Pr4(SeO3)2(SeO4)F6 und NaSm(SeO3)(SeO4): Selenit‐Selenate der Selten‐Erd‐Elemente

Pr₄(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄)F₆ and NaSm(SeO₃)(SeO₄): Selenite‐Selenates of Rare Earth Elements Light green single crystals of Pr₄(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄)F₆ have been obtained from the decomposition of Pr₂(SeO₄)₃ in the presence of LiF in a gold ampoule. The monoclinic compound (C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2230.5(3), b = 710.54(9), c = 835.6(1) pm, β = 98.05(2)°, R_all = 0.0341) contains two crystallographically different Pr³⁺ ions. Pr(1)³⁺ is attached by six fluoride ions and two chelating SeO₃^2– groups (CN = 10), Pr(2)³⁺ is surrounded by four fluoride ions, three monodentate SeO₃^2– and two SeO₄^2– groups. One of the latter acts as a chelating ligand, so the CN of Pr(2)³⁺ is 10. The selenite ions are themselves coordinated by five and the selenate ions by four Pr³⁺ ions. The coordination number of the F^– ions is three and four, respectively. The linkage of the coordination polyhedra leads to cavities in the crystal structure which incorporate the lone pairs of the selenite ions. The reaction of Sm₂(SeO₄)₃ and NaCl in gold ampoules yielded light yellow single crystals of NaSm(SeO₃)(SeO₄). The monoclinic compound (P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1066.9(2), b = 691.66(8), c = 825.88(9) pm, β = 91.00(2)°, R_all = 0.0530) contains tenfold oxygen coordinated Sm³⁺ ions. The oxygen atoms belong to five SeO₃^2– and two SeO₄^2– ions. Two of the SeO₃^2– groups as well as one of the SeO₄^2– groups act as a chelating ligand. The sodium ions are surrounded by five SeO₄^2– ions and one SeO₃^2– group. One of the selenate ions is attached chelating leading to a coordination number of seven. Each selenite group is coordinated by six (5 × Sm³⁺ and 1 × Na⁺), each selenate ion by seven cations (5 × Na⁺ and 2 × Sm³⁺).     

ChemInform Abstract: The First Boroselenates as New Silicate Analogues.

Single crystals of Rb₃[B(SeO₄)₃] (I) and Cs₃[B(SeO₄)₃] (II) are prepared by heating a 1.5:1:6.6 molar mixture of Rb₂CO₃ (Cs₂CO₃), H₃BO₃, and H₂SeO₄ in air (quartz crucible, 550 K, 2 d).     

Wasserfreie Selenite des Lanthans: Synthese und Kristallstruktur von La2(SeO3)3 und LaFSeO3

Anhydrous Selenites of Lanthanum: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of La₂(SeO₃)₃ and LaFSeO₃ Colorless single crystals of La₂(SeO₃)₃ were obtained via the decomposition of La₂(SeO₄)₃ in the presence of NaCl in sealed gold ampoules. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic system (Pnma, Z = 4, a = 846.7(1), b = 1428.6(1), c = 710.3(2) pm, R_all = 0.0223) and contains La³⁺ in tenfold coordination of oxygen atoms which belong to seven SeO₃^2– groups. Hence, three of the latter act as bidentate ligands. The reaction of LiF with La₂(SeO₄)₃ in sealed gold ampoules yielded colorless single crystals of LaFSeO₃ (monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 12, a = 1819.8(3), b = 715.75(8), c = 846.4(1) pm, β = 96.89(2)°, R_all = 0.0352). The crystal structure contains three crystallographically different La³⁺ ions. La1 is surrounded by six oxygen atoms from five SeO₃^2– groups and four fluoride ions, La2 is coordinated by two bidentate SeO₃^2– ions and seven fluoride ligands. La3 is surrounded by oxygen atoms only with the coordination number and polyhedron being almost the same as found for La³⁺ in La₂(SeO₃)₃. Furthermore, the crystal structures of both compounds are strongly influenced by the lone pairs of the SeO₃^2– groups.     

Gd3(SeO3)4F: Ein Fluoridselenit mit μ3‐SeO32–und μ3‐F–‐überkappten Gd3‐Ringen

Gd₃(SeO₃)₄F: A Fluoride Selenite with μ₃‐SeO₃^2– and μ₃‐F^– Capped Gd₃ Rings The decomposition of Gd₂(SeO₄)₃ in the presence of LiF in sealed gold ampoules yields single crystals of Gd₃(SeO₃)₄F (hexagonal, P6₃mc, Z = 2, a = 1044.3(1), b = 694.32(7) pm, R_all = 0.0286). In the crystal structure one SeO₃^2– group and one F^– ion cap a ring of three Gd atoms. Furthermore, the crystal structure is strongly influenced by the lone pairs of the SeO₃^2– ions.     

Exploration of New Birefringent Crystals in Bismuth d0 Transition Metal Selenites

The first examples of bismuth fluoride selenites with d⁰-TM/Te^VI polyhedrons, namely, Bi₄TiO₂F₄(SeO₃)₄ ( 1 ), Bi₄NbO₃F₃(SeO₃)₄ ( 2 ), Bi₄TeO₄F₂(TeO₃)₂(SeO₃)₂ ( 3 ), Bi₂F₂(MoO₄)(SeO₃) ( 4 ) and Bi₂ZrO₂F₂(SeO₃)₂ ( 5 ) have been successfully synthesized under hydrothermal reactions by aliovalent substitution. The five new compounds feature three different types of structures. Compounds 1 – 3 , containing Ti^IV, Nb^V and Te^VI respectively, are isostructural, exhibiting a new 3D framework composed of a 3D bismuth oxyfluoride architecture, with intersecting tunnels occupied by d⁰-TM/Te^VI octahedrons and selenite/tellurite groups. Interestingly, compound Bi₄TeO₄F₂(TeO₃)₂(SeO₃)₂ ( 3 ) is the first structure containing Se^IV and mixed-valent Te^IV/Te^VI cations simultaneously. Compound 4 features a new 3D structure formed by a 3D bismuth oxyfluoride network with MoO₄ tetrahedrons and selenites groups imbedded in the 1D tunnels. Compound 5 displays a novel pillar-layered 3D open framework, consisting of 2D bismuth oxide layers bridged by the [ZrO₂F₂(SeO₃)₂]⁶⁻ polyanions. Theoretical calculations revealed that the five compounds displayed very strong birefringence. The birefringence values of compounds 1 – 3 , especially, are above 0.19 at 1064 nm, which are larger than the mineral calcite. Based on the structure and property analysis, it was found that the asymmetric SeO₃ groups (and TeO₃ in compound 3 ) displayed the largest anisotropy, compared with the bismuth cations and the d⁰-TM/Te polyhedra, which is beneficial to the birefringence.     

Compound Formation in the Systems TeO2?SeO2 and TeO2?SeO2?H2O

The solid state reaction between TeO₂ and SeO₂ in inert atmosphere was studied by x-ray diffraction techniques and compound formation was observed. The pale-white reaction product α-TeSeO₄, obtained at 300°C, is not isostructural with the component oxides. The substance is stable at room temperature under exclusion of moisture but decomposes above about 320°C in dry atmosphere. Evidence is given for the formation of 3 TeO₂ · SeO₂ · nH₂O and other hydrated mixed oxides in the system TeO₂? SeO₂? H₂O; d-spacings are reported.     

CoSm(SeO3)2Cl,CuGd(SeO3)2Cl,MnSm(SeO3)2Cl,CuGd2(SeO3)4 und CuSm2(SeO3)4: Übergangsmetallhaltige Selenite von Samarium und Gadolinum

CoSm(SeO₃)₂Cl, CuGd(SeO₃)₂Cl, MnSm(SeO₃)₂Cl, CuGd₂(SeO₃)₄ and CuSm₂(SeO₃)₄: Transition Metal containing Selenites of Samarium and Gadolinum The reaction of CoCl₂, Sm₂O₃, and SeO₂ in evacuated silica ampoules lead to blue single crystals of CoSm(SeO₃)₂Cl (triclinic, , Z = 4, a = 712.3(1), b = 889.5(2), c = 1216.2(2) pm, α = 72.25(1)°, β = 71.27(1)°, γ = 72.08(1)°, R_all = 0.0586). If MnCl₂ is used in the reaction light pink single crystals of MnSm(SeO₃)₂Cl (triclinic, , Z = 2, a = 700.8(2), b = 724.1(2), c = 803.4(2) pm, α = 86.90(3)°, β = 71.57(3)°, γ = 64.33(3)°, R_all = 0.0875) are obtained. Green single crystals of CuGd₂(SeO₃)₂Cl (triclinic, , Z = 4, a = 704.3(4), b = 909.6(4), c = 1201.0(7) pm, α = 70.84(4)°, β = 73.01(4)°, γ = 70.69(4)°, R_all = 0.0450) form analogously in the reaction of CuCl₂ and Gd₂O₃ with SeO₂. CoSm(SeO₃)₂Cl contains [CoO₄Cl₂] octahedra, which are connected via one edge and one vertex to infinite chains. The Mn²⁺ ions in MnSm(SeO₃)₂Cl are also octahedrally coordinated by four oxygen and two chlorine ligands. The linkage of the polyhedra to chains occurs exclusively via edges. Both, the cobalt and the manganese compound show the Sm³⁺ ions in eight and ninefold coordination of oxygen atoms and chloride ions. In CuGd(SeO₃)₂Cl the Cu²⁺ ions are coordinated by three oxygen atoms and one Cl^— ion in a distorted square planar manner. One further Cl^— and one further oxygen ligand complete the [CuO₃Cl] units yielding significantly elongated octahedra. The latter are again connected to chains via two common edges. For the Gd³⁺ ions coordination numbers of ?8 + 1”? and nine were found. Single crystals of the deep blue selenites CuM₂(SeO₃)₄ (M = Sm/Gd, monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 1050.4(3)/1051.0(2), b = 696.6(2)/693.5(1), c = 822.5(2)/818.5(2) pm, β = 110.48(2)°/110.53(2)°, R_all = 0.0341/0.0531) can be obtained from reactions of the oxides Sm₂O₃ and Gd₂O₃, respectively, with CuO and SeO₂. The crystal structure contains square planar [CuO₄] groups and irregular [MO₉] polyhedra.     

Interaction trifluorure d'antimoine-seleniates alcalins: Structure cristalline de K2SeO4(SbF3)2 · H2O

The systems SbF₃M₂SeO₄ (M = K, Rb, and Cs) in selenic aqueous solution have been studied. Two kinds of compounds have been isolated: molecular addition compounds K₂SeO₄(SbF₃)₂, Rb₂SeO₄(SbF₃)₂, K₂SeO₄(SbF₃)₂ · H₂O, and double decomposition compounds MSbF₂SeO₄. The crystal structure of K₂SeO₄(SbF₃)₂ · H₂O has been solved from an X-ray single crystal study (orthorhombic P2₁2₁2₁, R = 0.033 with 1251 reflexions). There are two types of antimony atoms both with monocapped octahedral environment 3.3.1 AX₆E. The SeO₄ entities weakly linked with four antimony atoms show a tetrahedral geometry slightly distorded. Infrared and Raman spectra of the different phases which have been synthesized show a more important distortion of the SeO₄ group in the MSbF₂SeO₄ compounds wherein the SbF₂ groups are more strongly linked.     

Three modifications of BaCu(SeO3)2 and the compound SrCu(SeO3)2: Preparation and crystal structure determination

The crystal structures of four hydrothermally synthesized alkaline earth-copper-selenites were determined: BaCu(SeO₃)₂-I [a = 5.247(1), B = 13.353(2), C = 8.981(1) Å, space group Pnm2₁, Z = 4, R_w = 0.024 for 1270 reflections], BaCu(SeO₃)₂-II [a = 5.256(1), B = 13.231(2), C = 8.933(1) Å, β = 90.19(1)°, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, R_w = 0.046 for 2238 reflections], BaCu(SeO₃)₂-III [a = 8.031(1), B = 5.185(1), C = 15.823(2) Å, β = 90.83(1)°, space group C2/c, Z = 4, R_w = 0.038 for 1866 reflections], and SrCu(SeO₃)₂ [a = 7.929(1), B = 5.132(1), C = 14.997(2) Å, β = 90.53(1)°, space group C2/c, Z = 4, R_w = 0.028 for 1414 reflections; isotypic with BaCu(SeO₃)₂-III].BaCu(SeO₃)₂-I and -II contain Cu(SeO₃)₂ sheets lying parallel to (100) formed by CuO₄ “squares” and selenite groups. These sheets are topologically different: in BaCu(SeO₃)₂-I they are formed by the connection of Cu₂(SeO₃) and Cu₆(SeO₃)₄ rings while in BaCu(SeO₃)₂-II they are formed by Cu₂(SeO₃)₂ and Cu₆(SeO₃)₆ rings. The Cu(SeO₃)₂ sheets are rugged in BaCu(SeO₃)₂-I and they are slightly waved in BaCu(SeO₃)₂-II. In both compounds they are connected to each other by a fifth Cu---O bond and by the Ba atoms. In BaCu(SeO₃)₂-III and in its isotypic Sr analog the CuO₄ “squares” and the selenite groups form parallel chains [010], which are connected by the alkaline earth atoms.     

Crystallographic aspects of the Polymorphism of Silver Chromate and Selenate at high pressures and temperatures

Ag₂CrO₄ II at 25 °C is orthorhombic, space group D-Pnma, with the chrysoberyl structure and a₀, b₀, c₀ = 10.01, 7.01, 5.56 Å. Precipitated Ag₂SeO₄ IV has the thenardite structure. Upon heating to ～600 °C under pressure it transforms sluggishly to Ag₂SeO₄ I, which, upon cooling, then transforms to Ag₂SeO₄ III directly above 8 kbar, or via Ag₂SeO₄ II below 8 kbar. Ag₂SeO₄ III does not easily reconvert to Ag₂SeO₄ IV, and can be quenched to room temperature. It has the same structure as Ag₂CrO₄ II, and the lattice constants a₀, b₀, c₀ = 10.10, 6.95, 5.52 Å. The previously observed transitions in Ag₂SeO₄ at 425 and 537 °C do not involve Ag₂SeO₄ IV and cannot be observed until the IV–I transformation has taken place.     

Zur thermischen Zersetzung von TeSeO4 und Te3SeO8 – Koexistenzbeziehungen im ternären System TeO2/SeO2/Bi2SeO5

Thermal Decomposition of TeSeO₄ and Te₃SeO₈ – Phase Relations in the Ternary System TeO₂/SeO₂/Bi₂SeO₅ The saturation decomposition pressure of TeSeO₄ and Te₃SeO₈ were determined in a membran zero manometer. From the equilibrium data are derived the Enthalpies of formation and the Standard Entropies: Data see Inhaltsübersicht. Thus the coexistence ranges in the ternary triangle TeO₂/SeO₂/Bi₂SeO₅ can be determined. Informations about the melting diagram obtained by thermal analysis of the condensed compositions TeO₂/SeO₂.     

Chemical vapor transport and solid-state exchange synthesis of new copper selenite bromides

A new dimorphic copper selenite bromide, Cu₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂ was obtained via chemical transport reactions. α-Cu₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂, monoclinic (1m) and β-Cu₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂, triclinic (1a) polymorphs were produced simultaneously upon reaction of amorphous, partially dehydrated copper selenite and copper bromide. 1m is similar to Cu₅(SeO₃)₄Cl₂, whereas 1a is distantly related to Ni₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂ and Co₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂. Attempts to reproduce synthesis of 1a via exchange reaction between Na₂SeO₃ and CuBr₂ resulted in a new Na₂[Cu₇O₂](SeO₃)₄Br₄ (2). Current study demonstrates for the first time, that both chemical vapor and exchange reactions can be employed in preparation of new selenite halides.     

Incorporation of Sulfate or Selenate Groups into Oxotellurates(IV): I. Calcium,Cadmium, and Strontium Compounds

Seven new mixed oxochalcogenate compounds in the systems M^II/X^VI/Te^IV/O/(H), (M^II = Ca, Cd, Sr; X^VI = S, Se) were obtained under hydrothermal conditions (210 °C, one week). Crystal structure determinations based on single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction data revealed the compositions Ca₃(SeO₄)(TeO₃)₂, Ca₃(SeO₄)(Te₃O₈), Cd₃(SeO₄)(Te₃O₈), Cd₃(H₂O)(SO₄)(Te₃O₈), Cd₄(SO₄)(TeO₃)₃, Cd₅(SO₄)₂(TeO₃)₂(OH)₂, and Sr₃(H₂O)₂(SeO₄)(TeO₃)₂ for these phases. Peculiar features of the crystal structures of Ca₃(SeO₄)(TeO₃)₂, Ca₃(SeO₄)(Te₃O₈), Cd₃(SeO₄)(Te₃O₈), Cd₃(H₂O)(SO₄)(Te₃O₈), and Sr₃(H₂O)₂(SeO₄)(TeO₃)₂ are metal‐oxotellurate(IV) layers connected by bridging XO₄ tetrahedra and/or by hydrogen‐bonding interactions involving hydroxyl or water groups, whereas Cd₄(SO₄)(TeO₃)₃ and Cd₅(SO₄)₂(TeO₃)₂(OH)₂ crystallize as framework structures. Common to all crystal structures is the stereoactivity of the Te^IV electron lone pair for each oxotellurate(IV) unit, pointing either into the inter‐layer space, or into channels and cavities in the crystal structures.     

Das erste Hexaoxoselenat (VI) – Synthese und Charakterisierung von Na12(SeO6)(SeO4)3

The First Hexaoxoselenate(VI) – Synthesis and Characterization of Na₁₂(SeO₆)(SeO₄)₃ Pure Na₁₂(SeO₆)(SeO₄)₃ has been prepared by solid state reaction at 500 °C from a mixture of Na₂O and Na₂SeO₄ in silver crucibles. The crystal structure has been determined from single crystal data (Pnma, a = 1577.2(7), b = 781.7(3), c = 1475.5(7) pm, Z = 4, R1 = 0.030, wR2 = 0.058, 2480 observed reflections [I_o ≥ 2σ(I_o)]). Na₁₂(SeO₆)(SeO₄)₃ contains novel SeO₆^6– anions. There exists an unexpected topological relationship between the SeO₆Naⁱ₈Na^a₂Na^a_4/2 part of the structure and the MoCl₂ structure type (Mo₆Clⁱ₈Cl^a₂Cl^a_4/2). The crystal structure as determined is consistent with spectroscopic data (IR, Raman, ⁷⁷Se‐MAS‐NMR).     

Crystal structure and magnetic properties of two new cobalt selenite halides: Co5(SeO3)4X2 (X=Cl, Br)

Two new isostructural cobalt selenite halides Co₅(SeO₃)₄Cl₂ and Co₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂ have been synthesized. They crystallize in the triclinic system space group P−1 with the following lattice parameters for Co₅(SeO₃)₄Cl₂: a=6.4935(8) Å, b=7.7288(8) Å, c=7.7443(10) Å, α=66.051(11)°, β=73.610(11)°, γ=81.268(9)°, and Z=1. The crystal structures were solved from single-crystal X-ray data, R1=3.73 and 4.03 for Co₅(SeO₃)₄Cl₂ and Co₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂, respectively. The new compounds are isostructural to Ni₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂.Magnetic susceptibility measurements on oriented single-crystalline samples show anisotropic response in a broad temperature range. The anisotropic susceptibility is quantitatively interpreted within the zero-field splitting schemes for Co²⁺ and Ni²⁺ ions. Sharp low-temperature susceptibility features, at T_N=18 and 20 K for Co₅(SeO₃)₄Cl₂ and Co₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂, respectively, are ascribed to antiferromagnetic ordering in a minority magnetic subsystem. In isostructural Ni₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂ magnetically ordered subsystem represents a majority fraction (T_N=46 K). Nevertheless, anisotropic susceptibility of Ni₅(SeO₃)₄Br₂ is dominated at low temperatures by a minority fraction, subject to single-ion anisotropy effects and increasing population of S_z=0 (singlet) ground state of octahedrally coordinated Ni²⁺.     

Thermochemical Study of Gaseous Salts of Oxygen-containing Acids: XII. Alkali Metal Selenates

Vaporization of alkali metal selenates was studied by high-temperature mass spectrometry; the vaporization heats of these salts were measured, and the standard enthalpies of formation and atomization of gaseous K₂SeO₄, Rb₂SeO₄, and Cs₂SeO₄ were determined.     

Untersuchung der Systeme Al2(SeO4)3?MnSeO4?H2O und Al2(SeO4)3?MgSeO4?H2O bei 25°C

Investigation of the Systems Al₂(SeO₄)₃? MnSeO₄? H₂O and Al₂(SeO₄)₃? MgSeO₄? H₂O at 25°C The systems Al₂(SeO₄)₃? MnSeO₄? H₂O and Al₂(SeO₄)₃? MgSeO₄? H₂O were investigated at 25°C and their solubility diagrams were plotted. It was established that double salts were not formed between the Me²⁺ and Me³⁺ selenates unlike the corresponding sulfates and that the systems are of simple eutonic type.     

The First UV Nonlinear Optical Selenite Material: Fluorination Control in CaYF(SeO3)2 and Y3F(SeO3)4

It is a great challenge to develop UV nonlinear optical (NLO) material due to the demanding conditions of strong second harmonic generation (SHG) intensity and wide band gap. The first ultraviolet NLO selenite material, Y₃F(SeO₃)₄, has been obtained by control of the fluorine content in a centrosymmetric CaYF(SeO₃)₂. The two new compounds represent similar 3D structures composed of 3D yttrium open frameworks strengthened by selenite groups. CaYF(SeO₃)₂ has a large birefringence (0.138@532 nm and 0.127@1064 nm) and a wide optical band gap (5.06 eV). The non-centrosymmetric Y₃F(SeO₃)₄ can exhibit strong SHG intensity (5.5×KDP@1064 nm), wide band gap (5.03 eV), short UV cut-off edge (204 nm) and high thermal stability (690 °C). So, Y₃F(SeO₃)₄ is a new UV NLO material with excellent comprehensive properties. Our work shows that it is an effective method to develop new UV NLO selenite material by fluorination control of the centrosymmetric compounds.     

Zur Bestimmung des Selens mit Eisen (II)-sulfat

Zusammenfassung Für die im Prinzip bekannte gravimetrische Bestimmungsmethode von SeO₃ ^2– und SeO₄ ^2– in salzsaurer Lösung mit FeSO₄ wird eine zuverlässige Vorschrift ausgearbeitet. Außerdem wird eine neue maßanalytische Bestimmungsmethode für SeO₃ ^2– und SeO₄ ^2– beschrieben. Die Nebeneinanderbestimmung von SeO₃ ^2– und SeO₄ ^2– nach diesem Verfahren gelingt mit Hilfe einer geeigneten Apparatur in einem Arbeitsgang.Für die Bestimmung von SeO₃ ^2– in tellurhaltigen Lösungen wird eine Trennungsmöglichkeit angeführt.Dem Institutsvorstand, Herrn Prof. Dr. Robert Strebinger,, danke ich für das fördernde Interesse an dieser Arbeit.     

Ce2[SeO3]3 and Pr2[SeO3]3: Non‐Isostructural Oxoselenates(IV) of the Light Lanthanoids

The crystal structures of Ce₂[SeO₃]₃ and Pr₂[SeO₃]₃ have been refined from X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction data. The compounds were obtained using stoichiometric mixtures of CeO₂, SeO₂, Ce, and CeCl₃ (molar ratio 3:3:1:1) or Pr₆O₁₁, SeO₂, Pr, and PrCl₃ (molar ratio 3:27:1:2) heated in evacuated sealed silica tubes at 830 °C for one week. Ce₂[SeO₃]₃ crystallizes orthorhombically (space group: Pnma), with four formula units per unit cell of the dimensions a = 839.23(5) pm, b = 1421.12(9) pm, and c = 704.58(4) pm. Its structure contains only a single crystallographically unique Ce³⁺ cation in tenfold coordination with oxygen atoms arranged as single‐face bicapped square antiprism and two different trigonal pyramidal [SeO₃]^2? groups. The connectivity among the [CeO₁₀] polyhedra results in infinite sheets of face‐ and edge‐sharing units propagating normal to [001]. Pr₂[SeO₃]₃ is monoclinic (space group: P2₁/n) with twelve formula units per unit cell of the dimensions a = 1683.76(9) pm, b = 705.38(4) pm, c = 2167.19(12) pm, and β = 102.063(7)°. Its structure exhibits six crystallographically distinct Pr³⁺ cations in nine‐ and tenfold coordination with oxygen atoms forming distorted capped square antiprisms or prisms (CN = 9), bicapped square antiprisms and tetracapped trigonal prisms (CN = 10), respectively. The [PrO₉] and [PrO₁₀] polyhedra form double layers parallel to (111) by edge‐ or face‐sharing, which are linked by nine different [SeO₃]^2? groups to build up a three‐dimensional framework. In both compounds, the discrete [SeO₃]^2? anions (d(Se⁴⁺–O^2?) = 166–174 pm) show the typical Ψ¹‐tetrahedral shape owing to the non‐bonding “lone‐pair” electrons at the central selenium(IV) particles. Moreover, their stereochemical “lone‐pair” activity seems to flock together in large empty channels running along [010] in the orthorhombic Ce₂[SeO₃]₃ and along [101] in the monoclinic Pr₂[SeO₃]₃ structure, respectively.