Nd2(SeO3)2(SeO4) · 2H2O – a Mixed‐Valence Compound containing Selenium in the Oxidation States +IV and +VI

Pale pink crystals of Nd₂(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄) · 2H₂O were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions from H₂SeO₃ and Nd₂O₃ at about 200 °C. X‐ray diffraction on powder and single‐crystals revealed that the compound crystallizes with the monoclinic space group C 2/c (a = 12.276(1) Å, b = 7.0783(5) Å, c = 13.329(1) Å, β = 104.276(7)°). The crystal structure of Nd₂(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄) · 2H₂O is an ordered variant of the corresponding erbium compound. Eight oxygen atoms coordinate the Nd^III atom in the shape of a bi‐capped trigonal prism. The oxygen atoms are part of pyramidal (Se^IVO₃)^2? groups, (Se^VIO₄)^2? tetrahedra and water molecules. The [NdO₈] polyhedra share edges to form chains oriented along [010]. The selenate ions link these chains into layers parallel to (001). The layers are interconnected by the selenite ions into a three‐dimensional framework. The dehydration of Nd₂(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄) · 2H₂O starts at 260 °C. The thermal decomposition into Nd₂SeO₅, SeO₂ and O₂ at 680 °C is followed by further loss of SeO₂ leaving cubic Nd₂O₃.     

A Tetrameric Neodymium Silanolate: [Nd(OSiMe3)3]4

The title compound [Nd(OSiMe₃)₃]₄ ( 1 ) was prepared by reaction of [Nd{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃] with Me₃SiOH in toluene at room temperature. Compound 1 crystallized from a concentrated toluene solution in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with the lattice constants a = 15.144(1) Å, b = 25.142(1) Å, c = 20.391(1) Å and β = 103.755(2)°. In the solid state a tetramer is observed which shows Nd‐O bond distances in the range 2.129(2)‐2.675(2) Å.     

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.     

The New Cesium Praseodymium Thiophosphate Cs3Pr5[PS4]6

Transparent platelet‐shaped green single crystals of the title compound were obtained by the reaction of cesium bromide, praseodymium, sulfur, and red phosphorus in the molar ratio 1:2:8:2 with an excess of CsBr as flux in evacuated silica ampoules at 950 °C for fourteen days. Cs₃Pr₅[PS₄]₆ crystallizes monoclinically in the space group C2/c (a = 1627.78(7), b = 1315.09(6), c = 2110.45(9) pm, β = 103.276(5)°; Z = 4). Its crystal structure is different from all the other alkali‐metal containing ortho‐thiophosphates of the lanthanides, since it is not possible to formulate a layer containing the praseodymium centered sulfur polyhedra ([PrS₈]^13—, d(Pr—S) = 286 — 307 pm) and the isolated [PS₄]^3— tetrahedra (d(P—S) = 202 — 207 pm, ?(S—P—S) = 104 — 106°). All these tetrahedra are edge‐sharing with the metal polyhedra to build up a framework instead. The coordination sphere of the half occupied (Cs2)⁺ cations (CN = 10 + 2) can be described as two six‐membered sulfur rings in chair conformation containing a “cesium‐pair” in the middle. In contrast the (Cs1)⁺ cations are surrounded in the not unusual configuration of tetracapped trigonal prisms (CN = 10, better 10 + 2 as well).     

Copper(I) d10···d10 Interactions and Diselenide(1–) Radical Anions in Mixed Valent Selenides Cu4–δBiSe4I

Melting reactions of copper, CuI, selenium, and Bi₂Se₃ yielded black, shiny needles of Cu₄BiSe₄I = Cu₄BiSe₂(Se₂)I. The compound decomposes peritectically above 635(5) K and crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a = 960.1(1) pm, b = 413.16(3) pm, and c = 2274.7(2) pm (T = 293(2) K). In the crystal structure, strands ${1}\atop{{\infty}}$ [BiSeSe_2/2(Se₂)_2/2]^3– run along [010]. Therein, the bismuth(III) cation is coordinated by five selenium atoms, which form a square pyramid. The copper(I) cations are coordinated tetrahedrally by selenide, diselenide and iodide ions. Edge‐sharing of these tetrahedra results in zigzag chains of copper cations with short distances of 262.7(4) pm. Enhanced dispersion of the 3d bands, the Crystal Orbital Hamilton Populations (COHP), and disynaptic ELI‐D basins indicate weakly attractive d¹⁰···d¹⁰ interactions between the copper cations. The semiconducting properties and the calculated electronic band structure suggest an electron‐precise compound. In copper‐deficient Cu_3.824(8)BiSe₄I, the Cu···Cu distances are 5 pm shorter, and Raman spectroscopy indicates the presence of diselenide(1–) radical anions besides the diselenide(2–) groups. As a result, in Cu_3.824(8)BiSe₄I, selenium coexists in the oxidations states –II, –I, and –0.5.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Neodymium Complex with Glycine [Nd(Gly)(H_2O)_7]Cl_3

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Preparation and Crystal Structure of the Neodymium Borohydride [Li(thf)4]2[Nd2(μ‐Cl)2(BH4)6(thf)2]

The neodymium borohydride [Li(thf)₄]₂[Nd₂(μ‐Cl)₂(BH₄)₆(thf)₂] was synthesized from neodymium chloride and lithium borohydride. The compound crystallized in the triclinic crystal system, space group (No. 2) with the cell constants a = 14.8613(11), b = 17.8715(13), c = 23.5846(18) Å, α = 100.760(6), β = 90.648(6) and γ = 103.294(6)°. Each neodymium atom is coordinated by three borohydride anions and a THF molecule whereas two neodymium cations are bridged through two chloro ligands. The charge of the [Nd₂(μ‐Cl)₂(BH₄)₆(thf)₂]²⁻ anion, which represents the first structurally characterized binuclear mixed borohydride chlorido complex, is compensated by two [Li(thf)₄]⁺ cations.     

Structure and Magnetic Properties of a Novel Two‐Dimensional Complex from 1, 3, 5‐Benzenetricarboxylate and Neodymium(III) — {[Nd(1, 3, 5‐benzenetricarboxylate)(H2O)4] · H2O}n

A unique neodymium(III) complex, {[Nd(BTC)(H₂O)₄] · H₂O}_n (BTC = 1, 3, 5‐benzenetricarboxylate), was obtained from the reaction between Nd(ClO₄)₃ · xH₂O and Na₃BTC. Coordination bonds, hydrogen bonds, and π‐π stacking form a supramolecular structure with a novel, two‐dimensional framework. The temperature‐dependent magnetic susceptibilities were analyzed by the Curie‐Weiss law; the following values were found C = 1.32, θ = —18.3 K, respectively.     

[Na·6THF][Cp3Nd(μ-H)NdCp3]·2THF配合物的合成与分子结构

Rossmanith^[1]报导,无水NdCl₃和萘锂在THF溶液中可生成NdCl₂·2THF。我们在研究这一类型化合物时考察了NdCl₃·2THF和CpNa(Cp为环戊二烯)在THF中的反应,分离出一种氢化物——[Na·6THF][Cp₃Nd(μ-H)NdCp₃]·2THF。     

Two New Quaternary Thiophosphates with Pseudo One‐dimensional Structures: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Cs3Sm[PS4]2 and Rb3Sm[PS4]2

The new thiophosphates Rb₃Sm[PS₄]₂ and Cs₃Sm[PS₄]₂ were obtained as pale yellow needles using an in‐situ formed thiophosphate flux. Rb₃Sm[PS₄]₂ crystallizes in the space group P2₁ with a = 9.7061(19) Å, b = 6.7517(14) Å, c = 11.395(2) Å, β = 90.63(3)°, (Z = 2); Cs₃Sm[PS₄]₂ in space group P2₁/n with a = 15.311(3) Å, b = 6.8762(14) Å, c = 15.352(3) Å, β = 99.49(3)°, (Z = 4). The crystal structures are characterized by the formation of complex anionic chains, which run along the [010] direction in both structures. One of the two independent thiophosphate groups connects three Sm³⁺ cations to form an infinite zigzag like arrangement, while the other acts as a terminal ligand to one Sm³⁺ions. Such a μ₃ or face‐grafting coordination mode of a [PS₄]³⁻ anion is not very common. The Sm³⁺ ions are in bicapped trigonal prismatic chalcogen coordination. The average Sm–S distances within the trigonal prisms are close to 2.88Å, while the bonds to the capping atoms are distinctly longer. The chains are chiral yet their symmetry is close to 2₁/m. In contrast to the rubidium compound, Cs₃Sm[PS₄]₂ contains both enantiomorphs. In both structures the chains are arranged as a distorted hexagonal rod packing.     

New Hexachalcogeno–Hypodiphosphates of the Alkali Metals: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectra of the Hexathiodiphosphate(IV) Hydrates K4[P2S6] · 4 H2O,Rb4[P2S6] · 6 H2O,and Cs4[P2S6] · 6 H2O

The new hexathiodiphosphate(IV) hydrates K₄[P₂S₆] · 4 H₂O ( 1 ), Rb₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O ( 2 ), and Cs₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O ( 3 ) were synthesized by soft chemistry reactions from aqueous solutions of Na₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O and the corresponding heavy alkali‐metal hydroxides. Their crystal structures were determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. K₄[P₂S₆] · 4 H₂O ( 1 ) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P 2₁/n with a = 803.7(1), b = 1129.2(1), c = 896.6(1) pm, β = 94.09(1)°, Z = 2. Rb₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O ( 2 ) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P 2₁/c with a = 909.4(2), b = 1276.6(2), c = 914.9(2) pm, β = 114.34(2)°, Z = 2. Cs₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O ( 3 ) crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 742.9(2), b = 929.8(2), c = 936.8(2) pm, α = 95.65(2), β = 112.87(2), γ = 112.77(2)°, Z = 1. The structures are built up by discrete [P₂S₆]^4? anions in staggered conformation, the corresponding alkali‐metal cations and water molecules. O ··· S and O ··· O hydrogen bonds between the [P₂S₆]^4? anions and the water molecules consolidate the structures into a three‐dimensional network. The different water‐content compositions result by the corresponding alkali‐metal coordination polyhedra and by the prefered number of water molecules in their coordination sphere, respectively. The FT‐Raman and FT‐IR/FIR spectra of the title compounds have been recorded and interpreted, especially with respect to the [P₂S₆]^4? group. The thermogravimetric analysis showed that K₄[P₂S₆] · 4 H₂O converted to K₄[P₂S₆] as it was heated at 100 °C.     

Nd3NCl6 und Nd4NS3Cl3: Zwei Neodymnitrid‐Derivate mit diskreten Einheiten kantenverknüpfter ([N2Nd6]12+) bzw. isolierter [NNd4]9+‐Tetraeder

Nd₃NCl₆ and Nd₄NS₃Cl₃: Two Derivatives of Neodymium Nitride with Discrete Units of Edge‐Shared ([N₂Nd₆]¹²⁺) and Isolated [NNd₄]⁹⁺ Tetrahedra, respectively For the preparation of Nd₃NCl₆ (orthorhombic, Pbca; a = 1049.71(8), b = 1106.83(8), c = 1621.1(1) pm; Z = 8) and Nd₄NS₃Cl₃ (hexagonal, P6₃mc; a = 922.78(6), c = 683.06(4) pm; Z = 2) elemental neodymium is reacted with sodium azide (NaN₃), neodymium trichloride (NdCl₃) and in the case of Nd₄NS₃Cl₃ additionally with sulfur in evacuated silica tubes at 750 °C (Nd₃NCl₆) and 850 °C (Nd₄NS₃Cl₃), respectively. Thereby the hydrolysis‐sensitive nitride chloride forms coarse, brick‐shaped single crystals, while those of the insensitive nitride sulfide chloride emerge hexagonally and pillar‐shaped. The pale violet compounds each exhibit [NNd₄] tetrahedra as characteristic structural features, which are connected via a common edge to form discrete pairs of tetrahedra ([N₂Nd₆]¹²⁺) in Nd₃NCl₆ and are present in Nd₄NS₃Cl₃ even as isolated [NNd₄]⁹⁺ units. Their three‐dimensional cross‐linkage as well as the charge‐balance regulation proceed solely through Cl^– anions in the nitride chloride, but through equimolar amounts of S^2– and Cl^– anions in the nitride sulfide chloride. The crystal structure of Nd₃NCl₆ shows three crystallographically independent Nd³⁺ cations, each of which is eightfold coordinated by anions (Nd1: 2 N^3– + 6 Cl^–; Nd2 and Nd3: 1 N^3– + 7 Cl^–). Only two different kinds of Nd³⁺ underlie the structure of Nd₄NS₃Cl₃: Nd1 is surrounded by one N^3–, six S^2– and three Cl^– with CN = 10, whereas one N^3–, four S^2– and three Cl^– only are coordinating Nd2 with CN = 8.     

Cs4BiAs3Se7: A Novel Bismuth‐Selenoarsenate with Infinite [BiAs3Se7]4– Chains Containing Two Different Anions, [AsSe3]3– and trans‐[As2Se4]4–

A new phase has been prepared by methanolothermal reaction of Cs₂CO₃, BiCl₃ and Li₃AsSe₃ at 130 °C for 36 hours. Cs₄BiAs₃Se₇ ( I ) reveals the first Bi‐selenoarsenate polyanionic chain [Bi(As₂Se₄)(AsSe₃)]^4–, consisting of Bi³⁺ ions in a distorted octahedral environment of [AsSe₃]^3– and trans‐[As₂Se₄]^4– units. The latter anion consists of a central “As₂⁴⁺” dumb‐bell whereby two Se atoms are attached to each of the As atoms. Structural Data: Space Group P2₁/n, a = 13.404(4) Å, b = 23.745(8) Å, c = 13.880(4) Å, β = 99.324(6)°, Z = 8.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Hydrated Ternary Cerium Sulfates: Mixed‐valence K5Ce2(SO4)6·H2O and K2Ce(SO4)3·H2O

A new chemical and structural interpretation of K₅Ce₂(SO₄)₆·H₂O ( I ) and a redetermination of the structure of K₂Ce(SO₄)₃·H₂O ( II ) is presented. The mixed‐valent compound I crystallizes in the space group C2/c with a = 17.7321(3), b = 7.0599(1), c = 19.4628(4) Å, β = 112.373(1)° and Z = 4. Compound I has been discussed earlier with space group Cc. In the structure of I , there are pairs of edge sharing cerium polyhedra connected by sulfate oxygen atoms in the μ₃ bonding mode. These cerium dimers are linked through edge and corner sharing sulfate bridges, forming layers. The layers are joined by potassium ions which together with the water molecules are placed between the layers. No irregularity in the distribution of the Ce^III and Ce^IV to cause the lost of a crystallographic center of symmetry was detected. We suggest that the charge exerted by the extra f¹ electron for every cerium dimer is delocalized over the Ce1–O₂–Ce2 moiety in a non‐bonding mode. As a result, the oxidations state of each cerium ion is a mean value between III and IV at each atomic position. Compound II crystallizes in the space group C2 with a = 20.6149(2), b = 7.0742(1), c = 17.8570(1) Å, β = 122.720(1)° and Z = 8. The hydrogen atoms have been located and the absolute structure has been established. Neither hydrogen atom positions nor anisotropic displacement parameters were given in the previous reports. In compound II , the cerium polyhedra are connected by edge and corner sharing sulfate groups forming a three‐dimensional network. This network contains Z‐shaped channels hosting the charge compensating potassium ions.     

On the Oxidation of Octamethylenetetrathiafulvalene by CuBr2 – Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of (OMTTF)2[Cu4Br10]

The reaction of octamethylenetetrathiafulvalene (OMTTF) with excess CuBr₂ in tetrahydrofurane/acetonitrile yields black (OMTTF)₂[Cu₄Br₁₀] ( 1 ). The crystal structure determination shows the presence of OMTTF cations and tetranuclear bromidocuprate anions. The novel anion consists of four edge and corner sharing CuBr₄ tetrahedra, which are connected to a ring. The assignment of the ionic charges and oxidation states for the copper atoms is supported by the magnetic properties. 1 is antiferromagnetic with T_N ≈ 30 K. The magnetic moment reaches 2.54 B.M., which indicates, together with the Curie–Weiss constant of –35 K, a coupling of the paramagnetic spins over the whole temperature region. The ionic charges of the salt‐like compound 1 are therefore (OMTTF²⁺)₂[(Cu⁺)₂(Cu²⁺)₂Br₁₀]^4–. The antiferromagnetism is explained by the coupling of the spins of two Cu²⁺ ions in the anion with an exchange constant of J = –18 cm^–1. The Cu^I and Cu^II atoms are clearly distinguishable in the mixed valent anion. The OMTTF cation is not planar but exhibits an interplanar angle between the two central C₃S₂ ring moieties of 15.3°, which is in accordance to the dicationic oxidation state.     

New Silver Tellurates – The Crystal Structures of a Third Modification of Ag2Te2O6 and of Ag4TeO5

Single crystals of a third modification of Ag₂Te₂O₆ (denoted as Ag₂Te₂O₆–III) and of Ag₄TeO₅ have been obtained as minor by‐products during hydrothermal phase formation experiments in the system Ag‐Hg‐Te‐O. The crystal structure of Ag₂Te₂O₆–III (P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 6.4255(10), b = 6.9852(11), c = 13.204(2) Å, β = 90.090(3)°, 1885 independent reflections, R[F² > 2σ(F²)] = 0.0334, wR2(F² all) = 0.0817) comprises tellurium in oxidation states +IV and +VI and is topologically related to the structure of the Ag₂Te₂O₆–I modification, which consists of similar layers and interjacent layers of Ag⁺ cations. Ag₄TeO₅ (C2/c, Z = 8, a = 16.271(2), b = 6.0874(10), c = 11.4373(16) Å, β = 106.730(10)°, 2372 independent reflections, R[F² > 2σ(F²)] = 0.0288, wR2(F² all) = 0.0737) is made up of a layer‐like arrangement of isolated [Te^VI₂O₁₀] double octahedra and of Ag⁺ cations situated both in layers parallel and inside the layers of the anionic moieties.     

[1,2‐P2S8]2− – a New Member of the Thiophosphate Family: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectrum of [NH4(2.2.2‐cryptand)]2[1,2‐P2S8] and [NH4(18‐crown‐6)]2[1,2‐P2S8]·H2O

Colourless block‐shaped crystals of [(NH₄)₂(2.2.2‐cryptand)₂][P₂S₈] ( 1 ) and [(NH₄)₂(18‐crown‐6)₂][P₂S₈]·H₂O ( 2 ) could be obtained by the reaction of an aqueous solution of ammonium hexathiohypodiphosphate, (NH₄)₄P₂S₆·2 H₂O, with sulfur and 2.2.2‐cryptand or 18‐crown‐6. The crystal structures of both compounds have been determined by single‐crystal X‐Ray diffraction analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 2032.7(2), b = 1243.6(2), c = 2244.6(2) pm, β = 98.64(1)°, and Z = 8, whereas compound 2 crystallizes also monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c with a = 2121.3(2), b = 865.5(1), c = 2345.4(2) pm, β = 91.96(1)°, and Z = 4. It could be established that the title compounds contain a new type of six‐membered [1,2‐P₂S₄] ring with P – P bond and three S – S linkages. The tetrahedral environment of each phosphorus is completed by a (formally) single and double bonded sulfur atom attached externally to the [1,2‐P₂S₄] ring. These terminal PS₂ units are mesomerically stabilized according to their P – S distances. FT‐IR and FT‐Raman spectra of the title compounds are recorded and interpreted.     

M3S2Cl5 (M = Nd,Dy): Zwei Formen von Sulfidchloriden des Neodyms und Dysprosiums mit Doppelketten 1∞{[S2M3]5+} kantenverknüpfter [SM4]‐Tetraeder

M₃S₂Cl₅ (M = Nd, Dy): Two Types of Neodymium and Dysprosium Sulfide Chlorides with Double Chains ¹_∞{[S₂M₃]⁵⁺} of Edge‐Sharing [SM₄] Tetrahedra Nd₃S₂Cl₅ (monoclinic, P2₁/c; a = 2176.9(2), b = 654.62(6), c = 703.91(7) pm, β = 97.879(8)°; Z = 4) and Dy₃S₂Cl₅ (orthorhombic, Pnma; a = 682.34(7), b = 2153.2(2), c = 638.21(6) pm; Z = 4) are formed by reacting neodymium or dysprosium metal with sulfur and the respective trichloride (MCl₃) in suitable molar ratios (M : S : MCl₃ = 4 : 6 : 5) within ten days in evacuated silica tubes at 850 °C. The crystal structure of Dy₃S₂Cl₅ (P 2₁/n 2₁/m 2₁/a) can be transferred to that of Nd₃S₂Cl₅ (P 1 1 2₁/a ≡ P 1 2₁/c 1) through a lattice‐equivalent transition of the index 2 (t2) by the loss of two screw axes, one diagonal glide plane, and one simple mirror plane. The moisture sensitive, transparent, pale violet (Nd₃S₂Cl₅) or faint yellow (Dy₃S₂Cl₅) sulfide chlorides both exhibit infinite double strands {[S₂M₃]⁵⁺} (M = Nd, Dy) as main structural feature, which can be built of two condensed anti‐SiS₂‐analogous chains of trans‐edge sharing [SM₄] tetrahedra. These are running parallel [001] in Nd₃S₂Cl₅ or [100] in Dy₃S₂Cl₅ and arrange as a hexagonal closest packing of rods. The coordination polyhedra about the M³⁺ cations can be described as bicapped trigonal prisms (CN = 8) in both crystal structures, where by the collapse of two symmetrically equivalent particles the total number of three in the case of Nd₃S₂Cl₅ is reduced to two crystallographically different ones in Dy₃S₂Cl₅. Correspondingly, only three independent Cl^– anions are present in the crystal structure of Dy₃S₂Cl₅ for charge compensation and three‐dimensional cross‐linkage of the {[S₂M₃]⁵⁺} strands as compared to five in Nd₃S₂Cl₅. The analogue holds for the S^2–anions: The two distinct ones in the monoclinic Nd₃S₂Cl₅ structure unite to a single one in orthorhombic Dy₃S₂Cl₅.     

Das gemischtvalente ternäre Oxoferrat(II,III) K3[Fe2O4] – eine aufgefüllte Variante des K2[Fe2O4]‐Typs

The Mixed‐Valent Oxoferrate(II,III) K₃[Fe₂O₄] – A Stuffed Variant of the K₂[Fe₂O₄] Type of Structure K₃[Fe₂O₄] has been obtained by tempering “Cs₃K₃CdO₄” in sealed Fe containers (36 d at 450–480 °C) as dark red transparent single crystals of rectangular shape. The structure determination (IPDS diffractometer data, MoKα, 1891 collected reflections, 234 symmetry independent, R1 = 0.033, wR2 = 0.088) confirms the space group Fddd; a = 596.11(9), b = 1140.3(1), c = 1717.9(3) pm; Z = 8. K₃[Fe₂O₄] exhibits a structure with [FeO₄] tetrahedra connected via corners leading to a three‐dimensional network closely related to the KFeO₂ type of structure. From the oxidation at 520 °C of iron metal with KO₂ in the presence of Na₂O black single crystal of K₂[Fe₂O₄] have been obtained. K₂[Fe₂O₄] crystallizes in the space group Pbca with Z = 8 and a = 559.18(7), b = 1122.1(1), c = 1592.8(2) pm (IPDS diffractometer data, MoKα, collected refelctions: 9543, 1213 symmetry independent, R1 = 0.043, wR2 = 0.102).