Synthesis, crystal structure, infrared and Raman spectra of Sr5(As2O7)2(AsO3OH)

The new compound Sr₅(As₂O₇)₂(AsO₃OH) was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. It represents a previously unknown structure type and belongs to a group of a few compounds in the system SrO-As₂O₅-H₂O; (As₂O₇)⁴⁻ besides (AsO₃OH)²⁻ groups have not been described yet. The crystal structure of Sr₅(As₂O₇)₂(AsO₃OH) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (space group P2₁/n, a=7.146(1), b=7.142(1), , β=93.67(3)°, , Z=4). One of the five symmetrically unique Sr atoms is in a trigonal antiprismatic (Inorg. Chem. 35 (1996) 4708)—coordination, whereas the other Sr atoms adopt the commonly observed (“Collect” data collection software, Delft, The Netherlands, 1999; Methods Enzymol. 276 (1997) 307)—coordination. The position of the hydrogen atom was located in a difference Fourier map and subsequently refined with an isotropic displacement parameter. Worth mentioning is the very short hydrogen bond length O_h-H?O(1) of 2.494(4) Å; it belongs to the shortest known examples where the donor and acceptor atoms are crystallographically different. This hydrogen bond was confirmed by IR spectroscopy. In addition, Raman spectra were collected in order to study the arsenate groups.     

Calorimetric study and thermal analysis of [Gd4/3Y2/3(Gly)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6·5H2O and [ErY(Gly)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6·5H2O (Gly: glycin)

Two solid-state coordination compounds of rare earth metals with glycin, [Gd_4/3Y_2/3(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O and [ErY(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O were synthesized. The low-temperature heat capacities of the two coordination compounds were measured with an adiabatic calorimeter over the temperature range from 78 to 376 K. [Gd_4/3Y_2/3(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O melted at 342.90 K, while [ErY(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O melted at 328.79 K. The molar enthalpy and entropy of fusion for the two coordination compounds were determined to be 18.48 kJ mol⁻¹ and 53.9 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ for [Gd_4/3Y_2/3(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O, 1.82 kJ mol⁻¹ and 5.5 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ for [ErY(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O, respectively. Thermal decompositions of the two coordination compounds were studied through the thermogravimetry (TG). Possible mechanisms of the decompositions are discussed.     

A new polymorph of Ba(AsO3OH): Synthesis, crystal structure and vibrational spectra

A new monoclinic polymorph of Ba(AsO₃OH) was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. It represents a previously unknown structure type. Its crystal structure was determined from a racemic twin using single-crystal X-ray diffraction data collected at 120 and 293 K [space group P2₁, a=7.2149(14)/7.2370(2), b=7.7028(15)/7.7133(2), c=21.7385(43)/21.8079(5) Å, β=95.95(3)/96.073(1)°, V=1201.6(4)/1210.51(5) Å³, Z=12]. The crystal structure of P2₁-Ba(AsO₃OH) has a layered character and is built up of four types of regularly alternating layers parallel to (0 0 1). Every AsO₃OH tetrahedron is chelating to two Ba atoms and bridged by another two Ba atoms. Each OH group acts as hydrogen bond donor toward the oxygen atoms positioned in the same or adjacent layers. Although the H atoms could not be located, no ambiguities are present in the hydrogen-bonding scheme. Single-crystal vibrational spectroscopy (FTIR and Raman) was used to describe the vibrational behavior of the hydrogen bond system; particularly the spectroscopic manifestation of the very short and short hydrogen bonds (2.462(7)-2.575(7) Å). In order to complement spectroscopic data on protonated orthoarsenates, infrared spectra of triclinic F1¯-Sr(AsO₃OH) and the orthorhombic variety of Pbca-Ba(AsO₃OH) were recorded and discussed. Furthermore, structural features of other alkaline earth hydrogen arsenates are discussed.     

Ho(NO3)3(C2H5O2N)4·H2O的低温热容和热力学函数

合成了稀土(钬, Ho)-氨基酸(甘氨酸, C₂H₅O₂N)二元配合物Ho(NO₃)₃(C₂H₅O₂N)₄·H₂O, 并且通过化学分析、元素分析和红外(IR)光谱对配合物进行了表征. 用高精度全自动绝热量热仪, 测定了该配合物在80-390 K温度区间的定压摩尔热容(C_p,m). 利用实验测定的热容数据, 采用最小二乘法, 将热容曲线上热容峰以外的两段平滑区的摩尔热容对折合温度进行拟合, 建立了热容随折合温度变化的多项式方程. 根据热容与焓、熵的热力学关系,计算出了配合物在80-390 K温度区间内,每隔5 K,相对于298.15 K的摩尔热力学函数(H_T,m-H_298.15,m)和(S_T,m-S_298.15,m). 通过热容曲线分析, 计算出了350 K附近转变过程的焓变(Δ_trsH_m)和熵变(Δ_trsS_m). 用差示扫描量热法(DSC)测定了配合物的热稳定性.     

Crystal structure and characterization of Rb2Ca[B4O5(OH)4]2·8H2O

Dirubidium calcium tetraborate octahydrate, Rb₂Ca[B₄O₅(OH)₄]₂·8H₂O, was prepared by reaction of Rb-borate aqueous solution with CaCl₂ and it's structure has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction data. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group P2₁2₁2₁ with unit cell parameters, Z=4, The structure contains alternate layers of [B₄O₅(OH)₄]²⁻ polyanions separated by water molecules and Rb, Ca cations. The isolated [B₄O₅(OH)₄]²⁻ is constructed from two BO₃(OH) tetrahedron groups and two BO₂(OH) triangular groups joined at common oxygen atoms. The two BO₃(OH) tetrahedron groups are further linked by means of an oxygen bridge across the ring. The Ca²⁺ ion displays seven coordination, while the two non-equivalent Rb⁺ ions display nine and seven coordination, respectively. Infrared and Raman (4000-400 cm⁻¹) spectra of Rb₂Ca[B₄O₅(OH)₄]₂·8H₂O were recorded at room temperature and analyzed. Fundamental vibrational modes were identified and band assignments were made. The dehydration of this hydrated mixed borate occurs in one step and leads to an amorphous phase which undergoes a crystallization.     

Vibrational spectra of α-Ge(HPO4)2·H2O compound

We have measured Raman and infrared spectra of α-Ge(HPO₄)₂·H₂O compound at room temperature. The analysis of vibrational modes indicated the presence of two non-equivalent HPO₄²⁻ units in agreement with ³¹P nuclear magnetic resonance measurements. A tentative assignment of all the observed modes is proposed based on the previous works reported for other hydrogenphosphate-based compounds.     

Vibrational spectra of Cs2CaCl4·2H2O

The Fourier transform infrared spectra of Cs₂CaCl₄·2H₂O as well as those of a series of its partially deuterated analogues were recorded at room and at liquid-nitrogen temperature (RT and LNT, respectively). The RT Raman spectra of the protiated form and of its almost completely deuterated analogue were also studied. The combined results from the analysis of the spectra were used to assign the observed bands. The mechanical anharmonicity of the OH(D) stretching and bending motions were further analyzed by computing the corresponding anharmonicity constants by several algorithms. The obtained trends in the series of structurally similar compounds were discussed.     

Synthesis, heat capacity and enthalpy of formation of [Ho2(l-Glu)2(H2O)8](ClO4)4·H2O

A complex of holmium perchlorate coordinated with l-glutamic acid, [Ho₂(l-Glu)₂(H₂O)₈](ClO₄)₄·H₂O, was prepared with a purity of 98.96%. The compound was characterized by chemical, elemental and thermal analysis. Heat capacities of the compound were determined by automated adiabatic calorimetry from 78 to 370 K. The dehydration temperature is 350 K. The dehydration enthalpy and entropy are 16.34 kJ mol⁻¹ and 16.67 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹, respectively. The standard enthalpy of formation is −6474.6 kJ mol⁻¹ from reaction calorimetry at 298.15 K.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, spectrum properties, and electronic structure of a novel non-centrosymmetric borate, BiCd3(AlO)3(BO3)4

A novel non-centrosymmetric borate, BiCd₃(AlO)₃(BO₃)₄, has been prepared by solid state reaction methods below 750 °C. Single-crystal XRD analysis showed that it crystallizes in the hexagonal group P6₃ with a=10.3919(15) Å, c=5.7215(11) Å, Z=2. In its structure, AlO₆ octahedra share edges to form 1D chains that are bridged by BO₃ groups through sharing O atoms to form the 3D framework. The 3D framework affords two kinds of channels that are occupied by Bi³⁺/Cd²⁺ atoms only or by Bi³⁺/Cd²⁺ atoms together with BO₃ groups. The IR spectrum further confirmed the presence of BO₃ groups. Second-harmonic-generation measurements displayed a response of about 0.5×KDP (KH₂PO₄). UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrum showed a band gap of about 3.19 eV. Solid-state fluorescence spectrum exhibited the maximum emission peak at around 390.6 nm. Band structure calculations indicated that it is an indirect semiconductor.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and luminescent properties of Sb-doped Sr3(PO4)2

Sb³⁺-doped Sr₃(PO₄)₂ crystals has been synthesized using phosphoric acid, strontium hydroxide and antimony powder as the raw materials through a hydrothermal reaction method. The crystallinity and the microstructure were investigated using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The photoluminescent property was investigated using luminescent spectrometer. Phase pure Sr₃(PO₄)₂ crystal was obtained and it has a shape of hexagonal rod. It showed the emission and excitation peaks at 396, 250, and 215 nm, respectively, indicating that the emission is attributed to ³P₁-¹S₀ transition and the excitation is attributed to ¹S₀-³P₁ and ¹S₀-¹P₁ transition. It was also observed that the intensity of photoluminescence is thermally stable up to 673 K.     

Two Ce(SO4)2·4H2O polymorphs: Crystal structure and thermal behavior

Syntheses, crystal structures and thermal behavior of two polymorphic forms of Ce(SO₄)₂·4H₂O are reported. The first modification, α-Ce(SO₄)₂·4H₂O (I), crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Fddd, with a=5.6587(1), b=12.0469(2), c=26.7201(3) Å and Z=8. The second modification, β-Ce(SO₄)₂·4H₂O (II), crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma, with a=14.6019(2), b=11.0546(2), c=5.6340(1) Å and Z=4. In both structures, the cerium atoms have eight ligands: four water molecules and four sulfate groups. The mutual position of the ligands differs in (I) and (II), resulting in geometrical isomerism. Both these structures are built up by layers of Ce(H₂O)₄(SO₄)₂ held together by a hydrogen bonding network. The dehydration of Ce(SO₄)₂·4H₂O is a two step (I) and one step (II) process, respectively, forming Ce(SO₄)₂ in both cases. During the decomposition of the anhydrous form, Ce(SO₄)₂, into the final product CeO₂, intermediate xCeO₂·yCe(SO₄)₂ species are formed.     

Syntheses and characterization of two oxoborates, (Pb3O)2(BO3)2MO4 (M=Cr, Mo)

Two oxoborates, (Pb₃O)₂(BO₃)₂MO₄ (M=Cr, Mo), have been prepared by solid-state reactions below 700 °C. Single-crystal XRD analyses showed that the Cr compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic group Pnma with a=6.4160(13) Å, b=11.635(2) Å, c=18.164(4) Å, Z=4 and the Mo analog in the group Cmcm with a=18.446(4) Å, b=6.3557(13) Å, c=11.657(2) Å, Z=4. Both compounds are characterized by one-dimensional chains formed by corner-sharing OPb₄ tetrahedra. BO₃ and CrO₄ (MoO₄) groups are located around the chains to hold them together via Pb–O bonds. The IR spectra further confirmed the presence of BO₃ groups in both structures and UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra showed band gaps of about 1.8 and 2.9 eV for the Cr and Mo compounds, respectively. Band structure calculations indicated that (Pb₃O)₂(BO₃)₂MoO₄ is a direct semiconductor with the calculated energy gap of about 2.4 eV.     

配位化合物Zn(Met)3(NO3)2·H2O(s)(Met=L-α-蛋氨酸)的低温热容及标准摩尔生成焓

利用精密绝热热量仪测定了化合物配合物Zn(Met)₃(NO₃)₂·H₂O (s) (Met=L-α-蛋氨酸)在78-371 K温区的摩尔热容. 通过热容曲线解析, 得到了该配合物的起始脱水温度为T_D=325.10 K. 将该温区的摩尔热容实验值用最小二乘法拟合得到了摩尔热容(C_p)对约化温度(T)的多项式方程, 由此计算得到了配合物的舒平热容值和热力学函数值. 基于设计的热化学循环, 选择100 mL of 2 mol·L^-1 HCl为量热溶剂, 利用等温环境溶解-反应热量计, 得到了298.15 K配合物的标准摩尔生成焓为Δ_fH_m⁰[Zn(Met)₃(NO₃)₂·H₂O(s),s]=-(1472.65±0.76) J·mol^-1.     

稀土脯氨酸配合物[RE2(L-Pro)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6的标准生成焓测定

合成了两种稀土高氯酸盐与L 脯氨酸配合物的晶体.经热重、差热、化学分析及对比有关文献,知其组成是[Pr2(L Pro)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6和[Er2(L Pro)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6,质量分数为99.24％和98.20％.选用RE(NO3)3•6H2O(RE=Pr,Er)、L Pro、NaClO4•H2O和NaNO3作辅助物,使用具有恒温环境的反应热量计,以2 mol•L－1 HCl作溶剂,分别测定了[2RE(NO3)3•6H2O＋6L Pro＋6NaClO4•H2O]和{[RE2(L PrO)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6＋6NaNO3}在298.15 K时的溶解热.设计一热化学循环求得化学反应的反应焓ΔrHm分别是：63.904 kJ•mol－1和91.017 kJ•mol－1,经计算得配合物[RE2(L Pro)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6(s)在298.15 K时的标准生成焓ΔfHm(298.15 K)分别是－6 594.78 kJ•mol－1和－6 532.87 kJ•mol－1.     

镧石型碳酸镨钕向碱式碳酸镨钕的相转变反应特征及其应用

镧石型碳酸镨钕[(PrNd)2(CO3)3·8H2O,LPN]在95℃的不同起始pH值的溶液中陈化不同时间所得样品的XRD衍射图证明了LPN向碱式碳酸镨钕[(PrNd)(OH)(CO3),BPN]的相态转变。为此,详细研究了这一相态转变的反应条件以及粒子特征变化。结果表明:LPN是由片状或条状结晶连生而成的聚集体,具有大的粒度和小的堆密度。当在热的水溶液中陈化时,由于水解反应而发生由LPN向BPN的相转变。这一相转变可以在95℃下pH=7以上的溶液中发生,其转化率随起始溶液pH值的升高和陈化时间的延长而增大。随着相转变的进行,溶液的pH值开始下降明显,而后趋于平缓。相应地,大的团聚体颗粒解散成小的单个粒子,导致粒度减小,分布变窄,氯根含量降低和堆密度的增大。而且,这些变化直接与溶液pH值和陈化时间相关。据此,发展了一种新的制备具有高堆密度、低氯根含量、细粒度和窄分布的新方法,而且通过改变相转变条件可以方便地调谐颗粒特征。     

Low-temperature heat capacity and standard enthalpy of formation of neodymium glycine perchlorate complex [Nd2(Gly)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6·5H2O

Rare-earth perchlorate complex coordinated with glycine [Nd₂(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O was synthesized and its structure was characterized by using thermogravimetric analysis (TG), differential thermal analysis (DTA), chemical analysis and elementary analysis. Its purity was 99.90%. Heat capacity measurement was carried out with a high-precision fully-automatic adiabatic calorimeter over the temperature range from 78 to 369 K. A solid-solid phase transformation peak was observed at 256.97 K, with the enthalpy and entropy of the phase transformation process are 4.438 kJ mol⁻¹ and 17.270 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹, respectively. There is a big dehydrated peak appears at 330 K, its decomposition temperature, decomposition enthalpy and entropy are 320.606 K, 41.364 kJ mol⁻¹ and 129.018 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹, respectively. The polynomial equations of heat capacity of this compound in different temperature ranges have been fitted. The standard enthalpy of formation was determined to be −8023.002 kJ mol⁻¹ with isoperibol reaction calorimeter at 298.15 K.     

真空辅助法合成Fe_3(PO_4)_2·8H_2O及对LiFePO_4/C结构、形貌和电化学性能的影响(英文)

采用了一种真空辅助沉淀法制备Fe3(PO4)2·8H2O,并以此进一步合成粒径尺寸在400 nm左右LiFePO4颗粒.研究了Fe3(PO4)2·8H2O对于磷酸铁锂的形貌、结构、电化学性能的影响.X射线衍射(XRD)结果表明,真空辅助制备的Fe3(PO4)2·8H2O具有高纯度,以此制备的LiFePO4具有高结晶度和纯度.扫描电子显微镜(SEM)结果表明,真空辅助制备的Fe3(PO4)2·8H2O具有未完全发育的颗粒,以此制备的LiFePO4均匀无硬团聚.透射电子显微镜(TEM)结果显示真空辅助制备的LiFePO4包覆一层均匀的碳.真空制备的LiFePO4显示了优异的电化学性能,在1C、10C、20C倍率下的容量分别为140、113、100 mAh·g-1.真空制备的LiFePO4的循环伏安曲线显示了小的极化电压和尖锐的氧化峰.充放电平台曲线表明真空对LiFePO4高倍率性能起到重要作用.电化学阻抗谱(EIS)计算结果显示,真空和非真空制备的LiFePO4的锂离子扩散系数分别为1.42×10-13和4.22×10-14cm2·s-1,说明真空辅助能够提高LiFePO4的扩散系数.     

Non-centrosymmetric Ba3Ti3O6(BO3)2

The compound previously reported as Ba₂Ti₂B₂O₉ has been reformulated as Ba₃Ti₃B₂O₁₂, or Ba₃Ti₃O₆(BO₃)₂, a new barium titanium oxoborate. Small single crystals have been recovered from a melt with a composition of BaTiO₃:BaTiB₂O₆ (molar ratio) cooled between 1100°C and 850°C. The crystal structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction: hexagonal system, non-centrosymmetric space group, a=8.7377(11) Å, c=3.9147(8) Å, Z=1, wR(F²)=0.039 for 504 unique reflections. Ba₃Ti₃O₆(BO₃)₂ is isostructural with K₃Ta₃O₆(BO₃)₂. Preliminary measurements of nonlinear optical properties on microcrystalline samples show that the second harmonic generation efficiency of Ba₃Ti₃O₆(BO₃)₂ is equal to 95% of that of LiNbO₃.     

Crystal chemistry of M[PO2(OH)2]2·2H2O compounds (M=Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Cd): Structural investigation of the Ni, Zn and Cd salts

The compounds M[PO₂(OH)₂]₂·2H₂O (M=Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Cd) were prepared from super-saturated aqueous solutions at room temperature. Single-crystal X-ray structure investigations of members with M=Ni, Zn, Cd were performed at 295 and 120 K. The space-group symmetry is P2₁/n, Z=2. The unit-cell parameters are at 295/120 K for M=Ni: a=7.240(2)/7.202(2), b=9.794(2)/9.799(2), c=5.313(1)/5.285(1) Å, β=94.81(1)/94.38(1)°, V=375.4/371.9 Å³; M=Zn: a=7.263(2)/7.221(2), b=9.893(2)/9.899(3), c=5.328(1)/5.296(2) Å, β=94.79(1)/94.31(2)°, V=381.5/377.5 Å³; M=Cd: a=7.356(2)/7.319(2), b=10.416(2)/10.423(3), c=5.407(1)/5.371(2) Å, β=93.85(1)/93.30(2)°, V=413.4/409.1 Å³. Layers of corner-shared MO₆ octahedra and phosphate tetrahedra are linked by three of the four crystallographically different hydrogen bonds. The fourth hydrogen bond (located within the layer) is worth mentioning because of the short O_h?O bond distance of 2.57-2.61 Å at room temperature (2.56-2.57 Å at 120 K); only for M=Mg it is increased to 2.65 Å. Any marked temperature-dependent variation of the unit-cell dimension is observed only vertical to the layers. The analysis of the infrared (IR) spectroscopy data evidences that the internal PO₄ vibrations are insensitive to the size and the electronic configuration of the M²⁺ ions. The slight strengthening of the intra-molecular P-O bonds in the Mg salt is caused by the more ionic character of the Mg-O bonds. All IR spectra exhibit the characteristic “ABC trio” for acidic salts: 2900-3180 cm⁻¹ (A band), 2000-2450 cm⁻¹ (B band) and 1550-1750 cm⁻¹ (C band). Both the frequency and the intensity of the A band provide an evidence that the PO₂(OH)₂ groups in M[PO₂(OH)₂]₂·2H₂O compounds form weaker hydrogen bonds as compared with other acidic salts with comparable O?O bond distances of about 2.60 Å. The observed shift of the O-H stretching vibrations of the water molecule in the order M=Mg>Mn≈Fe≈Co>Ni>Zn≈Cd has been discussed with respect to the influence of both the character and the strength of M↔H₂O interactions.     

NMR relaxation study of the phase transitions and relaxation mechanisms of the alums MCr(SO4)2·12H2O (M=Rb and Cs) single crystals

The physical properties and phase transition mechanisms of MCr(SO₄)₂·12H₂O (M=Rb and Cs) single crystals have been investigated. The phase transition temperatures, NMR spectra, and the spin-lattice relaxation times T₁ of the ⁸⁷Rb and ¹³³Cs nuclei in the two crystals were determined using DSC and FT NMR spectroscopy. The resonance lines and relaxation times of the ⁸⁷Rb and ¹³³Cs nuclei undergo significant changes at the phase transition temperatures. The sudden changes in the splitting of the Rb and Cs resonance lines are attributed to changes in the local symmetry of their sites, and the changes in the temperature dependences of T₁ are related to variations in the symmetry of the octahedra of water molecules surrounding Rb⁺ and Cs⁺. We also compared these ⁸⁷Rb and ¹³³Cs NMR results with those obtained for the trivalent cations Cr and Al in MCr(SO₄)₂·12H₂O and MAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O crystals.