Low-temperature luminescence of Eu3+ in K2EuCl5

The luminescence associated with the Eu³⁺ ion in K₂EuCl₅ has been studied at cryogenic temperatures under conditions of high resolution. Emission was observed to originate from both the ⁵D₀ and ⁵D₁ excited states, and transitions to the ${}^7\text{F}{}_0\text{,}{}^7\text{F}{}_1\text{,}{}^7\text{F}{}_2\text{,}{}^7\text{F}{}_3$, and ⁷F₄ ground levels were observed. The fine structure observed within these emission bands was found to be consistent with the existence of an effective C₄ site symmetry for the emitting Eu(III) species, even though the crystal structure does not indicate the presence of a true or pseudo C₄ axis.     

Microdomains in the reduction of Ca2LaFe3O8+z

The reduction of Ca₂LaFe₃O_8+z in the electron microscope shows this solid to decompose into Ca₂ Fe₂O₅ and LaFeO₃, two perovskite-related line-phases which, under these conditions, appear to be thermodynamically more stable. In kinetic terms, the decomposition appears to be of the nucleation and growth type. Microdomains appear to be an essential characteristic of the system since they are present in both the reactants and the reaction products. Up to nine sets of structurally-related microdomains can simultaneously be present within the same crystal. This leads to quite elaborate electron diffraction patterns which can be interpreted in terms of perovskite superstructures. These results are discussed in terms of diffusion data on perovskite-like ferrites.     

The system GeO2-FeO-Fe2O3 at 1000°C

The phase diagram of the GeO₂-FeO-Fe₂O₃ system was established. Four new compounds, Fe_3.2Ge_1.8O₈, Fe₉Ge₅O₂₂, Fe₄Ge₂O₉, and Fe₁₀Ge₉O₂₉, were found in the system. The diagram is much more complex than the corresponding one of SiO₂-FeO-Fe₂O₃. The difference between the two systems may be related to the ionic radii of the cations, Ge₄₊ and Si₄₊.     

Thermodynamics of Sr(NO3)2 and Cd(NO3)2 in mixed solvents from viscosity data

The viscosities of Sr(NO₃)₂ and Cd(NO₃)₂ have been determined in dioxane, glycol and methyl alcohol+water mixtures at 10, 20 and 30% by weight. The B values have been computed at different temperatures both from the Jones—Dole and Das's equation. From the B values, the effective rigid molar volume, its change with % of organic solvent, temperature and the ion—solvent interaction have been inferred. Activation parameters have also been calculated and the structure breaking effect has been deduced.     

Thermodynamics of Sr(NO3)2 and Cd(NO3)2 in aquo-organic solvents from conductance data

The ion-solvent interaction of Sr(NO₃)₂ and Cd(NO₃)₂ in 10, 20 and 30 wt.% organic solvent (dioxane, glycol, methyl alcohol)-water mixtures at different temperatures has been studied using electrolytic conductivity data. The dissociation constant of the ion-pair Sr(NO₃)⁺ and Cd(NO₃)⁺ has been calculated along with ΔG⁰_t, ΔG⁰_t(cl) and ΔG⁰_t(ch). The ion pairs interact with the solvents and the interaction is of the order dioxane+water>methyl alcohol+water>glycol+water.     

The crystal structure of Cu4(PO4)2O

Cu₄(PO₄)₂O crystallizes in the space group $\text{P}\text{1}$ with a = 7.5393(8) Å, b = 8.1021(9) Å, c = 6.2764(8) Å, α = 113.65(1)°, β = 98.42(1)° and γ = 74.19(1)°. The structure was refined by full-matrix least-squares techniques using automatic diffractometer data to R = 0.046 (R_w = 0.056). Four unique copper atoms are in six, five-, and four-coordinated polyhedra which are linked together to form a three-dimensional network. The structure is best described in terms of a cubic close-packed array of oxygen atoms with one-tenth of the possible anion sites vacant.     

Survey of the phase formation in the Yb2O3Ga2O3MO and Yb2O3Cr2O3MO systems in air at high temperatures (M: Co,Ni, Cu,and Zn)

The phase relations in the Yb₂O₃Ga₂O₃CoO system at 1300 and 1200°C, the Yb₂O₃Ga₂O₃NiO system at 1300 and 1200°C, the Yb₂O₃Ga₂O₃CuO system at 1000°C and the Yb₂O₃Ga₂O₃ZnO system at 1350 and 1200°C, the Yb₂O₃Cr₂O₃CoO system at 1300 and 1200°C, the Yb₂O₃Cr₂O₃NiO system at 1300 and 1200°C, the Yb₂O₃Cr₂O₃CuO system at 1000°C, and the Yb₂O₃Cr₂O₃ZnO system at 1300 and 1200°C were determined in air by means of a classical quenching method. YbGaCoO₄ (a = 3.4165(1) and c = 25.081(2) Å), YbGaCuO₄ (a = 3.4601(4) and c = 24.172(6) Å), and YbGaZnO₄ (a = 3.4153(5) and c = 25.093(7) Å), which are isostructural with YbFe₂O₄ (space group: $\text{R}\text{3}\text{m, a = 3.455(1)}$ and c = 25.109(2) Å, were obtained as stable phases. In the Yb₂O₃Ga₂O₃NiO system and the Yb₂O₃Cr₂O₃MO system (M: Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn), no ternary stable phases existed.     

Magnetic susceptibilities of UO2ZrO2 solid solutions

The magnetic susceptibility of cubic solid solutions of UO₂ and ZrO₂ with a fluorite structure has been measured from room temperature to 2.3 K. The magnetic moment and the Weiss constant have been determined in the temperature range where the Curie-Weiss law holds. These values decrease monotonically with increasing ZrO₂ concentration. The solid solutions of UO₂ diluted with 0 ～ 20 mole% ZrO₂ show an antiferromagnetic transition and have a linear dependence of Néel temperature on concentration, with a critical concentration of 78 mole% UO₂. The molecular field theory which includes next-nearest-neighbor interaction was applied to the results. The interaction between nearest-neighbor spins, J₁, decreases with increasing ZrO₂ concentration, whereas that between next-nearest-neighbor spins, J₂, increases. The behavior of J₁ against composition is thought to be caused from the direct effect of magnetic dilution with ZrO₂. Regarding the behavior of J₂, the effect of increasing magnetic interaction due to the smaller distance of uranium ions is considered to be stronger than the magnetic dilution effect.     

Ca7Au3 and Ca5Au4, two structures closely related to the Th7Fe3 and Pu5Rh4 types

Two new intermetallic compounds have been synthetized and structurally studied by single crystal diffractometric data: Ca₇Au₃ (oP80, space groupPbca,a = 20.742(8), b = 18.036(8), c = 6.665(2) A?,Z = 8, R = 0.051) and Ca₅Au₄ (mP18, space groupP2₁/c, a = 8.028(3), b = 8.019(6), c = 7.727(3) A?, β = 109.16(6)°,Z = 2, R = 0.104). Both atomic arrangements, which represent new structural types, are based on Au-centered Ca trigonal prisms and are geometrically related to the Th₇Fe₃ and Pu₅Rh₄ structures.     

Intensities of wagging and rocking bands of water in MnCl2 · 2H2O and CoCl2 · 2H2O

IR relative integrated intensities and half-widths of rocking (R) and wagging (W) bands of water in MnCl₂ · 2H₂O and CoCl₂ · 2H₂O are presented at 300 K and 120 K. Departure of observed intensity into D_W/D_R from those predicted by the fixed dipole model is attributed to anisotropic dynamic changes in dipole during these oscillations. A quantity representing the variation of this anisotropy between W and R oscillations is computed and its origin is discussed. An increase by 20% to 50% in both D_W and D_R on lowering the temperature has also been discussed.     

Heat capacity and thermodynamic functions of MnBr2 · 4D2O and MnCl2 · 4D2O

The heat capacities of MnBr₂ · 4D₂O and MnCl₂ · 4D₂O have been experimentally determined from 1.4 to 300 K. The smoothed heat capacity and thermodynamic functions (H°_TH°₀) and S°_T are reported for the two compounds over the temperature range 10 to 300 K. The error in the thermodynamic functions at 10 K is estimated to be 3%. Additional error in the tabulated values arising from the heat capacity data above 10 K is thought to be less than 1%. A λ-shaped heat capacity anomaly was observed for MnCl₂ · 4D₂O at 48 K. The entropy associated with the anomaly is 1.2 ± 0.2 J/mole K.     

Spinel, YbFe2O4, and Yb2Fe3O7 types of structures for compounds in the In2O3 and Sc2O3---A2O3---BO systems [A: Fe, Ga, or Al; B: Mg, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, or Zn] at temperatures over 1000°C

In the Sc₂O₃---Ga₂O₃---CuO, Sc₂O₃---Ga₂O₃---ZnO, and Sc₂O₃---Al₂O₃---CuO systems, ScGaCuO₄, ScGaZnO₄, and ScAlCuO₄ with the YbFe₂O₄-type structure and Sc₂Ga₂CuO₇ with the Yb₂Fe₃O₇-type structure were obtained. In the In₂O₃---A₂O₃---BO systems (A: Fe, Ga, or Al; B: Mg, Mn, Fe, Ni, or Zn), InGaFeO₄, InGaNiO₄, and InFe³⁺MgO₄ with the spinel structure, InGaZnO₄, InGaMgO₄, and InAlCuO₄ with the YbFe₂O₄-type structure, and In₂Ga₂MnO₇ and In₂Ga₂ZnO₇ with the Yb₂Fe₃O₇-type structure were obtained. InGaMnO₄ and InFe₂O₄ had both the YbFe₂O₄-type and spinel-type structures. The revised classification for the crystal structures of AB₂O₄ compounds is presented, based upon the coordination numbers of constituent A and B cations.     

Sm2O3Ga2O3 and Gd2O3Ga2O3 phase diagrams

Four definite compounds exist in the Sm₂O₃Ga₂O₃ binary phase diagram, namely: Sm₃GaO₆, Sm₄Ga₂O₉, SmGaO₃, and Sm₃Ga₅O₁₂. The $\text{3}\text{1}$ compound is orthorhombic (space group Pnna - Z.4) with the cell parameters: a = 11.40₀Å, b = 5.51₅Å, c = 9.07Å and belongs to the oxysel family. Sm₃GaO₆ and SmGaO₃ melt incongruently at 1715 and 1565°C; Sm₄Ga₂O₉ and Sm₃Ga₅O₁₂ have a congruent melting point at 1710 and 1655°C. With regard to the Gd₂O₃Ga₂O₃ system three definite compounds have been identified: Gd₃GaO₆, Gd₄Ga₂O₉, and Gd₃Ga₅O₁₂. Only the garnet melts congruently at 1740°C with the following composition: Gd_3.12Ga_4.88O₁₂. Gd₃GaO₆, and Gd₄Ga₂O₉ melt incongruently at 1760 and 1700°C. GdGaO₃ is only obtained by melt overheating which may yield an equilibrium or a metastable phase diagram.     

Transport of Eu2+ in a H2OCHCl3H2O liquid membrane system containing the macrocyclic polyether 18-crown-6

Macrocyclic polyethers transport alkali and alkaline earth, but not trivalent lanthanide cations in H₂OCHCl₃H₂O liquid membrane systems. We report here the use of 18-crown-6 to transport europium after first reducing it to the bivalent oxidation state. In this oxidation state, the Eu(NO₃)₂ flux is comparable to that of Sr(NO₃)₂.     

The SO+2 radical-ion

From the complex overall EPR spectrum of ⁶⁰Co gamma-irradiated pure solid sulfur dioxide the spectrum of the SO⁺₂ radical-ion was selected and the following principal values for the g-tensor obtained: g₁ = 1.9620;g₂ = 2.0026;g₃ = 2.0118 (Δg = ± 0.0005).     

Growth and characterization of n-WS2 and niobium-doped p-WS2 single crystals

Single crystals of n- and p-WS₂ were obtained by chemical vapor transport using chlorine and bromine as transporting agents. The best niobium-doped WS₂ crystals were obtained when the concentration of the charge (formulated (1 ? x)WS₂ · (x)NbS₂) was ? 37 mg charge/ml of tube, and x = 0.01 to 0.03. A thermodynamic analysis of the crystal growth process is consistent with the observed doping concentration and other properties of the crystals obtained by this process. The crystals grown are characterized by electrical transport and surface photovoltage measured capacitance techniques.     

Preparation and comparison of the photoelectronic properties of Sr2Nb2O7 and Ba0.5Sr0.5Nb2O6

The two alkaline earth niobates Sr₂Nb₂O₇ and Ba_0.5Sr_0.5Nb₂O₆ have been prepared, their electronic properties measured, and their photoresponses compared. The indirect band gap in Sr₂Nb₂O₇ is 3.86 eV compared with 3.38 eV for Ba_0.5Sr_0.5Nb₂O₆. Hence, photoanodes composed of Sr₂Nb₂O₇ respond to much less of the “white” light spectrum than those made from Ba_0.5Sr_0.5Nb₂O₆. Nevertheless, their electrical outputs at an anode potential of 0.8 eV with respect to SCE in 0.2 M sodium acetate under “white” xenon arc irradiation of 1.25 W/cm² are comparable.     

Photoelectronic properties of Cu3PS4 and Cu3PS3Se single crystals

Single crystals of Cu₃PS₄ and Cu₃PS₃Se grown by chemical vapor transport were shown to be diamagnetic p-type semiconductors. Electrical measurements showed room temperature resistivities ranging from 1 to 5 ohm-cm and carrier concentrations of 10¹⁷ cm^?3. Both materials were shown to be active as cathodes for the photoelectrolysis of water. Spectral response measurements show that substitution of selenium for sulfur lowers the optical band gap from 2.38(5) eV for Cu₃PS₄ to 2.06(4) eV for Cu₃PS₃Se.     

The phase relations in the In2O3A2O3BO systems at elevated temperatures [A: Fe or Ga, B: Cu or Co]

The phase relations in the In₂O₃Fe₂O₃CuO system at 1000°C, the In₂O₃Ga₂O₃CuO system at 1000°C, the In₂O₃Fe₂O₃CoO system at 1300°C, and the In₂O₃Ga₂O₃CoO system at 1300°C were determined by means of a classical quenching method. InFeCuO₄ (a = 3.3743(4) Å, c = 24.841(5) Å), InGaCuO₄ (a = 3.3497(2) Å, c = 24.822(3) Å), and InGaCoO₄ (a = 3.3091(2) Å, c = 25.859(4) Å) having the YbFe₂O₄ crystal structure, In₂Fe₂CuO₇ (a = 3.3515(2) Å, c = 28.871(3) Å), In₂Ga₂CuO₇ (a = 3.3319(1) Å, c = 28.697(2) Å), and In₂FeGaCuO₇ (a = 3.3421(2) Å, c = 28.817(3) Å) having the Yb₂Fe₃O₇ crystal structure, and In₃Fe₃CuO₁₀ (a = 3.3432(3) Å, c = 61.806(6) Å) having the Yb₃Fe₄O₁₀ crystal structure were found as the stable ternary phases. There is a continuous series of solid solutions between InFeCoO₄ and Fe₂CoO₄ which have the spinel structure at 1300°C. The crystal chemical roles of Fe³⁺ and Ga³⁺ in the present ternary systems were qualitatively compared.     

Crystal structure of KSbP2O8

KSbP₂O₈ crystallizes in the rhombohedral system, space group $\text{R}\text{3}$, with a = 4.7623(4) Å, c = 25.409(4)Å, and Z = 3. The structure was determined from 487 reflexions collected on a NONIUS CAD4 automatic diffractometer with MoK^?α radiation. The final R index and weighted R_w index are 0.030 and 0.038, respectively. This structure is built up from layers of SbO₆ octahedra and PO₄ tetrahedra sharing corners. These (SbP₂O^?₈)_n layers are very similar to the (ZrP₂O^2?₈)_n layers in the well-known α-ZrP compound.