] octahedra. The Co^II ions have local 4/m symmetry, with the equatorial water molecules in the mirror plane, while the V and apical O atom of the vanadyl group are located on the fourfold rotation axis and the P atoms reside on sites. The PO₄ tetrahedra connect the VO₅ polyhedra to form a planar P–V–O layer. The [Co(H₂O)₄]²⁺ cations link adjacent P–V–O layers via vanadyl O atoms to generate an unprecedented three‐dimensional open framework. Powder diffraction measurements reveal that the framework collapses on removal of the water molecules.     

The compound Tl4Cu4(P2O7)3, a new three-dimensional structure with interconnected tunnels

Tl₄Cu₄(P₂O₇)₃ has the following crystallographic features: orthorhombic space group Pcca with a=20.171(2), b=10.558(1), c=9.676(1) Å and Z=4. A total of 1303 reflections with I>2(I) were used for structure solution and refinements. The agreement factors R₁ and WR² converged to 0.040 and 0.093, respectively. GOF=1.103. Tl₄Cu₄(P₂O₇)₃ presents a three-dimensional structure, its anionic framework consists of corner sharing CuO₅ polyhedra and P₂O₇ groups delimiting several types of interconnected tunnels wherein the thallium cations reside.     

Structure and 31P NMR spectroscopy of a new phosphate,Na8Ca1.5Mg12.5(PO4)12

A new phosphate, sodium calcium magnesium tetrakis(phosphate), Na₈Ca_1.5Mg_12.5(PO₄)₁₂, has been synthesized by a flux method. Its novel structure consists of MgO_x (x = 5 and 6) polyhedra and MO₇ (M = Mg or Na) octahedra linked directly through common corners or edges to form a rigid three‐dimensional skeleton, reinforced by corner‐sharing between identical Mg₁₂MO₄₈ units. The connection of these units by the PO₄ tetrahedra induces cavities and crossing tunnels where the Na⁺ and Ca²⁺ cations are located. This structural model was supported by a ³¹P NMR spectroscopy study which confirmed the existence of 12 crystallographically independent sites for the P atoms.     

Octa­hedral–tetra­hedral framework structures of InAsO4·H2O and PbIn(AsO4)(AsO3OH)

Indium arsenate(V) monohydrate, InAsO₄·H₂O, (I), crystallizes in the structure type of MnMoO₄·H₂O. The structure is built of In₂O₈(H₂O)₂ dimers (mean In—O = 2.150 Å) corner‐linked to slightly distorted AsO₄ tetra­hedra (mean As—O = 1.686 Å). The linkage results in a three‐dimensional framework, with small voids into which the apical water ligand of the InO₅(H₂O) octa­hedron points. The hydrogen bonds in (I) are of medium strength. Lead(II) indium arsenate(V) hydrogen arsenate(V), PbIn(AsO₄)(AsO₃OH), (II), represents the first reported lead indium arsenate. It is characterized by a framework structure of InO₆ octa­hedra corner‐linked to AsO₄ and AsO₃OH tetra­hedra. The resulting voids are occupied by Pb₂O₁₀(OH)₂ dimers built of two edge‐sharing highly distorted PbO₆(OH) polyhedra (mean Pb—O = 2.623 Å). The compound is isotypic with PbFe^III(AsO₄)(AsO₃OH). The average In—O bond length in (II) is 2.157 Å. In both arsenates, all atoms are in general positions.     

Sodium scandium arsenate,Na3Sc2(AsO4)3

Nasicon-type trisodium discandium tris­(arsenate), Na₃Sc₂(AsO₄)₃, contains a polyhedral network of vertex-sharing octahedral ScO₆ and tetrahedral AsO₄ units [d_av(Sc—O) = 2.089 (2) Å and d_av(As—O) = 1.672 (2) Å] encapsulating two types of Na⁺ species. The sodium site occupancies are similar to those of the equivalent species in β-Na₃Sc₂(PO₄)₃.