Crystal Structure of the B‐type Dierbium Oxide ortho‐Oxosilicate Er2O[SiO4]

The crystal structure of B‐type Er₂O[SiO₄] has been determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. It crystallizes with the (Mn,Fe)₂[PO₄]F type structure in the monoclinic space group C2/c (a = 14.366(2), b = 6.6976(6), c = 10.3633(16) Å, ß = 122.219(10)°, Z = 8) and shows anionic tetrahedral [SiO₄]^4– units and non‐silicon‐bonded O^2– anions in distorted [OEr₄]¹⁰⁺ tetrahedra. The [(Er1)O₆₊₁] and [(Er2)O₆] polyhedra form infinite chains which are connected by common edges.     

The rich crystal chemistry of the AMM′(PO4)2 morphotropic series: NaZnAl(PO4)2, the first Na representative with a new structure type

A novel phosphate, sodium zinc aluminium bis(phosphate), NaZnAl(PO₄)₂, was obtained under mild‐temperature hydrothermal conditions at 553 K. The crystal structure has been studied using single‐crystal X‐ray experimental data. The pseudo‐hexagonal phase NaZnAl(PO₄)₂ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c. Its unique crystal structure is based on a three‐dimensional (3D) framework built by Zn‐, Al‐ and P‐centred tetrahedra sharing vertices. Channels parallel to the [101] and [01] directions are limited by six‐ and eight‐membered windows, and incorporate Na atoms. The new compound is discussed as a member of the morphotropic series AMM′PO₄, where A = Na, K, Rb or NH₄, M = Cu, Ni, Co, Fe, Zn or Mg and M′ = Fe, Al or Ga. The title compound is the first Na representative within the series and is characterized by a 3D architecture of tetrahedra populated in an ordered manner by Zn²⁺, Al³⁺ and P⁵⁺ ions.     

Oxidative Addition vs. Ligand-Exchange: Fe(II)-Mixed-Phenylchalcogenolate Complexes fac-[PPN][Fe(CO)3(TePh)n(SePh)3-N] (n = 1, 2)

Diphenyldichalcogenides (PhE)₂ (E = Te, Se) react with Fe(0)-phenylchalcogenolate [PPN] [PhEFe(CO)₄] to yield the products of oxidative addition, Fe(II)-mixed-phenylchalcogenolate fac- [PPN][Fe(CO)₃(TePh)_n(ScPh)_3-n] (n = 1, 2). Reactions of [PPN][REFe(CO)₄] (E=Se, R=Me; E=S, R=Et) and diphenyldichalcogenides yielded ligand-exchange products [PPN][PhEFe(CO)₄] (E=Te, Se, S). The compounds [Fe(CO)₃(TePh)(ScPh)₂]^? (l) and [Fe(CO)₃(TePh)₂ (2) crystallize in the isomorphous monoclinic space group C_2/e, with a = 32.035(8), b = 11.708(6), c = 28.909(6) Å, Z = 8, R = 0.048, and R_w = 0.044 (1); with a = 32.089(5), b= 11.745(2), c = 28.990(8) Å, Z = 8, R = 0.048, and R_w = 0.048 (2). The complexes 1 and 2 crystallize as discrete cations of PPN⁺ and anions of [Fe(CO)₃(TcPh)_u(ScPh)_3-n] (n=1, 2), and one half solvent molecule THF. The geometry around Fe(II) is a distorted octahedron with three carbonyl groups and three phenylchalcogenolate ligands occupying facial positions.     

Kaliumtriamidostannat(II), K[Sn(NH2)3] – Synthese und Kristallstruktur

Potassium Triamidostannate(II), K[Sn(NH₂)₃] – Synthesis and Crystal Structure Rusty‐red crystals of K[Sn(NH₂)₃] were obtained by the reaction of SnBr₂ and KNH₂ in a 1 : 3 molar ratio in liquid ammonia at 233 K in the form of platelets. The structure was determined from single crystal X‐ray diffractometer data: Space group P3; Z = 2; a = 6.560(1) Å, c = 7.413(2) Å. The structure contains trigonal pyramidal complex anions [Sn(NH₂)₃]^– and potassium cations. These ions are arranged to one another following the motif of a strongly distorted hexagonal close packing of sequence A(Sn) B(Sn) A′(K) B′(K) …     

Die Kristallstruktur der hydratisierten Cyanokomplexe NMe4MnII[(Mn, Cr)III(CN)6] · 3 H2O und NMe4Cd[MIII(CN)6] · 3 H2O (MIII = Fe,Co): Verwandte des Berliner Blaus

The Crystal Structure of the Hydrated Cyano Complexes NMe₄Mn^II[(Mn, Cr)^III(CN)₆] · 3 H₂O and NMe₄Cd[M^III(CN)₆] · 3 H₂O (M^III = Fe, Co): Compounds Related to Prussian Blue The crystal structures of the isotypic tetragonal compounds (space group I4, Z = 10) NMe₄Mn^II · [(Mn, Cr)^III(CN)₆] · 3 H₂O (a = 1653.2(4), c = 1728.8(6) pm), NMe₄Cd[Fe(CN)₆] · 3 H₂O (a = 1642.7(1), c = 1733.1(1) pm) and NMe₄Cd[Co(CN)₆] · 3 H₂O (a = 1632.1(2), c = 1722.4(3) pm) were determined by X‐rays. They exhibit ⊥ c cyanobridged layers of octahedra [M^III(CN)₆] and [M^IIN₄(OH₂)₂], which punctually are interconnected also || c to yield altogether a spaceous framework. The M^II atoms at the positions linking into the third dimension are only five‐coordinated and form square pyramids [M^IIN₅] with angles N–M^II–N near 104° and distances of Mn–N: 1 × 214, 4 × 219 pm; Cd–N: 1 × 220 resp. 222, 4 × 226 resp. 228 pm. Further details and structural relations within the family of Prussian Blue are reported and discussed.     

A charge‐transfer salt composed of methyl viologen and hexacyanidoferrate(II)

The methyl viologen dication, used under the name Paraquat as an agricultural reagent, is a well‐known electron‐acceptor species that can participate in charge‐transfer (CT) interactions. The determination of the crystal structure of this species is important for accessing the CT interaction and CT‐based properties. The title hydrated salt, bis(1,1′‐dimethyl‐4,4′‐bipyridine‐1,1′‐diium) hexacyanidoferrate(II) octahydrate, (C₁₂H₁₄N₂)₂[Fe(CN)₆]·8H₂O or (MV)₂[Fe(CN)₆]·8H₂O [MV²⁺ is the 1,1′‐dimethyl‐4,4′‐bipyridine‐1,1′‐diium (methyl viologen) dication], crystallizes in the space group P 2₁/c with one MV²⁺ cation, half of an [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ anion and four water molecules in the asymmetric unit. The Fe^II atom of the [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ anion lies on an inversion centre and has an octahedral coordination sphere defined by six cyanide ligands. The MV²⁺ cation is located on a general position and adopts a noncoplanar structure, with a dihedral angle of 40.32 (7)° between the planes of the pyridine rings. In the crystal, layers of electron‐donor [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ anions and layers of electron‐acceptor MV²⁺ cations are formed and are stacked in an alternating manner parallel to the direction of the −2a + c axis, resulting in an alternate layered structure.     

Crystal Structures and Characterizations of Bis(pyrrolidinedithiocarbamato)Cu（Ⅱ） and Zn(Ⅱ） Complexes

The structures of [Cu (S₂CN (CH₂)₄)₂] (1) and [Zn₂(S₂CN‐(CH₂)₄)₄] (2) have been determined by X‐ray crystallography analysis. They are all isomorphous and triclinic, space group of P1^?, with Z = 1. The lattice parameters of compound 1 is: a = 0.63483(2) nm, b = 0.74972(3) nm, c=0.78390(1) mn, α = 75.912(2)°, β = 78.634(2)° and γ = 86.845(2)°; compound 2: a = 0.78707(6) nm, b=0.79823(6) nm, c = 1.23246(9) nm, α = 74.813(2)°, β = 73.048(2)° and γ = 88.036(2)°. The copper atom is located on a crystallographic inversion center and zinc atom lies across centers of symmetry. The Cu(II) ion has a square‐planar geometry while Zn(II) has a distorted tetrahedral geometry. The thermal gravity (TG) data indicate that no structural transitions in the two compounds were abserved and the decomposition products can adsorb gas. Also they all have a high thermal stability.     

Synthesis,Structure and Magnetic Properties of Two Cobalt(II) Dicyanamide (dca) Complexes with Heterocyclic Nitrogen Donors Tetra(2‐pyridyl)pyrazine (tppz) and 2,4,6‐Tri(2‐pyridyl)‐1,3,5‐triazine (tptz): [Co2(tppz)(dca)4]·CH3CN and [Co(tptz)(dca)(H2O)](dca)

Two new transition metal dicyanamide complexes [Co₂(tppz)(dca)₄]·CH₃CN ( 1 ) [tppz=tetra(2‐pyridyl)pyrazine, dca=dicyanamide] and [Co(tptz)(dca)(H₂O)](dca) ( 2 ) [tptz=2,4,6‐tri(2‐pyridyl)‐1,3,5‐triazine] were synthesized and characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. In 1 each cobalt(II) atom is coordinated to three dca anions and one tppz molecule to form a distorted octahedral geometry, the neigbour two cobalt(II) atoms are bridged by one tppz ligand to form a dimer, then the cobalt(II) atoms in each dimer are joined together to form a ladder chain structure. In 2 the coordination geometry around the central metal is also distorted octahedral, each cobalt(II) atom is coordinated by two dca anions, one tptz molecule and one water ligand to form a cationic part, and the cationic part is linked with the free dca anions via the electrostatic attraction to give an infinite chain structure. Magnetic susceptibility measurement in the range of 2–300 K indicates that there are antiferromagnetic couplings between adjacent metal ions in 1 (T>29 K, (=?9.78 K, C=4.92 cm³·K·mol^?1) and ferromagnetic couplings in 2 (T>150 K, (=7.97 K, C=2.59 cm³·K·mol^?1) respectively.     

Synthese,Charakterisierung und EPR-spektroskopische Untersuchung von Heteropolyverbindungen mit tetraedrisch bzw. oktaedrisch koordiniertem Eisen(III)

Synthesis, Characterization, and EPR Studies of Heteropoly Compounds with Iron(III) in Tetrahedral and Octahedral Coordination The heteropoly compounds H₅[FeO₄W₁₂O₃₆] · 6 H₂O (a₀ = 1216 pm), H₃[Fe(OH)₆Mo₆O₁₈] · 4 H₂O, Na₅[FeO₄W₁₂O₃₆] · nH₂O and FeH₂[FeO₄W₁₂O₃₆] · 17 H₂O, for the first time obtained in this work by freeze-drying and characterized by means of chemical analysis, i.r. and u.v. spectroscopy, X-ray powder-photographs, and magnetic measurements, appear as suitable model systems for EPR investigations. They contain, like a number of known Fe^III-heteropoly compounds, Fe^III in FeO₄ or/and FeO₆ units, which are isolated from each other by structural reasons. In the Keggin-compounds M₅[E^IIIO₄W₁₂O₃₆] · nH₂O ( I ) (M = Na, Rb, TMA, TEA; E = Fe, Al, B) Fe^III occupies slightly distorted tetrahedral positions (g′ ≈? 2), which are characterized by zfs-values of ≈? 10 mT and line widthes ΔB of 2.0 ?15 mT. Unlike as for I cations with different physico-chemical characteristics have only little effect on the Fe^III-zfs. This holds for the Anderson-complexes M₃[Fe(OH)₆Mo₆O₁₈]·nH₂O, (M = H, K, NH₄, TMA; g′ ≈? 4.3 ΔB ≈? 67 mT) and for M5[SiO₄W₁₁O₃₅FeO₅(OH₂)]·nH₂O, (M = K, TMA; g′ = 4.3 ΔB = 26.5 mT). The FeO₆ octahedra are more distorted than the FeO₄ tetrahedra in I and therefore less susceptible for structural changes.     

Synthesis,Magnetism, and Crystal Structure of Li2Fe[(PO4)(HPO4)] and its Hydrogen Position Refinement

Lithium iron(III) monophosphate-monohydrogen-monophosphate, Li₂Fe[(PO₄)(HPO₄)], was synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions and its crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. Crystallographic data: monoclinic, P12₁/n1 (no. 14), a = 4.8142(2) Å, b = 7.9898(4) Å, c = 7.4868(4) Å, β = 104.398(3)°, V = 278.93(2) ų, Z = 2, D_x = 3.104 g · cm^-3. The structure is characterized by FeO₆ octahedra sharing common O-corners with six neighbouring PO₄ tetrahedra to form a three-dimensional framework. Lithium cations are located within channels running along [100]. The channels are formed by eight-membered rings resulting from the connection of alternating FeO₆ octahedra (4×) and phosphate tetrahedra (4×). High-resolution diffraction data allowed to refine a split model for the position of the hydrogen atom. Magnetization data confirm the valence state 3+ for iron and detect an antiferromagnetic ordering of the iron moments below 23.6 K. Thermal decomposition of the compound was investigated by DTA/TG methods.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Open‐Framework Tin(II) Phosphates: Sn5O2(PO4)2 and Sn4O(PO4)2

Two new three‐dimensional neutral open‐framework tin(II) phosphates, Sn₅O₂(PO₄)₂ and Sn₄O(PO₄)₂, were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions with different ratio of tin(II) oxalate, phosphoric acid and 4,4′‐diaminodiphenylmethane. Their crystal structures have been solved by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction methods. Sn₅O₂(PO₄)₂ crystallizes in the space group and contains six‐membered ring and twelve‐membered ring channels running parallel to the b axis. Sn₄O(PO₄)₂ crystallizes in the space group P2₁/n and contains intersecting eight‐membered ring channels. These two compounds have rare trigonal‐planar Sn₃O.     

Das Kupfer(II)-oxidphosphat Cu4O(PO4)2 in einer neuen,orthorhombischen Modifikation durch Oxidation einer Tl/Cu/P-Legierung

The Copper(II) Oxide Phosphate Cu₄O(PO₄)₂ in a New, Orthorhombic Modification by Oxidation of a Tl/Cu/P Alloy Single crystals of Cu₄O(PO₄)₂ in a new, orthorhombic modification were prepared by reaction of a Tl/Cu/P alloy with oxygen. The compound crystallizes in the space group Pnma with Z = 4 and lattice constants a = 808.8(5) pm, b = 627.0(7) pm, c = 1338.3(1) pm. It is isotypic with the orthorhombic form of Cu₄O(AsO₄)₂. The copper atoms are five-coordinated by oxygen. The distorted square-pyramidal and trigonal-bipyramidal polyhedra are connected by edges and vertices to form [Cu₈O₁₈] ribbons running along [010] and forming slabs perpendicular to the c-axis interconnected by phosphate groups.     

FeII2(PO4)(OH), a synthetic analogue of wolfeite

This paper reports the hydrothermal synthesis and crystal structure refinement of diiron(II) phosphate hydroxide, Fe^II₂(PO₄)(OH), obtained at 1063 K and 2.5 GPa. This phosphate is the synthetic analogue of the mineral wolfeite, and has a crystal structure topologically identical to those of minerals of the triplite–triploidite group. The complex framework contains edge‐ and corner‐sharing FeO₄(OH) and FeO₄(OH)₂ polyhedra, linked via corner‐sharing to the PO₄ tetrahedra (average P—O distances are between 1.537 and 1.544 Å). Four five‐coordinated Fe sites are at the centers of distorted trigonal bipyramids (average Fe—O distances are between 2.070 and 2.105 Å), whereas the coordination environments of the remaining Fe sites are distorted octahedra (average Fe—O distances are between 2.146 and 2.180 Å). The Fe—O distances are similar to those observed in natural Mg‐rich wolfeite, except for two Fe—O bond distances, which are significantly longer in synthetic Fe²⁺₂(PO₄)(OH).     

A new heteroleptic oxalate‐based compound: poly[[2‐(aminomethyl)pyridine]di‐μ6‐oxalato‐chromium(III)potassium(I)]

The title compound, [KCr(C₂O₂)₂(C₆H₈N₂)]_n, was obtained from aqueous solution and analyzed with single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction at 100 K. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c and displays a three‐dimensional polymeric architecture built up by bimetallic oxalate‐bridged Cr^III–K helical chains linked through centrosymmetric K₂O₂ units to yield a sheet‐like alternating P/M arrangement which looks like that of the previously described two‐dimensional [NaCr(ox)₂(pyim)(H₂O)]·2H₂O [pyim is 2‐(pyridin‐2‐yl)imidazole; Lei et al. (2006). Inorg. Chem. Commun. 9 , 486–488]. The Cr^III ions in each helix have the same chirality. The infinite neutral sheets are eclipsed with respect to each other and are held together by a hydrogen‐bonding network involving 2‐(aminomethyl)pyridine H atoms and oxalate O atoms. Each sheet gives rise to channels of Cr₄K₄ octanuclear rings and each resultant hole is occupied by a pair of 2‐(aminomethyl)pyridine ligands with partial overlap. The shortest Cr...Cr distance [5.593 (4) Å] is shorter than usually observed in the K–M^III–oxalate family.     

Bismuth(III) Complexes with N,N‐Di(2‐hydroxylethyl)aminodithiocarboxylate: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of {Bi[S2CN(C2H4OH)2]2[1, 10‐Phen]2(NO3)}·3H2O and (Bi[S2CN(C2H4OH)2]3}2

Two novel one‐ and two‐dimensional network structure bismuth(III) complexes with N, N‐di(2‐hydroxylethyl)‐aminodithiocarboxylate, {Bi[S₂CN(C₂H₄OH)₂]₂[1, 10‐Phen]₂(NO₃)}·3H₂O (1) and (Bi[S₂CN(C₂H₄OH)₂]₃)₂ (2) were synthesized. Their crystal and molecular structures were determined by X‐ray single crystal diffraction analysis. The crystal 1 belongs to monoclinic system with space group C2/c, a=1.6431(7) nm, b=2.4323(10) nm, c= 1.2646(5) nm, β=126. 237(5), Z=4, V=4.076(3) nm³, D_c=1.757 Mg/m^3, μ=4.598 mm^?1, F(000)=2156, R= 0.0211, wR=0.0369. The structure shows a distorted square antiprism configuration with eight‐coordination for the central Bi atom. The one‐dimensional chain structure was formed by H‐bonding interaction between hydroxyl group of N, N‐di(2‐hydroxylethyl)aminodithiocarboxylate ligands and crystal water. The crystal 2 belongs to monoclinic system with space group p2(1)/c, a= 1.1149(4) nm, b=2.1274(8) nrn, c=2.2107(8) nm, β=98.325(8)°, 2=4, V=5. 188(3) nm³, Dc=1.920 Mg/m³, μ=7.315 mm^?1, F(000)=2944, R=0.0565, wR=0.0772. The structure shows a distorted square antiprism configuration with eight‐coordination for the central Bi atoms. The two‐dimensional network structure was formed by H‐bonding interaction between adjacent molecules.     

The iron phosphate K3Fe5(PO4)6

The crystal structure of tripotassium pentairon hexaphosphate has been determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The structure contains one Fe atom on a center of symmetry, one K, two Fe and two P atoms on twofold axes, and one Fe, two P and one K atom in general positions. The K₃Fe₅(PO₄)₆ structure consists of a complex three‐dimensional framework of corner‐sharing between iron polyhedra, and corner‐ and edge‐sharing between PO₄ tetrahedra and iron polyhedra (FeO₅ and FeO₆). This linkage between iron and phosphorus forms intersecting channels containing the K atoms.     

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.     

Structure and magnetic properties of binuclear [Cu(amppz)(μ-NC)Fe(CN)4NO] (amppz = 1,4-bis(3-aminopropyl)piperazine)

The heterobimetallic compound [Cu(amppz)(μ-NC)Fe(CN)₄NO] (amppz = 1,4-bis(3-aminopropyl)piperazine) has been prepared by the reaction of [Cu(amppz)(ClO₄)]ClO₄ and Na₂[Fe(CN)₅NO]?2H₂O in aqueous solution and was characterized by IR spectroscopy, magnetic measurement, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The neutral complex has a cyanide-bridged binuclear structure in which the iron(II) is six-coordinate by five carbons from cyano groups (one of them forms a bridge) and one nitrogen from nitrosyl in an octahedral arrangement, whereas the copper(II) is five-coordinate by four amppz-nitrogens and one cyanide-nitrogen in a distorted square-pyramidal geometry. Magnetic investigation revealed a weak antiferromagnetic intermolecular interaction between the copper(II) ions with T_N = 6 K.     

Study of the Interaction of Bis(4‐pyridylthio)methane with Copper(II) Chloride and Bromide

The new ligand bis(4‐pyridylthio)methane (4‐bpytm) ( 1 ) and its complexes [CuX₂(4‐bpytm)] and [CuX₂(4‐bpytm)₂] (X = Cl and Br) ( 2 – 5 ) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR‐Raman, UV/Vis spectroscopy. The structures of (4‐bpytm) ( 1 ), [CuCl₂(4‐bpytm)₂] ( 3 ) and [CuBr₂(4‐bpytm)₂] ( 4 ) were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. X‐ray analysis of the 1:2 derivatives reveals that the copper atom has a distorted (4 + 2) octahedral environment. The copper atom is coordinated by four nitrogen atoms from four bridging 4‐bpytm ligands and two halogen atoms. The axial Cu–N bonds are considerably longer than the equatorial Cu–N bonds owing to JahñTeller distortion. CuX₂ units are linked to each other through bridging 4‐bpytm ligands to form a 2D interpenetrated coordination polymer. The structural parameters of the 4‐bpytm ligand in these complexes were compared with those of the free ligand.     

The Unique Crystal Structure of the Triclinic Samarium(III) Oxoselenate(IV) Sm2[SeO3]3

Pale yellow, needle‐shaped single crystals of Sm₂[SeO₃]₃ were obtained by heating stoichiometric mixtures of Sm₂O₃ and SeO₂ (molar ratio: 1:3) along with substantial amounts of CsCl as fluxing agent in evacuated sealed silica tubes at 830 °C for one week. According to X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction data, Sm₂[SeO₃]₃ crystallizes triclinic (space group: ) with two formula units per unit cell of the dimensions a = 698.62(7), b = 789.71(8), c = 910.34(9) pm, α = 96.693(5), β = 104.639(5), γ = 115.867(5)°. Its crystal structure contains two crystallographically distinct Sm³⁺ cations in eight‐ and ninefold coordination with oxygen atoms arranged as distorted uncapped or capped square antiprisms (d(Sm³⁺?O^2?) = 232?271 pm). These [(Sm1)O₈] and [(Sm2)O₉] polyhedra share opposite edges and faces to form zigzag chains along [100] with discrete pyramidal [SeO₃]^2? anions bridging units. Further linkage by [SeO₃]^2? anions in [010] direction leads to a three‐dimensional network, which exhibits almost rectangular channels along [111]. These tunnels offer width enough to incorporate the free non‐bonding electron pairs (?lone pairs”?) at the Se⁴⁺ cations, since all nine different Ψ¹‐tetrahedral [SeO₃]^2? groups (d(Se⁴⁺?O^2?) = 165?173 pm, ?(O–Se–O) = 94 – 108°) exhibit a pronounced stereochemical ?lone‐pair”? activity. For not being isotypic with neither triclinic Er₂[SeO₃]₃ (CN(Er³⁺) = 7 and 8) nor the remainder rare‐earth metal(III) oxoselenates(IV) of the composition M₂[SeO₃]₃ (≡ M₂Se₃O₉; M = Sc, Y, La, Ce – Lu), Sm₂[SeO₃]₃ claims a unique crystal structure among them.