The Single Crystal Structures of the Copper Usovites Ba2CaCuV2F14 and Ba2CaCuCr2F14

The results of single crystal X‐ray structure determinations are reported for Ba₂CaCuV₂F₁₄ (a = 1383.6(3), b = 540.89(8), c = 1493.1(3) pm, β = 91.65(3)°) and Ba₂CaCuCr₂F₁₄ (a = 1381.1(5), b = 535.5(1), c = 1481.4(6) pm, β = 91,50(4)°), both isotypic with usovite (space group C2/c, Z = 4). The resulting average distances are V‐F: 193.8 pm, Cr‐F: 190.7 pm, and Cu‐F: 209.2 resp. 207.1 pm for the Jahn‐Teller elongated [CuF₆] octahedra. Within the cross‐linked double chains of octahedra F‐bridged trimers M‐Cu‐M, magnetically studied earlier, are confirmed and discussed.     

Struktur und Magnetismus von Fluoriden Cs2MCu3F10 (M = Mg,Mn, Co,Ni), Varianten des CsCu2F5‐Typs

Structure and Magnetism of Fluorides Cs₂MCu₃F₁₀ (M = Mg, Mn, Co, Ni), Variants of the CsCu₂F₅ Type X‐ray structure determinations of single crystals showed that compounds Cs₂MCu₃F₁₀ crystallize with Z = 2 in space group P2₁/n (No.14) (M = Mn) of the CsCu₂F₅ type resp. in its supergroup I2/m (No.12) (M = Mg, Co, Ni). Cs₂MgCu₃F₁₀: a = 714.9(1), b = 736.8(1), c = 940.4(1) pm, b = 96.29(1)°, (Mg‐F: 199.2 pm); Cs₂MnCu₃F₁₀: a = 725.1(1), b = 742.7(1), c = 951.0(2) pm, b = 97.28(3)°, (Mn‐F: 209.1 pm); Cs₂CoCu₃F₁₀: a = 717.8(3), b = 739.1(2), c = 939.4(4) pm, b = 97.49(2)°, (Co‐F: 203.1 pm); Cs₂NiCu₃F₁₀: a = 716.3(1), b = 737.7(1), c = 938.2(2) pm, b = 97.09(1)°, (Ni‐F: 201.0 pm). As determined directly for the Mg compound and generally concluded from the average distances M‐F noted, M substitution concerns mainly the octahedrally coordinated position of the CsCu₂F₅ structure, the distortion of which is very much reduced thereby. Within the remaining [CuF₄] and [CuF₅] coordinations, in contrast to CsCu₂F₅, one F ligand is disordered, in case of the Mn compound the pyramidally coordinated Cu atom, too. The magnetic properties are complex and point to frustration and spin glass effects. Only at the diamagnetically substituted variants with M = Mg, Zn no Néel point appears, which is reached at 27, 23, 36 and 55 K for M = Mn, Co, Ni and Cu, resp. At lower temperatures ferri‐ resp. weak ferromagnetism and hysteresis is observed.     

Synthese und Einkristallstrukturanalyse von [M(NH3)6]C60 · 6 NH3 (M = Co2+, Zn2+)

Synthesis and Single Crystal Structure Analysis of [M(NH₃)₆]C₆₀ · 6 NH₃ (M = Co²⁺, Zn²⁺) [M(NH₃)₆]C₆₀ · 6 NH₃ (M = Co²⁺, Zn²⁺) was synthesized from K₂C₆₀ by ion exchange in liquid ammonia. According to single crystal structure analyses the new fullerides are isostructural to the respective Mn, Ni and Cd compounds. The deformation patterns of the C₆₀^2– anions are similar within this group of compounds. However, there are no indications for significant deformations of the cages as a whole, which could be attributed to a Jahn‐Teller distortion.     

Theoretical study on the structures and electron spectra of C60M12 (M=Li,Na, Be)

Intermediate neglect of differential overlap (INDO) method was used to study the structures and the electronic spectra of C₆₀M₁₂ (M=Li, Na, Be). The calculations indicate that in the minimal energy configuration of C₆₀M₁₂ (M=Li, Na) the C₆₀ cage still retains I_h symmetry and the 12 Li or Na atoms are symmetrically located above the pentagons of the C₆₀ cage, whereas the difference between the double and single bonds has been significantly reduced. In contrast, because six electrons are filled in the fivefold‐degenerated h_g orbital of C₆₀, the C_s structure of C₆₀Be₁₂ has illustrated the occurrence of Jahn‐Teller distortion. Based on the optimized geometries, the electronic absorption spectra were calculated and the nature of red shift was discussed. ©1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Quant Chem 73: 505–509, 1999     

Struktur und magnetische Eigenschaften von Bis{3‐amino‐1,2,4‐triazolium(1+)}pentafluoromanganat(III): (3‐atriazH)2[MnF5]

Structure and Magnetic Properties of Bis{3‐amino‐1,2,4‐triazolium(1+)}pentafluoromanganate(III): (3‐atriazH)₂[MnF₅] The crystal structure of (3‐atriazH)₂[MnF₅], space group P1, Z = 4, a = 8.007(1) Å, b = 11.390(1) Å, c = 12.788(1) Å, α = 85.19(1)°, β = 71.81(1)°, γ = 73.87(1)°, R = 0.034, is built by octahedral trans‐chain anions [MnF₅]^2–_∞ separated by the mono‐protonated organic amine cations. The [MnF₆] octahedra are strongly elongated along the chain axis (<Mn–F_ax> 2.135 Å, <Mn–F_eq> 1.842 Å), mainly due to the Jahn‐Teller effect, the chains are kinked with an average bridge angle Mn–F–Mn = 139.3°. Below 66 K the compound shows 1D‐antiferromagnetism with an exchange energy of J/k = –10.8 K. 3D ordering is observed at T_N = 9.0 K. In spite of the large inter‐chain separation of 8.2 Å a remarkable inter‐chain interaction with |J′/J| = 1.3 · 10^–5 is observed, mediated probably by H‐bonds. That as well as the less favourable D/J ratio of 0.25 excludes the existence of a Haldene phase possible for Mn³⁺ (S = 2).     

Perovskite Distortion Inverted: Crystal Structures of (A3N)As (A = Mg,Ca, Sr,Ba)

Powder samples of the compounds (A₃N)As (A = Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba) were prepared by reacting the respective alkaline earth metal nitrides and arsenic in nickel ampoules. (Mg₃N)As crystallizes in a cubic unit cell (space group Pm3 m, no. 221) with inverse perovskite structure. The analogous compounds of calcium, strontium, and barium crystallize in an orthorhombic unit cell (space group Pnma, no. 62) as distorted inverse perovskites in the GdFeO₃ structure type. The degree of distortion was quantified based on a newly developed vectorial comparison of the atomic sites of coordination polyhedra with the ideal positions (PolyDis). Based on this analysis, the distortion increases with the size of the alkaline earth metal cation.     

On the Crystal Structure of K2Cu5Cl8(OH)4·2H2O

Single crystals of K₂Cu₅Cl₈(OH)₄·2H₂O were grown using hydrothermal techniques. The compound is monoclinic with a = 11.6424(11), b = 6.5639(4), c = 11.7710(10)Å, β = 91.09(1)°, V = 899.4(2)ų, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2. The crystal structure was determined using single crystal X‐ray diffraction data and refined to a residual of R(|F|) = 0.025 for 1208 independent observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Two out of three crystallographically independent Cu atoms are coordinated to four near hydroxyl groups or chlorine atoms and two more distant Cl atoms, giving an octahedrally Jahn‐Teller distorted (4+2)‐configuration. For the remaining third copper cation a square‐planar coordination can be found. Edge‐sharing of the octahedra results in the formation of kagome‐type sheets parallel to (100). The octahedral layers are decorated on both sides by planar [Cu(OH)₂Cl₂]‐units around the third Cu atom. The K atoms are located between adjacent sheets and are surrounded by six Cl atoms as well as two water molecules. The coordination polyhedra about the K‐atoms can be described as distorted bicapped trigonal prisms. Additional linkage is provided by intra‐ as well as inter‐layer hydrogen bonds (O—H···Cl, O—H···O).     

The Ternary System BaF2/CuF2/AlF3 and the Crystal Structure of Ba45Cu28Al17F197

The ternary system BaF₂/CuF₂/AlF₃ is investigated by X‐ray diffraction techniques and an isothermal section at 620 °C is established. It exhibits ten quaternary phases and among them Ba₄₅Cu₂₈Al₁₇F₁₉₇. This fluoride has a triclinic cell: a = 14.024(1) Å, b = 23.778(1) Å, c = 25.480(1) Å, α = 90.44(1)°, β = 90.26(1)°, γ = 107.03(1)°, Z = 2. Its crystal structure was solved in the space group P1 (n^o1), from X‐ray single crystal data using 41976 unique reflections. It is built up from a complex arrangement of aluminium and copper fluorine polyhedra, which are regular [AlF₆] and strongly distorted [CuF₆] octahedra, [CuF₆] trigonal prisms and [Cu₂F₁₀] bipolyhedral units constituted either by two octahedra, or one octahedron and one trigonal prism, connected by an edge. These polyhedra are organized in planes of about two octahedra thickness, which form a succession of sheets running perpendicularly to the [100] direction of the cell. Each sheet is constituted by infinite chains of distorted polyhedra connected by edges and vertices and linked together by the vertices of blocks of four and six polyhedra, involving aluminium fluorine octahedra and copper fluorine bipolyhedral units or octahedra. The barium ions, 10 to 14‐coordinated to fluorine atoms, ensure the electroneutrality of the structure. They are inserted inside the planes.     

Hybrid Inorganic‐Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of RbFe(SO4)(C2O4)0.5·H2O and CsM(SO4)(C2O4)0.5·H2O (M = Mn,Fe)

Three new alkali metal transition metal sulfate‐oxalates, RbFe(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O and CsM(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O (M = Mn, Fe) were prepared through hydrothermal reactions and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, solid state UV/Vis/NIR diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, infrared spectra, thermogravimetric analysis, and powder X‐ray diffraction. The title compounds all crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (no. 14) with lattice parameters: a = 7.9193(5), b = 9.4907(6), c = 8.8090(6) Å, β = 95.180(2)°, Z = 4 for RbFe(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O; a = 8.0654(11), b = 9.6103(13), c = 9.2189(13) Å, β = 94.564(4)°, Z = 4 for CsMn(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O; and a = 7.9377(3), b = 9.5757(4), c = 9.1474(4) Å, β = 96.1040(10)°, Z = 4 for CsFe(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O. All compounds exhibit three‐dimensional frameworks composed of [MO₆] octahedra, [SO₄]^2– tetrahedra, and [C₂O₄]^2– anions. The alkali cations are located in one‐dimensional tunnels.     

Struktur‐ und magnetochemische Untersuchungen an Ba5Mn3F19 und verwandten Verbindungen AII5MIII3F19

Structural and Magnetochemical Studies of Ba₅Mn₃F₁₉ and Related Compounds A^II₅M^III₃F₁₉ Single crystal structure determinations by X‐ray methods were performed at the following compounds, crystallizing tetragonally body‐centred (Z = 4): Sr₅V₃F₁₉ (a = 1423.4(2), c = 728.9(1) pm), Sr₅Cr₃F₁₉ (a = 1423.5(2), c = 728.1(1) pm), Ba₅Mn₃F₁₉ (a = 1468.9(1), c = 770.3(1) pm, Ba₅Fe₃F₁₉ (a = 1483.5(1), c = 766.7(1) pm), and Ba₅Ga₃F₁₉ (a = 1466.0(2), c = 760.1(2) pm). Only Ba₅Mn₃F₁₉ was refined in space group I4cm (mean distances for elongated octahedra Mn1–F: 185/207 pm equatorial/axial; for compressed octahedra Mn2–F: 199/182 pm), the remaining compounds in space group I4/m. In all cases the octahedral ligand spheres of the M1 atoms showed disorder, the [M1F₆] octahedra being connected into chains in one part of the compounds and into dimers in the other. The magnetic properties of the V, Cr and Mn compounds named above and of Pb₅Mn₃F₁₉ and Sr₅Fe₃F₁₉ as well were studied; the results are discussed in context with the in part problematic structures.     

Dimensions of the Ozonide Anion in M([18]crown‐6)O3·x NH3 with M = K (x = 2), Rb (x = 1) and Cs (x = 8)

Reaction of alkali metal ozonides (KO₃, RbO₃ and CsO₃) with [18]crown‐6 in liquid ammonia yields compounds of the composition M([18]crown‐6)O₃·x NH₃ with M = K (x = 2), Rb (x = 1) and Cs (x = 8). The large intermolecular distance between adjacent radical anions in these compounds leads to almost ideal paramagnetic behavior according to Curie's law. Discrepancies concerning the structure of the ozonide anions in the K and Cs compound compared to a former investigation on Rb([18]crown‐6)O₃·NH₃ have been resolved by means of DFT calculations and a single‐crystal structure redetermination.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (CH3NH3)2[Cu(NO3)4]: a Rare Example of a Tetranitratocuprate(II) with a Light Cation of the Type M2[Cu(NO3)4]

The reaction of methylammonium nitrate and copper(II) nitrate pentahemihydrate in concentrated nitric acid yields the novel bis(monomethylammonium) tetranitratocuprate(II). By evaporation of the nitric acid at elevated temperatures single crystals suitable for crystal structure analysis by X‐ray diffraction were obtained. The crystal structure shows a clear Jahn‐Teller distortion in the octahedral nitratocuprate anion.     

Cu(II) in liquid ammonia: an approach by hybrid quantum-mechanical/molecular-mechanical molecular dynamics simulation.

To investigate the solvation structure of the Cu(II) ion in liquid ammonia, ab initio quantum-mechanical/molecular-mechanical (QM/MM) molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were carried out at Hartree Fock (HF) and hybrid density functional theory (B3 LYP) levels. A sixfold-coordinated species was found to be predominant in the HF case whereas five- and sixfold-coordinated complexes were obtained in a ratio 2:1 from the B3 LYP simulation. In contrast to hydrated Cu(II), which exhibits a typical Jahn-Teller distortion, the geometrical arrangement of ligand molecules in the case of ammonia can be described as a [2 + 4] ([2 + 3]) configuration with 4 (3) elongated copper-nitrogen bonds. First shell solvent exchange reactions at picosecond rate took place in both HF and B3 LYP simulations, again in contrast to the more stable sixfold-coordinated hydrate. NH3 ligands apparently lead to strongly accelerated dynamics of the Cu(II) solvate due to the "inverse" [2 + 4] structure with its larger number of elongated copper-ligand bonds. Several dynamical properties, such as mean ligand residence times or ion-ligand stretching frequencies, prove the high lability of the solvated complex.     

Fluoride‐Bridged {GdIII3MIII2} (M=Cr,Fe, Ga) Molecular Magnetic Refrigerants

The reaction of fac‐[M^IIIF₃(Me₃tacn)]?x H₂O with Gd(NO₃)₃?5H₂O affords a series of fluoride‐bridged, trigonal bipyramidal {Gd^III₃M^III₂} (M=Cr ( 1 ), Fe ( 2 ), Ga ( 3 )) complexes without signs of concomitant GdF₃ formation, thereby demonstrating the applicability even of labile fluoride‐complexes as precursors for 3d–4f systems. Molecular geometry enforces weak exchange interactions, which is rationalized computationally. This, in conjunction with a lightweight ligand sphere, gives rise to large magnetic entropy changes of 38.3 J kg^?1 K^?1 ( 1 ) and 33.1 J kg^?1 K^?1 ( 2 ) for the field change 7 T→0 T. Interestingly, the entropy change, and the magnetocaloric effect, are smaller in 2 than in 1 despite the larger spin ground state of the former secured by intramolecular Fe–Gd ferromagnetic interactions. This observation underlines the necessity of controlling not only the ground state but also close‐lying excited states for successful design of molecular refrigerants.     

Dithiolene complexes as metalloligands: [Cu(en)2][Cu(mnt)2], an S = ½ spin chain

The paramagnetic dithiolene complex [Cu(mnt)₂]^2– (mnt: 1,2-dicyanoethylene-1,2-dithiolate) is used as metalloligand for coordination of dicationic [Cu(en)₂]²⁺ (en: ethylenediamine) complex, leading to the formation of chains of alternating [Cu(mnt)₂]^2–and [Cu(en)₂]²⁺ moieties through C≡N•••Cu•••N≡C trans coordination with N•••Cu distance of 2.664(4) Å and a noticeable deviation from linearity as the C≡N•••Cu angle amounts to 146.3(3)°. The [Cu(en)₂][Cu(mnt)₂] salt exhibits weak antiferromagnetic interactions between spin carriers along the chains and slightly stronger inter-chain [Cu(mnt)₂]•••[Cu(mnt)₂] antiferromagnetic interactions through intermolecular S•••S contacts.     

Zwei Galliumfluorid-Ammoniakate: Ga(NH3)F3 und Ga(NH3)2F3

Two Gallium Fluoride Ammine Complexes: Ga(NH₃)F₃ and Ga(NH₃)₂F₃ Two gallium trifluoride ammines, Ga(NH₃)F₃ and Ga(NH₃)₂F₃, are obtained as single crystals through oxidation of gallium metal with NH₄HF₂ (Ga : NH₄HF₂ = 1 : 1.5) and NH₄F (Ga : NH₄F = 1 : 3.5), respectively, at 450 °C and 400 °C. Ga(NH₃)F₃ crystallizes with the non-centrosymmetric space group Abm2 (a = b = 544.6(2) pm, c = 986.6(4) pm) forming two-dimensional layers of [Ga(NH₃)F₅] octahedra. The addition of another NH₃ molecule in Ga(NH₃)₂F₃ (orthorhombic, Immm, a = 700.0(3) pm, b = 724.7(2) pm, c = 393.1(1) pm) leads to one-dimensional rods of [Ga(NH₃)₂F₄] octahedra running parallel [001] which are stacked in the [010] direction. Infrared spectra suggest hydrogen bonding (N–H…F) in Ga(NH₃)F₃, for Ga(NH₃)₂F₃ an unequivocal statement is not possible.     

Jahn‐Teller‐Ordnung in Mangan(III)‐fluoridsulfaten. II. Phasenübergang und Verzwillingung bei K2[MnF3(SO4)] und 1D Magnetismus in Verbindungen A2[MnF3(SO4)] (A = K,NH4, Rb,Cs)

Jahn‐Teller Ordering in Manganese(III) Fluoride Sulfates. II. Phase Transition and Twinning of K₂[MnF₃(SO₄)] and 1D Magnetism in Compounds A₂[MnF₃(SO₄)] (A = K, NH₄, Rb, Cs) According to single‐crystal X‐ray investigations, K₂[MnF₃(SO₄)] crystallizes at low temperature, like the isostructural Rb, NH₄, and Cs analogues in space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, e.g. at 100 K with a = 7.197, b = 10.704, c = 8.427Å, β = 91.84°. Below about 300 K, the crystals are found to be [001] axis twins. Using a new integration method for area detector records, nearly complete intensity data could be gained allowing for structure refinements of similar quality as for untwinned crystals (e.g. at 100 K: wR₂ = 0.050, R = 0.020 for all reflections). With rising temperature, the monoclinic angle approaches continuously 90°. For an ordering parameter Δβ = β?90° a 2^nd‐order phase transition is observed with an exponent λ = 0.17. At the transition temperature of 280 K resulting from the fit, the monoclinic structure changes – with delay – to orthorhombic with the minimum super‐group Pnca, a = 7.243, b = 10.763, c = 8.457Å, R = 0.024, as found in an early structure determination at room temperature by Edwards 1971. In the chain‐like [MnF₃(SO₄)]^2? anions, manganese(III) is octahedrally coordinated by two trans‐terminal and two trans‐bridging fluorine ligands as well as by the O atoms of two trans‐bridging sulfate ligands. At low temperature, the octahedral elongation by the Jahn‐Teller effect alternates between a F–Mn–F and an O–Mn–O axis (antiferrodistortive ordering). All bridges are asymmetric. From about 320 K on they become symmetric. Due to 2D dynamical Jahn‐Teller effect all octahedra appear compressed. All compounds A₂[MnF₃(SO₄)] show 1D antiferromagnetism. The antiferrodistortive Jahn‐Teller order at low temperatures and the small bridge angles explain the much lower magnetic exchange energies and their inverse relation to the bridge angles as compared with other fluoromanganate(III) chain compounds with the usual ferrodistortive ordering.