Na9[FeO3][FeO4] ein gemischtvalentes Oxoferrat(II,III) mit isolierten [FeO3]4— — und [FeO4]5— ‐Anionen

Na₉[FeO₃][FeO₄]a Mixed Valent Oxoferrat(II, III) with Isolated [FeO₃]^4— — and [FeO₄]^5— Anions Na₉[FeO₃][FeO₄] has been formed and obtained from a redox reaction between CdO and iron metal (reaction container) and Na₂O in the presence of NaOH at 450 °C as orange‐red transparent single crystals. The crystal structure determination (IPDS data: Pca2₁, a = 956.2(2) pm, b = 999.1(2) pm, c = 1032.3(2) pm, Z = 4, R_all = 0.0455) reveals the presence of isolated complex anions, [FeO₃]^4— and [FeO₄]^5—.     

Crystal Structure and Raman Spectroscopic Study of K5[CuO2][CO3]

Air and moisture sensitive K₅[CuO₂][CO₃] was prepared via the azide/nitrate route from stoichiometric mixtures of the precursors CuO, KN₃, KNO₃ and K₂CO₃. According to the single‐crystal X‐ray analysis of the crystal structure [P4/nbm, Z = 2, a = 7.4067(5), c = 8.8764(8) Å, R₁ = 0.053, 433 independent reflections] K₅[CuO₂][CO₃] represents an ordered superstructure of Na₅[NiO₂][CO₃]. The structure contains isolated [CuO₂]^3– dumbbells and CO₃^2– anions, with the latter not connected to the transition element. Raman spectroscopic measurements confirm the presence of CO₃^2– in the structure.     

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.     

Reactivity,Syntheses, and Crystal Structures of Na5[MO2][X] with M = Co+, Ni+, Cu+; X = CO32—, SO42—, SO32—, S2—, and Na25[CuO2]5[SO4]4[S]

Na₅[CuO₂][CO₃], Na₅[CuO₂][SO₃], Na₅[CuO₂][S], and Na₅[CuO₂][SO₄] were obtained as single crystals and powders from reactions of Na₂O, Cu₂O, and Na₂X with X = CO₃^2—, SO₃^2—, S^2—, and SO₄^2—, respectively. A redox reaction between CdO and Co metal occurs in the presence of Na₂O and Na₂X, yielding Na₅[CoO₂][X] with X = CO₃^2— and S^2—. From a mixture of Na₂SO₄, CdO and Na₂O in Ni‐containers we observed the formation of Na₅[NiO₂][S] single crystals. Single crystals of Na₂₅[CuO₂]₅[SO₄]₄[S] can be grown by annealing Na₅[CuO₂][SO₃] at 600 °C, leading to the decomposition of SO₃^2—, yielding SO₄^2— and S^2— at 550 °C. The structures have been determined from single crystal data and powder data. All structures contain the isolated complex [MO₂]^3— in a dumb‐bell like arrangement. The main feature of these compounds is that the anions SO₄^2—, SO₃^2—, CO₃^2— and S^2— are not connected to the transition metal. The formation of Na₅[CuO₂][X] (X = S^2—, SO₄^2—, SO₃^2—, CO₃^2—) has been studied by thermal analysis and in situ X‐ray diffraction techniques. Infrared spectra confirm the presence of SO₄^2—, SO₃^2—, and CO₃^2—, respectively, in the structures.     

Magnetic and Spectroscopic Properties of the Linear Complex [NiO2]2– in K2[NiO2] and Rb2[NiO2]

IR and VIS spectra of Rb₂[NiO₂] have been recorded between 25–20000 cm^–1. The d‐d transitions can be assigned on the basis of a ligand field calculation for the linear [NiO₂]^2– complex with a ³π_g ground state. Furthermore the parameter set for the proposed assignment has been used to calculate the magnetic properties of these anions in excellent agreement with the measured susceptibility data of the isotypic compound, K₂[NiO₂].     

Ein Natrium‐Oxocobaltat(II)‐Sulfat: Na8[CoO3][SO4]2

A Sodium Oxocobaltate(II) Sulfate: Na₈[CoO₃][SO₄]₂ Na₈[CoO₃][SO₄]₂ has been obtained from a redox reaction between cobalt metal and CdO in the presence of Na₂SO₄ and Na₂O at 550 °C (15 d) as red single crystals. The structure has been determined from single crystal data (IPDS‐data, T = 170 K, Cmcm, Z = 4, a = 806.88(9) pm, b = 2232.1(3) pm, c = 705.97(9) pm, R_all = 0.047). Magnetic properties and spectroscopic investigations are reported and discussed within the Angular‐Overlap‐Model.     

Zur solvensfreien Darstellung von Tetramethylammoniumsalzen: Synthese und Charakterisierung von [N(CH3)4]2[C2O4], [N(CH3)4][CO3(CH3)], [N(CH3)4][NO2], [N(CH3)4][CO2H] und [N(CH3)4][O2C(CH2)2CO2(CH3)]

Solvent-free Synthesis of Tetramethylammonium Salts: Synthesis and Characterization of [N(CH₃)₄]₂[C₂O₄], [N(CH₃)₄][CO₃CH₃], [N(CH₃)₄][NO₂], [N(CH₃)₄][CO₂H], and [N(CH₃)₄][O₂C(CH₂)₂CO₂CH₃] A general procedure to synthesize tetramethylammonium salts is presented. Several tetramethylammonium salts were prepared in a crystalline state by solvent-free reaction of trimethylamine and different methyl compounds at mild conditions: [N(CH₃)₄]₂[C₂O₄] (cubic; a = 1 114.8(3) pm), [N(CH₃)₄][CO₃CH₃] (P2₁/n; a = 813.64(3), b = 953.36(3), c = 1 131.3(4) pm, β = 90.03(1)°), [N(CH₃)₄][NO₂] (Pmmn; a = 821.2(4), b = 746.5(3), c = 551.5(2) pm), [N(CH₃)₄][CO₂H] (Pmmn; a = 792.8(7), b = 791.7(3), c = 563.3(4) pm) and [N(CH₃)₄][O₂C(CH₂)₂CO₂CH₃] (P2₁; a = 731.1(2), b = 826.4(3), c = 1 025.2(3) pm, β = 110.1(1)°). The tetramethylammonium salts were characterized by IR-spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. The crystal structures of the methylcarbonate and the nitrite are described.     

Rb7[SiO4][VO4]: ein Ortho‐Silicat‐Vanadat(V)

Rb₇[SiO₄][VO₄]: an Ortho‐Silicate‐Vanadate(V) Rb₇[SiO₄][VO₄] has been obtained from a redox reaction between CdO and vanadium metal in the presence of Rb₂O and SiO₂ at 600 °C in an Ag container as yellow‐greenish transparent single crystals. The crystal structure determination (IPDS data: P2₁/c, a = 637.6(1) pm, b = 1039.7(1) pm, c = 2076.8(4) pm, β = 93.21(2)°, Z = 4, wR2 = 0.1319) reveals the presence of isolated complex anions, [SiO₄]^4— and [VO₄]^3—.     

Ein Natrium‐Oxocobaltat(II)‐Hydroxid: Na5[CoO3]OH ≡ Na10[CoO3]{[CoO3](OH)2}

A Sodium‐Oxocobaltate(II)‐Hydroxide: Na₅[CoO₃]OH ≡ Na₁₀[CoO₃]{[CoO₃](OH)₂} Na₁₀[CoO₃]{[CoO₃](OH)₂} has been obtained from a redox reaction between cobalt metal and CdO in the presence of NaOH and Na₂O at 600 °C (21 d) as red single crystals. The structure has been determined from single crystal data (IPDS‐data, Pnma, Z = 4, a = 988.5(1) pm, b = 1013.9(2) pm, c = 1186.3(2) pm, wR2 = 0.079). Furthermore IR data and aspects of the Madelung part of the lattice energy are presented.     

Ab‐initio‐Berechnung des Tetracarbonatoscandat‐Ions in Na5[Sc(CO3)4] · 2 H2O. Einkristallstrukturbestimmung,Schwingungsspektren und thermischer Abbau

Ab Initio Calculation of the Tetracarbonatoscandate‐Ion in Na₅[Sc(CO₃)₄] · 2 H₂O. Single Crystal Structure Determination, Vibrational Spectra, and Thermal Decomposition Normal modes of the tetracarbonatoscandate‐ion, [Sc(CO₃)₄]^5–, were determined by ab initio calculations and were compared with experimental data of Infrared‐ and Raman‐spectra of the compound Na₅[Sc(CO₃)₄] · 2 H₂O. A necessary redetermination of the structure with single crystal x‐ray diffraction data (tetragonal, P42₁c (Nr. 114), Z = 2, a = 746,37(4) pm, c = 1157,0(2) pm, V_EZ = 644,5(1) 10⁶ pm³) allows the discussion of existing hydrogen bonds. Determination of the thermal behaviour indicates a two‐stage decomposition reaction, but no corresponding intermediate could be isolated.     

Über die Kristallstrukturen der Cyanokomplexe [Co(NH3)6][Fe(CN)6], [Co(NH3)6]2[Ni(CN)4]3 · 2 H2O und [Cu(en)2][Ni(CN)4]

On the Crystal Structures of the Cyano Complexes [Co(NH₃)₆][Fe(CN)₆], [Co(NH₃)₆]₂[Ni(CN)₄]₃ · 2 H₂O, and [Cu(en)₂][Ni(CN)₄] Of the three title compounds X‐ray structure determinations were performed with single crystals. [Co(NH₃)₆][Fe(CN)₆] (a = 1098.6(6), c = 1084.6(6) pm, R3, Z = 3) crystallizes with the CsCl‐like [Co(NH₃)₆][Co(CN)₆] type structure. [Co(NH₃)₆]₂[Ni(CN)₄]₃ · 2 H₂O (a = 805.7(5), b = 855.7(5), c = 1205.3(7) pm, α = 86.32(3), β = 100.13(3), γ = 90.54(3)°, P1, Z = 1) exhibits a related cation lattice, the one cavity of which is occupied by one anion and 2 H₂O, whereas the other contains two anions parallel to each other with distance Ni…Ni: 423,3 pm. For [Cu(en)₂][Ni(CN)₄] (a = 650.5(3), b = 729.0(3), c = 796.5(4) pm, α = 106.67(2), β = 91.46(3), γ = 106.96(2)°, P1, Z = 1) the results of a structure determination published earlier have been confirmed. The compound is weakly paramagnetic and obeys the Curie‐Weiss law in the range T < 100 K. The distances within the complex ions of the compounds investigated (Co–N: 195.7 and 196.4 pm, Ni–C: 186.4 and 186.9 pm, resp.) and their hydrogen bridge relations are discussed.     

Ce2[SeO3]3 and Pr2[SeO3]3: Non‐Isostructural Oxoselenates(IV) of the Light Lanthanoids

The crystal structures of Ce₂[SeO₃]₃ and Pr₂[SeO₃]₃ have been refined from X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction data. The compounds were obtained using stoichiometric mixtures of CeO₂, SeO₂, Ce, and CeCl₃ (molar ratio 3:3:1:1) or Pr₆O₁₁, SeO₂, Pr, and PrCl₃ (molar ratio 3:27:1:2) heated in evacuated sealed silica tubes at 830 °C for one week. Ce₂[SeO₃]₃ crystallizes orthorhombically (space group: Pnma), with four formula units per unit cell of the dimensions a = 839.23(5) pm, b = 1421.12(9) pm, and c = 704.58(4) pm. Its structure contains only a single crystallographically unique Ce³⁺ cation in tenfold coordination with oxygen atoms arranged as single‐face bicapped square antiprism and two different trigonal pyramidal [SeO₃]^2? groups. The connectivity among the [CeO₁₀] polyhedra results in infinite sheets of face‐ and edge‐sharing units propagating normal to [001]. Pr₂[SeO₃]₃ is monoclinic (space group: P2₁/n) with twelve formula units per unit cell of the dimensions a = 1683.76(9) pm, b = 705.38(4) pm, c = 2167.19(12) pm, and β = 102.063(7)°. Its structure exhibits six crystallographically distinct Pr³⁺ cations in nine‐ and tenfold coordination with oxygen atoms forming distorted capped square antiprisms or prisms (CN = 9), bicapped square antiprisms and tetracapped trigonal prisms (CN = 10), respectively. The [PrO₉] and [PrO₁₀] polyhedra form double layers parallel to (111) by edge‐ or face‐sharing, which are linked by nine different [SeO₃]^2? groups to build up a three‐dimensional framework. In both compounds, the discrete [SeO₃]^2? anions (d(Se⁴⁺–O^2?) = 166–174 pm) show the typical Ψ¹‐tetrahedral shape owing to the non‐bonding “lone‐pair” electrons at the central selenium(IV) particles. Moreover, their stereochemical “lone‐pair” activity seems to flock together in large empty channels running along [010] in the orthorhombic Ce₂[SeO₃]₃ and along [101] in the monoclinic Pr₂[SeO₃]₃ structure, respectively.     

Darstellung und Struktur der ersten gemischten Alkalimetallhydrogencarbonate NaA2[H(CO3)2] · 2H2O mit A = K,Rb

Preparation and Crystal Structure of the First Mixed Alkalimetal Hydrogencarbonates NaA₂[H(CO₃)₂] · 2H₂O with A = K, Rb The new hydrogencarbonates NaK₂[H(CO₃)₂] · 2H₂O (Pnma, a = 934.07(13) pm, b = 789.31(10) pm, c = 1142.1(5) pm, V_EZ = 842.0(4) · 10⁶ pm³, Z = 4, R1 (I ? 2σ(I)) = 0.023, wR2 = 0.066 for 989 reflections) and NaRb₂[H(CO₃)₂] · 2H₂O (Pnma, a = 948.24(11) pm, b = 811.37(9) pm, c = 1189.0(2) pm, V_EZ = 914.8(2) · 10⁶ pm³, Z = 4, R1 (I ≤ 2σ(I)) = 0.031, wR2 = 0.077 for 1063 reflections) were prepared from aqueous solutions. The crystal structures were determined. The isostructural compounds contain dimeric, non centrosymmetric [H(CO₃)₂]^3? anions. In NaK₂[H(CO₃)₂] · 2H₂O a short hydrogen bond (d(O … O) = 246.1(2) pm) with an asymmetric potential was detected. In NaRb₂[H(CO₃)₂] · 2H₂O a hydrogen bond with symmetric potential (d(O … O) = 247.8(5) pm) can be assumed. The IR-spectra of NaK₂[H(CO₃)₂] · 2H₂O and Na₃[H(CO₃)₂] · 2H₂O are compared.     

Metallampullen als Mini‐Autoklaven: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Ammoniakate [Al(NH3)4Cl2][Al(NH3)2Cl4] und (NH4)2[Al(NH3)4Cl2][Al(NH3)2Cl4]Cl2

Metal Ampoules as Mini‐Autoclaves: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂][Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄] and (NH₄)₂[Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂][Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄]Cl₂ The salts [Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺[Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄]^–≡AlCl₃ · 3 NH₃ ( 1 ) and (NH₄⁺)²[Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺[Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄]^–(Cl^–)₂≡ AlCl₃ · 3 NH₃ · (NH₄)Cl ( 2 ) have been obtained as single crystals during the reactions of aluminum and aluminum trichloride, respectively, with ammonium chloride in sealed Monel metal containers. The crystal structure of 1 was determined again [triclinic, P‐1; a = 574.16(10); b = 655.67(12); c = 954.80(16) pm; α = 86.41(2); β = 87.16(2); γ = 84.89(2)°], that of 2 for the first time [monoclinic, I2/m; a = 657.74(12); b = 1103.01(14); c = 1358.1(3) pm; β = 103.24(2)°].     

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.     

Na3[BN2] and Na2K[BN2]: A Known and a Novel Alkali Metal Dinitridoborate Obtained via Mild Thermal Dehydrogenation

Na₃[BN₂] and Na₂K[BN₂] were obtained as white polycrystalline powders from the reaction of the respective binary mixtures NaNH₂:NaBH₄ and NaNH₂:KBH₄ in molar ratio 2:1 at 873 K and 683 K, respectively, in an argon stream. According to the results of thermal analysis measurements, both compounds are thermally stable only up to 954 K (Na₃[BN₂]) and 712 K (Na₂K[BN₂]), respectively, decomposing under evolution of alkali metal and nitrogen to yield hexagonal BN as final residue, which was identified from powder patterns. The crystal structure of Na₃[BN₂] {β‐Li₃[BN₂] type; P2₁/c (No. 14); Z = 4} was confirmed and the unit cell parameters redetermined: a = 5.724(1) Å, b = 7.944(1) Å, c = 7.893(1) Å, β = 111.31(1)°. According to X‐ray powder data, Na₂K[BN₂] crystallizes isotypic to Na₂KCuO₂ in the tetragonal space group I4/mmm (No. 139) with a = 4.2359(1) Å, c = 10.3014(2) Å and Z = 2. The crystal structure of Na₂K[BN₂] is composed of linear [N–B–N]^3– anions centering elongated M₁₄ rhombic dodecahedra, which are formed by 8 sodium and 6 potassium atoms. The [BN₂]@Na_8/4K_6/6 polyhedra are stacked along [001] and condensed via common tetragonal faces to generate a space‐filling 3D arrangement. The B–N bond lengths for the strictly linear [N–B–N]^3– units are 1.357(4) Å. Vibrational spectra of the title compounds were measured and analyzed based on D_∞h symmetry of the relevant [N–B–N]^3– groups taking into account the site symmetry effects for Na₃[BN₂]. Both the wavenumbers, as well as the calculated valence force constants f(B–N) = 7.29 N · cm^–1 (Na₃[BN₂]) and 7.33 N · cm^–1 (Na₂K[BN₂]), respectively, are in good agreement with those of the known alkali and alkaline earth dinitridoborates.     

[PtIn6][GaO4]2 – das erste Oxid mit [PtIn6]‐Oktaedern. Darstellung,Charakterisierung und Rietveldverfeinerung – mit einer Bemerkung zur Mischkristallreihe [PtIn6][GaO4]2–x[InO4]x (0 < x ≤ 1)

[PtIn₆][GaO₄]₂ – The First Oxide Containing [PtIn₆] Octahedra. Preparation, Characterisation, and Rietveld Refinement – With a Remark to the Solid Solution Series [PtIn₆][GaO₄]_2‐x[InO₄]_x (0 < x ≤ 1) The novel oxides [PtIn₆][GaO₄]_2–x[InO₄]_x (0 < x ≤ 1) are formed by heating intimate mixtures of Pt, In, In₂O₃, and Ga₂O₃ in the corresponding stoichiometric ratio in corundum crucibles under an atmosphere of argon (1220 K, 70 h). The compounds are black, stable in air at room temperature, reveal a semiconducting behaviour, and decompose only in oxidizing acids. X‐ray powder diffraction patterns can be indexed by assuming a face centered cubic unit cell with lattice parameters ranging from a = 1001.3(1) pm (x = 0) to a = 1009.3(1) pm (x = 1). According to a Rietveld refinement [PtIn₆][GaO₄]₂ crystallizes isotypic to the mineral Pentlandite (Fm3m, Z = 4, R(profile) = 6.11%, R(intensity) = 3.95%). The characteristic building units are isolated [PtIn₆]¹⁰⁺ octahedra which are linked via [GaO₄]^5– tetrahedra to a three dimensional framework. Starting from [PtIn₆][GaO₄]₂ the substitution of Ga³⁺ ions by larger In³⁺ ions leads to the formation of a solid solution series according to the general formula [PtIn₆][GaO₄]_2–x[InO₄]_x and becomes apparent in an increase of the lattice parameter.     

Drei Alkalimetall‐Erbium‐Thiophosphate: Von der Schichtstruktur bei KEr[P2S7] zur dreidimensionalen Vernetzung in NaEr[P2S6] und Cs3Er5[PS4]6

Three Alkali‐Metal Erbium Thiophosphates: From the Layered Structure of KEr[P₂S₇] to the Three‐Dimensional Cross‐Linkage in NaEr[P₂S₆] and Cs₃Er₅[PS₄]₆ The three alkali‐metal erbium thiophosphates NaEr[P₂S₆], KEr[P₂S₇], and Cs₃Er₅[PS₄] show a small selection of the broad variety of thiophosphate units: from ortho‐thiophosphate [PS₄]^3? and pyro‐thiophosphate [S₃P–S–PS₃]^4? with phosphorus in the oxidation state +V to the [S₃P–PS₃]^3? anion with a phosphorus‐phosphorus bond (d(P–P) = 221 pm) and tetravalent phosphorus. In spite of all differences, a whole string of structural communities can be shown, in particular for coordination and three‐dimensional linkage as well as for the phosphorus‐sulfur distances (d(P–S) = 200 – 213 pm). So all three compounds exhibit eightfold coordinated Er³⁺ cations and comparably high‐coordinated alkali‐metal cations (CN(Na⁺) = 8, CN(K⁺) = 9+1, and CN(Cs⁺) ≈ 10). NaEr[P₂S₆] crystallizes triclinically ( ; a = 685.72(5), b = 707.86(5), c = 910.98(7) pm, α = 87.423(4), β = 87.635(4), γ = 88.157(4)°; Z = 2) in the shape of rods, as well as monoclinic KEr[P₂S₇] (P2₁/c; a = 950.48(7), b = 1223.06(9), c = 894.21(6) pm, β = 90.132(4)°; Z = 4). The crystal structure of Cs₃Er₅[PS₄] can also be described monoclinically (C2/c; a = 1597.74(11), b = 1295.03(9), c = 2065.26(15) pm, β = 103.278(4)°; Z = 4), but it emerges as irregular bricks. All crystals show the common pale pink colour typical for transparent erbium(III) compounds.     

Zwei Fluoridborate des Gadoliniums: Gd2F3[BO3] und Gd3F3[BO3]2

Two Fluoride Borates of Gadolinium: Gd₂F₃[BO₃] and Gd₃F₃[BO₃]₂ By flux‐supported solid‐state reaction of Gd₂O₃ and GdF₃ with B₂O₃ (flux: CsCl, molar ratio: 1 : 1 : 1 : 6, sealed tantalum capsule, 700 °C, 7 d) the new gadolinium fluoride borate Gd₂F₃[BO₃] (monoclinic, P2₁/c; a = 1637.2(1), b = 624.78(4), c = 838.04(6) pm, β = 93.341(8)°; V_m = 64.418(6) cm³/mol, Z = 8) was obtained as colourless, prismatic, face‐rich single crystals. The four crystallographically different Gd³⁺ cations (CN = 9) are all capped square‐antiprismatically surrounded by fluoride and oxide anions, in which the latter represent always components of isolated trigonal planar [BO₃]^3— anions. The six crystallographically independent F^— anions all reside in more or less planar coordination of three Gd³⁺ cations. Thus the constitution of Gd₂F₃[BO₃] can be described as a sequence of alternating layers each of the composition Gd[BO₃] and GdF₃ parallel (100), respectively. The crystal structures of Gd₂F₃[BO₃] and the shortly published Gd₃F₃[BO₃]₂ (monoclinic, C2/c; a = 1253.4(1), b = 623.7(1), c = 836.0(1) pm, β = 97.404(6)°; V_m = 97.571(9) cm³/mol, Z = 4) are compared with each other. Due to the structural analogies between these two gadolinium fluoride borates, a disorder model of the boron atoms frequently found for Gd₂F₃[BO₃] is able to be transferred to Gd₃F₃[BO₃]₂ as well.     

Er4F2[Si2O7][SiO4]: Das erste Selten‐Erd‐Fluoridsilicat mit zwei verschiedenen Silicat‐Anionen

Er₄F₂[Si₂O₇][SiO₄]: The First Rare‐Earth Fluoride Silicate with Two Different Silicate Anions By the reaction of Er₂O₃ with ErF₃ and SiO₂ at 700 °C in sealed tantalum capsules using CsCl as flux (molar ratio 5 : 2 : 3 : 20), the compound Er₄F₂[Si₂O₇][SiO₄] (triclinic, P 1; a = 648.51(5), b = 660.34(5), c = 1324.43(9) pm, α = 87.449(8), β = 85.793(8), γ = 60.816(7)°; V_m = 148.69(1) cm³/mol, Z = 2) is obtained as pale pink platelets or lath‐shaped single crystals. It consists of disilicate anions [Si₂O₇]^6– in eclipsed conformation, ortho‐silicate anions [SiO₄]^4– and isolated [Er₄F₂]¹⁰⁺ units comprising two edge‐shared [Er₃F] triangles. Er³⁺ is surrounded by 7 + 1 (Er1) or 7 (Er2–Er4) anionic neighbors, respectively, of which two are F^– in the case of Er1 and Er4 but only one for Er2 and Er3. The other ligands recruit from oxygen atoms of the different oxosilicate groups. The crystal structure can be described as simple rowing up of the three building groups ([SiO₄]^4–, [Er₄F₂]¹⁰⁺, and [Si₂O₇]^6–) along [001]. The necessity of a large excess of fluoride for a successful synthesis of Er₄F₂[Si₂O₇][SiO₄] will be discussed.