Beiträge zum chemischen Transport oxidischer Metallverbindungen. V. Der Transport ternärer und quaternärer Mischferrite über ihre Metallchloride

Contributions to the Chemical Transport of Metal Oxides. V. Transport of Ternary and Quaternary Mixed Ferrites by their Chlorides The transport by means of HCl as transporting gas in a closed system in the case of the ternary mixed ferrites (Ni_0,8Fe_2,2O₄, Mn_0,75Fe_2,25O₄, Mn_1,286Fe_1,714O₄) and the quaternary mixed ferrites (Mg_0,5Mn_0,5Fe₂O₄, Mg_0,75Mn_0,536Fe_1,714O₄, Mg_0,281Mn_0,469Fe_2,25O₄, Mn_0,5Zn_0,5Fe₂O₄, Mn_0,5Zn_0,45Fe_2,05O₄, Ni_0,5Zn_0,5Fe₂O₄) between T₂ = 1100?1000°C and T₁ = 1000?800°C was investigated. Transported crystals were characterized by chemical analysis and the saturation magnetization, the transport rate has been checked. In the case of Mn_0,5Zn_0,45Fe_2,05O₄ two phases were transported. By discussing the phase diagram an explanation is given.     

Beiträge zum Chemischen Transport oxidischer Metallverbindungen. II. Bemerkungen zum Transport von α-Fe2O3 über monomeres Eisen(III)-chlorid

Transport of α? Fe₂O₃ with HCl via monomeric iron(III) chloride according to Fe₂O_3(s) + 6 HCl_(g) = 2FeCl_3(g) + 3 H₂O_(g); T₂ → T₁ between T₂ = 1000°C and T₁ = 800°C in the region of diffusion produced crystals which contained, in dependence of total pressure, different amounts of divalent iron. By addition of oxygen to the transport gas stoichiometric crystals of hematite by otherwise unchanged conditions were obtained. The necessary amount of oxygen was calculated from the phase diagram Fe? O, and an explanation of the gas phase reactions is given. Dependence of the transport rate of hematite on total pressure in the region of diffusion (0.009 to 6 atm) is reported.     

Nd4Ti9O24: Präparation und Struktur

Preparation and Crystal Structure of Nd₄Ti₉O₂₄ The compound Nd₄Ti₉O₂₄ was prepared by heating mixtures of Nd₂O₃/TiO₂ (1 : 4.5) at temperatures of T = 1 330°C in air (2× 1d). Single crystals of Nd₄Ti₉O₂₄ were obtained by chemical transport reaction (T₂→T₁; T₁ = 1000°C, T₁ = 900°C, 14 d) using chlorine (p(Cl₂, 298 K) = 1 atm) as transport agent with Nd₄Ti₉O₂₄ as starting material. Nd₄Ti₉O₂₄ crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Fddd (No. 70) with a = 13.9926(11) Å, b = 35.2844(21) Å, c = 14.4676(17) Å (Z = 16). The structure was refined to give R = 4.0% and R, = 3.7%. Main building units are TiO₆ octahedra, NdO₆ distorted square antiprisms and NdO₆ octahedra.     

Beiträge zum Koordinationsverhalten von Oxidionen in anorganischen Feststoffen. III [1] Mn2P2O7, Mn2P4O12 und Mn2Si(P2O7)2 — Kristallzüchtung,Strukturverfeinerungen und Elektronenspektren von Mangan(II)‐Phosphaten

Contributions on the Bonding Behaviour of Oxygen in Inorganic Solids. III [1] Mn₂P₂O₇, Mn₂P₄O₁₂ und Mn₂Si(P₂O₇)₂ — Crystal Growth, Structure Refinements and Electronic Spectra of Manganese(II) Phosphates By chemical vapour transport reactions in a temperature gradient single crystals of Mn₂P₂O₇ (1050 → 950 °C) and Mn₂P₄O₁₂ (850 → 750 °C) have been obtained using P/I mixtures as transport agent. Mn₂Si(P₂O₇)₂ was crystallized by isothermal heating (850 °C, 8d; NH₄Cl as mineralizer) of Mn₂P₄O₁₂ und SiO₂. In Mn₂Si(P₂O₇)₂ [C 2/c, a = 17.072(1)Å, b = 5.0450(4)Å, c = 12.3880(9)Å, β = 103.55(9)°, 1052 independent reflections, 97 variables, R1 = 0.023, wR2 = 0.061] the Mn²⁺ ions show compressed octahedral coordination (d¯_Mn—O = 2.19Å). The mean distance d¯_Mn—O = 2.18Å was found for the radially distorted octahedra [MnO₆] in Mn₂P₄O₁₂ [C 2/c, Z = 4, a = 12.065(1)Å, b = 8.468(1)Å, c = 10.170(1)Å, β = 119.29(1)°, 2811 independent reflections, 85 variables, R1 = 0.025, wR2 = 0.072]. Powder reflectance spectra of the three pink coloured manganese(II) phosphates have been measured. The spectra show clearly the influence of the low‐symmetry ligand fields around Mn²⁺. Observed d—d electronic transition energies and the results of calculations within the framework of the angular overlap model (AOM) are in good agreement. Bonding parameters for the manganese‐oxygen interaction in [Mn²⁺O₆] chromophors as obtained from the AOM treatment (B, C, Trees correction α, e_σ, e_π) are discussed.     

Ln3UO6Cl3 (Ln=La,Pr, Nd) -. Die ersten Oxochlorouranate der Seltenen Erden

Ln₃UO₆Cl₃ (Ln=La, Pr, Nd) — The First Oxochlorouranates of the Rare Earths . The new compounds Ln₃UO₆Cl₃ (Ln=La, Pr, Nd) were prepared by heating stoichiometric amounts of LnOCl/Ln₂O₃/U₃O₈ (7 : 1 : 1) (Ln=La, Nd) and PrOCl/Pr₆O₁₁/U₃O₈ (12 : 1 : 2) in silica ampoules (5 d, 1000°C, Ln=La; 9 d 800°C, Ln=Pr, Nd) in the presence of an excess of chlorine [p(Cl₂, 25°C)=1 atm]. Single crystals were obtained by chemical transport reactions using chlorine [p(Cl₂, 25°C)=1 atm] as transport agent [T₂=1000°C→T₁=900°C (Ln=La); T₂=840°C→T₁=780°C (Ln=Pr, Nd)]. Crystals of Ln₃UO₆Cl₃ (Ln=La, Pr, Nd) were investigated by X-ray diffraction methods and La₃UO₆Cl₃ additionally by high resolution electron microscopy. The compounds Ln₃UO₆Cl₃ crystallize in the hexagonal spacegroup P6₃/m (No. 176) with Z=2 formula units per unit cell. Isotypical structure refinements resulted in R=3.04% respectively R_w=1.91% (Ln=La), R=4.72% respectively R_w=3.80% (Ln=Pr) and R=3.99% respectively R_w=2.49% (Ln=Nd). Uranium is coordinated with six oxygen atoms forming a trigonal prism. Lanthanide ions are 10-coordinated (6 oxygen atoms, 4 chlorine atoms).     

Zur Darstellung und Struktur neuer Niobate LnNb7O19 (Ln = La,Ce)

Preparation and Structure of LnNb₇O₁₉ (Ln = La, Ce) Two new ternary compounds, LaNb₇O₁₉ and CeNb₇O₁₉, could be prepared and characterized. At temperatures about 900°C already decomposition of both compounds will be initiated, but at lower temperatures (800°C) no reaction between the binary components occured. Single crystals could be obtained by chemical transport reactions (T₂ → T₁; T₂ = 800°C; T₁ = 780°C). Chlorine for mineralization or as transport agent is absolutely indispensable for preparation. Single crystal investigations on LaNb₇O₁₉ (R = 4.4%; R_w = 4.19%) result in the trigonal space group P3. The cell dimensions are a = 6.2531(2) A; c = 20.0685(10) Å; Z = 2. The structure can be described as to be build up by layers of 8-coordinated La and 6-coordinated Nb, alternating with layers of edge-sharing pentagonal NbO₇-bipyramids. Corresponding to the unusual sequence of layers the structure of LnNb₇O₁₉ (Ln = La,Ce) is the first example of a trigonal member of a family of structures, which has been described in detail by Jahnberg. The most examples are represented by tantalates, but only a few niobates related to these structures are known.     

Darstellung und Struktur von Th2Ta6O19, dem ersten Beispiel einer „Jahnberg-Struktur”︁ mit M = M4+ (M = Th4+); mit einer Anmerkung zu LaNb7O19

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Th₂Ta₆O₁₉, the First Example of a “Jahnberg-Structure” with M = M⁴⁺ (M = Th⁴⁺); with a Note to LaNb₇O₁₉ Colorless, hexagonal crystals of Th₂Ta₆O₁₉ were obtained by chemical transport in the temperature gradient 1000°C → 980°C using a mixture of ThO₂, ZrO₂ (or HfO₂) and Ta₂O₅ (1 : 2 : 2) as starting material and Cl₂, ZrCl₄ or HfCl₄ as transport agents. The lattice constants are a = 6.275(1) Å, c = 19.968(6) Å and Z = 2. Structure determination in the space group P6₃/mcm (no. 193) let to R₁ = 0.032 (wR₂ = 0.074). Thorium is surrounded by oxygen like an transbis-capped octahedron (CN = 8) and tantalum like a pentagonal bipyramid (CN = 7). Both coordination polyhedra are for themself arranged to layers (Th to o-, Ta to p-layers) so that in the direction of the c-axes a sequence of layers like p-p-o-p-p-o appears. Therefore the compound is a new representative of the structures described by Jahnberg.     

Zum chemischen Transport von Verbindungen des Typs LnTa7O19 (Ln = La?Nd) mit einer Bemerkung zur Strukturverfeinerung von NdTa7O19

Chemical Transport Reactions of Compounds LnTa₇O₁₉ (Ln = La? Nd) and Structure Refinement of NdTa₇O₁₉ Crystals of compounds LnTa₇O₁₉ (Ln ? Na? Nd) could be obtained by chemical transport reactions (T₂ → T₁; T₂ = 1100°C, T₁ = 1000°C) using chlorine (p(Cl₂; 298 K) = 1 atm) as transport agent. An increase of transport rate and an improvement of crystal growth was observed if small amounts of vanadium metal were added. Solid state reactions with mixtures of Ln₂O₃/Ta₂O₅ (1:7) in air (T ≈ 1400–1500°C), however, were not succesful because the resulting samples contained LnTa₇O₁₉ with other ternary phases as by-products. NdTa₇O₁₉ crystallizes in the well-known LaTa₇O₁₉-type structure with cell dimensions of a = 6.2229(3) Å, c = 19.939(2) Å and Z = 2. The crystal structure was refined in space groups P6 c2 (R = 3.35%, R_W = 2.67%) and P6₃/mcm (R = 4.75%, R_W = 3.88%). Taking aspects of structural chemistry, x-ray results and MAPLE calculations into account, however, the spacegroup P6 c2 should be preferred.     

Darstellung und Struktur von U2Ta6O19, einer neuen Verbindung mit „Jahnberg‐Struktur”︁, sowie Anmerkungen zu den ersten Oxidchloriden in den Systemen Th/Nb/O/Cl und Th/Zr(Hf)/Nb/O/Cl

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of U₂Ta₆O₁₉, a New Compound with “Jahnberg‐Structure” and a Note to the First Oxide Chlorides in the Systems Th/Nb/O/Cl and Th/Zr(Hf)/Nb/O/Cl Black crystals of U₂Ta₆O₁₉ with hexagonal shape were obtained (at T₁) by chemical transport using HCl (p (HCl, 298 K) = 1 atm; silica tube) as transport agent in a temperature gradient (T₂ → T₁; 1000 °C → 950 °C) and using a mixture of UO₂, Ta₂O₅, and HfO₂ (or ZrO₂) (1 : 2 : 2) as starting materials (at T₂). For the structure determination the best result was achieved in space group P6₃/mcm (No. 193, a = 6.26(2) Å, c = 19.86(6) Å). U₂Ta₆O₁₉ is isotypical to Th₂Ta₆O₁₉. In the crystal structure each uranium atom is surrounded by oxygen atoms like a bi‐capped trigonal antiprism and tantalum atoms like a pentagonal bipyramid (CN = 7). Like the “Jahnberg Structures” both coordination polyhedra arrange themselves in separate layers (U–O‐polyhedra, in o‐, Ta–O‐polyhedra in p‐layers) so that in the direction of the c‐axis the sequence of layers is p‐p‐o. Using chemical transport it was possible to prepare the compounds Th₁₂Nb₁₆O₆₃Cl₂ and Th₈M₄Nb₁₆O₆₃Cl₂ (M = Zr, Hf), which are the first quaternary and quinquinary examples in these systems. They crystallize isotypically.     

Einkristallzüchtung und Verfeinerung der Kristallstruktur von BaPb(1-x)BixO3 (x = 0, 15)

Crystal Growth and Structure Determination of BaPb_(1–x)Bi_xO₃ (x = 0.15) Single crystals (0.15X0.20X0.20 mm) of BaPb_(1–x)Bi_xO₃ (x = 0.15) have been grown from a lead (II)-oxide melt. The refinement of the crystal structure (I4/mcm; a = 6.047(5), c = 8.603(8) Å; Z = 4; 281 diffractometer data, R = 0.03) resulted in Pb(Bi)? O? Pb(Bi) bonding angles of 180° (2X), and 165° (4X) within the a/b plane. The identity of single crystals and powder material was ensured by an Rietveld profile fit of the X-ray powder diagram. The compositions of the single crystals have been determined applying electron microprobe techniques. T_c of the single crystals was found to be 13.2 K (onset, S QUID-magnetometer).     

Beiträge zum chemischen Transport oxidischer Metallverbindungen. III. Der Transport von NiO und MgO über ihre Metallchloride

Transport effect of HCl on NiO and MgO according to between T₂ = 1000°C and T₁ = 800°C was calculated by the model of diffusion in dependence of total pressure; for comparison, the classical transport of α-Fe₂O₃ was analogously treated. By experimental determination of the transport rates at total pressures from 0.009 to 6 atm hitherto not considered influences of the amount and surface of the starting material, and of the transport time were found. These effects are explained by a (not in detail defined) term of ?sorption”? of the transport gas onto the powder of the starting material. For an explanation of the transport rates estimations of the diffusion coefficients of the gas pairs FeCl₃–HCl and NiCl₂–HCl were performed and the vapour pressure diagrams of NiCl₂ and MgCl₂ evaluated.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Nitridodiolato-Osmate(VI) PPh4[OsNCl2(O2C2H4)] und PPh4[OsNCl2(O2C2Me4)] · 2 THF

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Nitridodiolato Osmates(VI) PPh₄[OsNCl₂(O₂C₂H₄)] and PPh₄[OsNCl₂(O₂C₂Me₄)] · 2 THF The title compounds were prepared by the reaction of PPh₄[OsNCl₄] with glycole and pinacole, respectively, in CH₂Cl₂ and THF, respectively, in the presence of triethylamine, forming orange-red single crystals. According to the crystal structure determinations the compounds have ionic structures. In the anions the nitrido ligand occupies the apical position of the distorted tetragonal pyramid, and the two chlorine atoms and the two oxygen atoms of the diolato ligands are in equatorial positions. PPh₄[OsNCl₂(O₂C₂H₄)] : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, 3 331 observed unique reflections, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1 750.3, b = 816.8, c = 1 816.5 pm, β = 95.16°. PPh₄[OsNCl₂(O₂C₂Me₄)] · 2 THF : Space group P1 , Z = 2, 5 238 observed unique reflections, R = 0.051. Lattice dimensions at -80°C: a = 898.9, b = 1 405.1, c = 1 518.6 pm, α = 93.66°, β = 92.89°, γ = 92.51°.     

Zur Kenntnis der Hydrate M(HSeO3)2 · 4H2O (M = Mg,Co, Ni,Zn). Röntgenstrukturanalytische,schwingungsspektroskopische und thermoanalytische Untersuchungen

On the Hydrates M(HSeO₃)₂ · 4H₂O (M = Mg, Co, Ni, Zn) – Crystal Structures, IR, Raman, and Thermoanalytical Investigations From aqueous solutions of M(HSeO₃)₂ single crystals of Mg(HSeO₃)₂ · 4H₂O and of the hitherto unknown compounds Co(HSeO₃)₂ · 4H₂O, Ni(HSeO₃)₂ · 4H₂O and Zn(HSeO₃)₂ · 4H₂O could be obtained. The crystal structures, X-ray powder, IR, Raman and thermoanalytical (DTA, TG, Raman heating) data are presented and discussed. The crystal data of the isotypic compounds are: monoclinic, space group C2/c, Z = 4, Mg: a = 1 464.6(2), b = 755.3(1), c = 1 099.9(1) pm, β = 126.59(1)°, V = 0.9769(1) nm³, Co: a = 1 462.5(2), b = 756.5(2), c = 1 102.2(2) pm, β = 126.53(1)°, V = 0.9798(2) nm³, Ni: a = 1 452.2(2), b = 751.0(1), c = 1 091.5(1) pm, β = 126.28(1)°, V = 0.9595(1) nm³, Zn: a = 1 468.3(2), b = 755.8(1), c = 1 103.1(1) pm, β = 126.79(1)°, V = 0.9804(2) nm³. The crystal structures consist of hexagonal packed [M(HSeO₃)₂ · 2H₂O]_n chains of [MO₄(H₂O)₂] octahedra linked by Se atoms. They contain trigonal pyramidal SeO₂OH^?ions with “free” hydroxyl groups and also “free” molecules of water of crystallization. The hydroxyl groups build strong H-bonds (O? H …? O distances: 265–268 pm). The IR spectra show AB doublett bands in the OH stretching mode region of the hydroxyl groups. The water molecules of crystallization are linked to planar (H₂O)₄ tetramers by H-bonds with unusually short O? H …? O bond distances of 271–273 pm. DTA and TG measurements indicate that thermal decomposition results in the direct formation of the respective diselenite MSe₂O₅. Raman heating measurements show under quasi static conditions the intermediate formation of the anhydrous hydrogen selenites.     

Polymorphism of the bivalent metal vanadates MeV2O6 (Me = Mg,Ca, Mn,Co, Ni,Cu, Zn,Cd)

Based on the literature data, our former findings and additional DTA and high-temperature X-ray studies performed for CdV₂O₆, MgV₂O₆, and MnV₂O₆, a consistent scheme of the phase transformations of the MeV₂O₆ (Me = Mg, Ca, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd) metavanadates is constructed at normal pressure between room temperature and melting points. Three types of structures exist for the considered compounds: brannerite type (B), pseudobrannerite type (P), and NiV₂O₆ type (N). The following phase transformations have been observed: Me = Mg, B → P at 535°C; Me = Mn, B → P at 540°C; Me = Co, N → B at 660°C; Me = Cu, B (with triclinic distortion) → B at 625°C (secondary order); and Me = Cd, B → P at 170°. CaV₂O₆P, NiV₂O₆N, and ZnV₂O₆B exist in unique form in the entire temperature range. P-form seems to be favored by Me of larger ionic radii. N-form seems to appear at a peculiar d-shell structure and small Me size. Preliminary explanation of the dependence of the structure type on Me size is offered. New X-ray data are given for CdV₂O₆B, CdV₂O₆P, MgV₂O₆B, MgV₂O₆P, and MnV₂O₆P.     

Untersuchungen zur Kristallisation von Rhodium(III)-Oxoverbindungen unter Beteiligung der Gasphase – Der chemische Transport von Rh2O3 mit Chlor

Investigations on the Crystallization of Rhodium(III) Oxo Compounds – Chemical Vapour Transport of Rh₂O₃ using Chlorine Rh₂O_3,s migrates in chemical transport experiments with chlorine as transport agent from the higher (T₂) to the lower (T₁) temperature of a gradient (Δ_T = 100°) due to endothermal reactions (900°C < T ≤ 1050°C; T = 0,5 · (T₂ + T₁)). Under the conditions of transport experiments RhCl_3,s is observed in most experiments as equilibrium solid besides the sesquioxide. The transport rates for Rh₂O_3,s and the sublimation rates for RhCl_3,s grow with increasing temperature T . The composition of the equilibrium solids, the rates of migration and the sequence of deposition (1. RhCl_3,s, 2. Rh₂O_3,s) is well reproduced by thermodynamic model calculations. As a result of this calculations the transport behaviour of the system Rh₂O_3,s/Cl₂ is determined by the two equilibria The influence of RhCl_2,g and RhCl_4,g on the transport behaviour of Rh₂O_3,s as well as the possible occurence of RhOCl_2,g in the equilibrium gas phase will be discussed. Predictions of the transport behaviour of ternary rhodium(III) oxo compounds will be made.     

Zur Darstellung und Struktur von M1?LnTa3O9 (Ln = Pr,Nd) Röntgenographische und elektronenmikroskopische Untersuchungen

Preparation and Structure of M1? LnTa₃O₉ (Ln = Pr, Nd), X-Ray and Electronmicroscopical Investigations New ternary compounds M1? LnTa₃O₉ (Ln = Pr, Nd) could be prepared by chemical transport reaction in a temperature gradient T₂ → T₁ (T₂ = 1100°C; T₁ = 1000°C; CI₂ as transport agent). M1 NdTa₃O₉ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P 2₁/m with a = 5.3840(9) Å, b = 7.550(1) Å, c = 8.1911(9) Å and β = 92.46(1)°. The structure was refined to give R = 6.29% and R_w = 6.20%. It is built of double and single chains of corner-sharing TaO₆ octahedra extended along the b-axis. Tunnels running along [010] are created by the framework of TaO₆ octahedra. Ln (Ln = Pr, Nd) is located in these tunnels to levels of y = 1/4 and 3/4. A structure refinement for isostructural M1? PrTa₃O₉ led to a = 5.4051(7) Å, b = 7.5680(2) Å, c = 8.1964(9) Å, β = 92.38(2)° and R = 7.72%, R_w = 7.57%. By grinding in an agate mortar M1? LnTa₃O₉ transforms into M2? LnTa₃O₉, a new modification with a higher density. High resolution transmission electron microscopy images of the M1? PrTa₃O₉ structure were made along the [010] direction. They could be interpreted by comparing them with images calculated on the basis of the multi-slice method.     

Mise en évidence de CaF2e4O6 et détermination des structures cristallines des ferrites de calcium CaFe2+nO4+n(n = 1, 2, 3): nouvel exemple d'intercroissance

The synthesis of a new calcium ferrite CaFe₄O₆ has been carried out at 1125°C under a controlled atmosphere of H₂H₂O. The existence of this compound modifies a part of the diagram FeCaO. The crystal structures of the ferrites CaFe_2+nO_4+n (n = 1, 2, 3) have been resolved on a series of single crystals; these ferrites crystallize in the orthorhombic system, space group Cmcm, with the average parameters a = 3.04 Å, b = 10 Å, c = 10 + 2.65 nÅ. The three structures derive from each other through an intergrowth process, in the direction of the c axis, with CaFe₂O₄ blocks between the FeO blocks. The coordination of the iron atoms is slightly changed by the nature of the neighboring blocks during stacking.     

Über das paramagnetische α-Fe2O3, das durch Spurenmengen gewisser Kationen ferromagnetisch wird,sowie deren Auswirkungen bei der Luftoxydation des Fe(OH)2

α-Fe₂O₃, containing small amounts of the oxides of Mg, Ni or Co, becomes ferromagnetic at 800°C, and this without any X-ray evidence for ferrite contaminations. The ferrites, and other ferromagnetic compounds, may, however, be prepared by air oxidation of Fe(OH)₂.     

Beiträge zur Kristallchemie und zum thermischen Verhalten von wasserfreien Phosphaten. XXXIII [1] In2P2O7, ein Indium(I)‐diphosphato‐indat(III) und In4(P2O7)3 — Darstellung,Kristallisation und Kristallstrukturen

Contributions on Crystal Chemistry and Thermal Behaviour of Anhydrous Phosphates. XXXIII [1] In₂P₂O₇ an Indium(I)‐diphosphatoindate(III), and In₄(P₂O₇)₃ — Synthesis, Crystallization, and Crystal Structure Solid state reactions via the gas phase lead to the new mixed‐valence indium(I, III)‐diphosphate In₂P₂O₇. Colourless single crystals of In₂P₂O₇ have been grown by isothermal heating of stoichiometric amounts of InPO₄ and InP (800 °C; 7d) using iodine as mineralizer. The structure of In₂P₂O₇ [P2₁/c, a = 7.550(1) Å, b = 10.412(1) Å, c = 8.461(2) Å, b = 105.82(1)°, 2813 independent reflections, 101 parameter, R1 = 0.031, wR2 = 0.078] is the first example for an In⁺ cation in pure oxygen coordination. Observed distances d(In^I‐O) are exceptionally long (d_min(In^I‐O) = 2.82 Å) and support assumption of mainly s‐character for the lone‐pair at the In⁺ ion. Single crystals of In₄(P₂O₇)₃ were grown by chemical vapour transport experiments in a temperature gradient (1000 → 900 °C) using P/I mixtures as transport agent. In contrast to the isostructural diphosphates M₄(P₂O₇)₃ (M = V, Cr, Fe) monoclinic instead of orthorhombic symmetry has been found for In₄(P₂O₇)₃ [P2₁/a, a = 13.248(3) Å, b = 9.758(1) Å, c = 13.442(2) Å, b = 108.94(1)°, 7221 independent reflexes, 281 parameter, R1 = 0.027, wR2 = 0.067].     

Neuartige Mäander mit Co3+ und Au3+: Na4[AuCoO5] = Na8 [(O2/2(CoO)O2AuO2/2)2]

Novel meander with Co³⁺ und Au³⁺: Na₄[AuCoO₅] = Na₈ ¹∞ [(O_2/2 (CoO)O₂AuO_2/2)₂] By “reaction with the wall” we obtained for the first time transparent brown single crystals of Na₄[AuCoO₅] while heating intimate mixtures of Co₃O₄, Na₂O₂, and K₂O₂ (Co: Na: K = 1.00:4.91:2.20; 650°C/44d) in a sealed gold-tube: monoclinic, P2₁/m, with a = 555.69(4) pm, b = 1042.11 (8) pm, c = 555.69(4) pm, β = 117.387(5)°, Z = 2. Characteristic features of Na₄[AuCoO₅] are meandric chains [(O_2/2 (CoO)O₂AuO_2/2)₂]. The structure has been determined by four-circle diffractometer data (Siemens AED 2; Mo? Kα , graphite, 881 I₀(hkl), R = 0.0366, R_w = 0.0316), parameters as given in the text. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, and Charge-distribution, CHARDI, are calculated and discussed.