LiCl-LiBr-LiVO3-Li2MoO4 quaternary system

The phase equilibrium in the LiCl-LiBr-LiVO₃-Li₂MoO₄ quaternary system was studied by differential thermal analysis. The composition corresponding to the minimum in the curve of monovariant equilibria of the quaternary system was determined to be 10.6 mol % LiCl, 38.0 mol % LiBr, 30.3 mol % LiVO₃, and 21.1 mol % Li₂MoO₄, with the melting point at 389°C.     

The LiF-LiCl-Li2SO4-Li2MoO4 quaternary system

Phase equilibria in the LiF-LiCl-Li₂SO₄-Li₂MoO₄ quaternary system have been investigated by differential thermal analysis. The eutectic composition (in mol %) has been determined as LiF, 16.2; LiCl, 51.5; Li₂SO₄, 16.2; and Li₂MoO₄, 16.2. The melting point of the eutectic is 402°C, and the enthalpy of melting is 291 J/g.     

Phase equilibria in the KCl-KBO2-K2CO3-K2MoO4 quaternary system

The phase diagram of the quaternary system KCl-KBO₂-K₂CO₃-K₂MoO₄ was studied by a calculation-experimental method and differential thermal analysis. Analytical models of phase equilibrium states were obtained, and the coordinates of a quaternary eutectic were determined: 550°C, 50% KCl, 8% KBO₂, 23% K₂CO₃, and 19% K₂MoO₄.     

Phase formation in the Ag2MoO4-CoMoO4-Al2(MoO4)3 system

The subsolidus region of the Ag₂MoO₄-CoMoO₄-Al₂(MoO₄)₃ ternary salt system was studied by X-ray powder diffraction analysis. New compounds Ag_1?x Co_1?x Al_{1 + x} (MoO₄)₃ (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4) and AgCo₃Al(MoO₄)₅ were detected to form. The variable-composition phase Ag_1?x Co_1?x Al_{1 + x} (MoO₄)₃ is of the NASICON structure type (space group \(R\bar 3c\) ). AgCo₃Al(MoO₄)₅ crystallizes in the triclinic symmetry (space group \(P\bar 1\) Z = 2) with the unit cell parameters a = 6.9101(6), b = 17.519(1), c = 6.8241(6) Å, α = 87.356(7)°, β = 101.078(7)°, and γ = 91.985(9)°. The compounds are thermally stable until 770–780 and 760°C, respectively.     

LiF-LiBr-LiVO3-Li2MoO4-Li2SO4 quinary system

Phase equilibria in the LiF-LiBr-LiVO₃-Li₂MoO₄-Li₂SO₄ quinary system were studied by differential thermal analysis. A eutectic composition was determined to be 4.0 mol % LiF, 38.4 mol % LiBr, 30.8 mol % LiVO₃, 19.2 mol % Li₂MoO₄, and 7.6 mol % Li₂SO₄ with a melting point of 372°C and an enthalpy of melting of 164 ± 7 kJ/kg.     

Phase equilibria in the Tl2MoO4-Nd2(MoO4)3-Hf(MoO4)2 system and the crystal structure of double molybdate TlNd(MoO4)2

The Tl₂MoO₄-Nd₂(MoO₄)₃-Hf(MoO₄)₂ system was studied in the subsolidus region using X-ray powder diffraction. New triple molybdates were found to exist in this system: Tl₅NdHf(MoO₄)₆ (5: 1: 2), TlNdHf_0.5(MoO₄)₃ (1: 1: 1), and Tl₂NdHf₂(MoO₄)_6.5 (2: 1: 4). The first TlNd(MoO₄)₂ single crystals were grown from melt solutions with spontaneous nucleation. Their crystal structure was refined from X-ray diffraction data (Bruker X8 Apex automated diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 386 F(hkl), R = 0.0136). The tetragonal unit cell parameters are as follows: a = 6.3000(2) Å, c = 9.5188(5) Å, V = 377.80(3) ų, Z = 2, ρ_calcd = 5.876 g/cm³, space group P4/nnc. The structure is a framework built of NdO₈ and TlO₈ tetragonal antiprisms linked via shared lateral edges and alternating in the checkerboard order. Layers share oxygen vertices with MoO₄ interlayer tetrahedra and are linked into the framework.     

LiF-LiVO3-Li2SO4-Li2MoO4 four-component system

The LiF-LiVO₃-Li₂SO₄-Li₂MoO₄ four-component system was studied using differential thermal analysis. The eutectic composition was determined (mol %): LiF, 25.0; LiVO₃, 43.8; Li₂SO₄, 14.8; Li₂MoO₄, 16.5. The eutectic melting point is 428°C; the enthalpy of melting is 260 J/g.     

Ternary systems LiBr-Li2MoO4-Li2WO4 and LiF-Li2MoO4-Li2WO4

The ternary systems LiBr-Li₂MoO₄-Li₂WO₄ and LiF-Li₂MoO₄-Li₂WO₄ were studied by differential thermal analysis. The fields of crystallizing phases are delimited, and di- and monovariant equilibria for surfaces and monovariant curves are described.     

Phase equilibria in the Tl2MoO4-Fe2(MoO4)3-Hf(MoO4)2 system and the crystal structure of ternary molybdate Tl(FeHf0.5)(MoO4)3

The subsolidus region of the ternary salt system Tl₂MoO₄-Fe₂(MoO₄)₃-Hf(MoO₄)₂ was studied by X-ray powder diffraction. New compounds Tl₅FeHf(MoO₄)₆ (5: 1: 2) and Tl(Fe,Hf_0.5)(MoO₄)₃ (1: 1: 1). were found to be formed in this system. Crystals of new ternary molybdate of the composition Tl(FeHf_0.5)(MoO₄)₃ were grown by spontaneous flux crystallization. Its composition and crystal structure were refined based on X-ray diffraction data. The mixed three-dimensional framework of the crystal structure is composed of Mo tetrahedra sharing O vertices with (Fe,Hf)O₆ octahedra. The thallium atoms occupy wide channels in the framework.     

Phase formation in the Rb2MoO4-Er2(MoO4)3-Hf(MoO4)2 system and the crystal structure of new triple molybdate Rb5ErHf(MoO4)6

The subsolidus region of the Rb₂MoO₄-Er₂(MoO₄)₃-Hf(MoO₄)₂ ternary salt system is studied using X-ray powder diffraction. A novel 5: 1: 2 triple molybdate, Rb₅ErHf(MoO₄)₆, is found to form in the system. Crystals of Rb₅ErHf(MoO₄)₆ are flux-grown under spontaneous nucleation conditions. The composition and crystal structure of Rb₅ErHf(MoO₄)₆ are refined in a single-crystal X-ray diffraction experiment (X8 APEX diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 1753 reflections, R = 0.0183). The crystals are trigonal; a = 10.7511(1) Å, c = 38.6543(7) Å, V = 3869.31(9) ų, d _calc = 4.462 g/cm³, Z = 6, space group $R\bar 3c$ . The mixed three-dimensional framework of the structure is formed of MoO₄ tetrahedra, each sharing corners with two ErO₆ and HfO₆ octahedra. Two types of Rb atoms occupy large cavities of the framework. The distribution of the Er³⁺ and Hf⁴⁺ cation over two positions is refined in the course of structure solution.     

Phase equilibrium in the Cs2MoO4-Bi2(MoO4)3-Zn(MoO4)2 system and the crystal structure of new triple molybdate Cs5BiZr(MoO4)6

The subsolidus region of the Cs₂MoO₄-Bi₂(MoO₄)₃-Zr(MoO₄) system was studied by X-ray powder diffraction. Quasi-binary sections were elucidated, and triangulation performed. Triple molybdates with the component ratios 5: 1: 2 (S ₁) and 2: 1: 4 (S ₂) were prepared for the first time. Crystals of cesium bismuth zirconium molybdate of the 5: 1: 2 stoichiometry (Cs₅BiZr(MoO₄)₆) were grown from fluxed melts with spontaneous nucleation. The composition and crystal structure of this triple molybdate were refined using X-ray diffraction data (collected on X8 APEX automated diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 2348 F(hkl), R = 0.0226). The trigonal unit cell parameters were as follows: a = b = 10.9569(2), c = 39.804(4) Å, V = 4138.4(4) ų, Z = 6, space group R $ \bar 3 The subsolidus region of the Cs₂MoO₄-Bi₂(MoO₄)₃-Zr(MoO₄) system was studied by X-ray powder diffraction. Quasi-binary sections were elucidated, and triangulation performed. Triple molybdates with the component ratios 5: 1: 2 (S ₁) and 2: 1: 4 (S ₂) were prepared for the first time. Crystals of cesium bismuth zirconium molybdate of the 5: 1: 2 stoichiometry (Cs₅BiZr(MoO₄)₆) were grown from fluxed melts with spontaneous nucleation. The composition and crystal structure of this triple molybdate were refined using X-ray diffraction data (collected on X8 APEX automated diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 2348 F(hkl), R = 0.0226). The trigonal unit cell parameters were as follows: a = b = 10.9569(2), c = 39.804(4) ?, V = 4138.4(4) ?³, Z = 6, space group R c. The mixed-metal three-dimensional framework in this structure is built of Mo tetrahedra and two sorts of (Bi,Zr)O₆ octahedra. Large interstices accommodate two sorts of cesium atoms. The Bi³⁺ and Zr⁴⁺ cation distributions over two positions were refined during structure solution. Original Russian Text ? B.G. Bazarov, T.V. Namsaraeva, R.F. Klevtsova, A.G. Anshits, T.A. Vereshchagina, R.V. Kurbatov, L.A. Glinskaya, K.N. Fedorov, Zh.G. Bazarova, 2008, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2008, Vol. 53, No. 9, pp. 1585–1589.     

LiFe(MoO4)2, LiGa(MoO4)2 and Li3Ga(MoO4)3

The structures of lithium iron dimolybdate, LiFe(MoO₄)₂, and lithium gallium dimolybdate, LiGa(MoO₄)₂, are shown to be isomorphous with each other. Their structures consist of segregated layers of LiO₆ bicapped trigonal bipyramids and Fe(Ga)O₆ octahedra separated and linked by layers of isolated MoO₄ tetrahedra. The redetermined structure of trilithium gallium trimolybdate, Li₃Ga(MoO₄)₃, shows substitional disorder on the Li/Ga site and consists of perpendicular chains of LiO₆ trigonal prisms and two types of differently linked Li/GaO₆ octahedra.     

Studies on the system CrVO4-Fe2(MoO4)3

X-RPD and DTA revealed that CrVO₄ reacts with Fe₂(MoO₄)₃ in the solid state to form Fe₂Cr₂V₂Mo₃O₂₀. The thermal and X-ray characteristics of this phase have been established.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels DTA und Debye-Scherrer-Untersuchungen wurde festgestellt, daß CrVO₄ und Fe₂(MoO₄)₃ im festen Zustand miteinander reagieren und Fe₂Cr₂V₂Mo₃O₂₀ bilden. Thermische und röntgenographische Eigenschaften dieser Phase wurden ermittelt.

     

Phase equilibria in the FeVO4-Fe2(MoO4)3 system

Phase équilibria have been investigated in the FeVO₄-Fe₂(MoO₄)₃ system for the whole concentration range of the components. In this system there is one compound which melts incongruently: Fe₄V₂Mo₃O₂₀. The results are presented in the form of a phase diagram.

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Zusammenfassung Phasengleichgewichte im System FeVO₄-Fe₂(MoO₄)₃ wurden über den ganzen Konzentrationsbereich der Komponenten hinweg untersucht. Eine Verbindung des Systems, Fe₄V₂Mo₃O₂₀, schmilzt inkongruent. Die Ergebnisse sind in Form eines Phasendiagramms angegeben.

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FeVO₄-Fe₂(MoO₄)₃ . Fe₄V₂Mo₃O₂₀, . .

     

Electrical Properties of Molybdates in the Systems M2MoO4-AMoO4-Zr(MoO4)2

The temperature dependence of conductivity of molybdates in the systems M₂MoO₄-AMoO₄-Zr(MoO₄)₂ was studied. The starting molybdates and molybdates of 5 : 1 : 3 and 1 : 1 : 1 compositions, formed in the systems, exhibit mixed conduction, turning ionic at high temperatures. The sharp bends in linear portions of the temperature dependence of conductivity coincide with the temperatures of polymorphic transitions in the corresponding molybdates.     

Subsolidus area of the AlVO4−Al2(MoO4)3 system

The behaviour of Al₂(MoO₄)₃ towards AIVO₄ in the subsolidus area, over the whole component concentration range, has been studied using the DTA and XRD methods. The experimental results have been presented in the form of a phase diagram. It has been found that components of the system of interest do not remain in equilibrium, and AlVO₄?Al₂(MoO₄)₃ system is not a real two-component system, even in the subsolidus area.     

Studies on the Fe2(MoO4)3-V2O5 system

The phase equilibria established in solid state in the whole range of component concentrations in the Fe₂(MoO₄)₃-V₂O₅ system were studied by DTA and X-ray powder diffraction. This system is not a real two-component system.

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Zusammenfassung Im gesamten Konzentrationsbereich der Komponenten des Systems Fe₂(MoO₄)₃-V₂O₅ wurde das im festen Aggregatzustand festgestellte Phasengleichgewicht mittels DTA und Pulverröntgendiffraktionsverfahren untersucht. Dieses System ist kein wirkliches Zweikomponentensystem.

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F₂(₄)₃-V₂O₅ . , .

     

Determination of phase fields in the CsBr-Cs2ZnBr4-Cs2CdBr4-Cs2HgBr4 quaternary system

Phase equilibria in the CsBr-Cs₂ZnBr₄-Cs₂CdBr₄-Cs₂HgBr₄ quaternary system were studied by differential thermal analysis. The CsBr-Cs₂ZnBr₄-Cs₂HgBr₄ ternary system has a ternary eutectic, E ₁, at ～83 mol % Cs₂HgBr₄, 2 mol % Cs₂ZnBr₄, and 15 mol % CsBr with a melting point of ～415°C. The CsBr-Cs₂ZnBr₄-Cs₂CdBr₄ ternary system has a ternary eutectic, E ₂, at ～53.5 mol % Cs₂CdBr₄, 1.5 mol % Cs₂ZnBr₄, and 45 mol % CsBr with a melting point of ～450°C. The polythermal section Cs₃ZnBr₅-Cs₂CdBr₄-Cs₂HgBr₄ in the CsBr-Cs₂ZnBr₄-Cs₂CdBr₄-Cs₂HgBr₄ quaternary system was constructed and investigated. This section is a quasi-ternary system and is characterized by the formation of regions of solid solutions Cs₂Zn _x Cd _y Hg_{1?x ? y} Br₄ and solid solutions based on Cs₃ZnBr₅. The liquidus surface of the quaternary system consists of three fields of primary crystallization of cesium bromide, a solid solution Cs₂Zn _x Cd _y Hg_{1?x ? y} Br₄, and a solid solution based on Cs₃ZnBr₅.