Zur Polymorphie von SrNi2P2 sowie zur Kristallstruktur von BaNi2P2

About Polymorphism of SrNi₂P₂ and Crystal Structure of BaNi₂P₂ SrNi₂P₂ and BaNi₂P₂ were prepared by heating mixtures of the elements and investigated by single crystal X-ray methods. The Sr compound at room temperature crystallizes in a superstructure of the ThCr₂Si₂ type (NT-phase; Immm; Z = 6; a = 3.951(2), b = 11.853(2), c = 10.432(2) Å), which is caused by displacements of the atoms from the ideal positions; the P? P distances are 2.45 and 3.28 Å. With increasing temperature at 45°C (ambient pressure) and increasing pressure at 4 kbar (room temperature) respectively the compound undergoes first order phase transitions and crystallizes after that in the undistorted ThCr₂Si₂ type (I4/mmm; Z = 2). While the P atoms of the high temperature phase (HT-SrNi₂P₂: a = 3.948(1), c = 10.677(3) Å; 100°C) are isolated from each other (d_{p p}: 3.12 Å) they most probably form pairs in the high pressure phase (HD-SrNi₂P₂: a = 4.003(1), c = 9.761(2) Å; ca. 4 kbar). This will be discussed on the basis of band structure calculations. BaNi₂P₂ (a = 3.947(1), c = 11.820(1) Å) also crystallizes in the ThCr₂Si₂ type structure, the P? P distance is extended to 3.71 Å.     

Neue ternäre Rhodium‐ und Iridium‐Phosphide und ‐Arsenide mit U4Re7Si6‐Struktur

New Ternary Rhodium‐ and Iridium‐Phosphides and ‐Arsenides with U₄Re₇Si₆ Type Structure Single crystals of Mg₄Rh₇P₆ (a = 7.841(1) Å), Mg₄Rh₇As₆ (a = 8.066(1) Å), Yb₄Rh₇As₆ (a = 8.254(1) Å) and Mg₄Ir₇As₆ (a = 8.082(2) Å) were prepared by heating mixtures of the elements in a lead flux and were investigated by means of X‐ray methods. The compounds are isotypic and they crystallize in the U₄Re₇Si₆ type structure (Im 3 m; Z = 2), which is formed by CeMg₂Si₂ analogous units, which are twisted against each other. The Rh(Ir) atoms building these units are coordinated tetrahedrally by the non‐metal. The P(As) atoms of six units form a regular octahedron, which is centred by an additional Rh(Ir) atom. This second structural segment corresponds to the perovskit type structure.     

Neue ternäre Phosphide und Arsenide mit einem Metall : Nichtmetall‐Verhältnis im Bereich von 2 : 1

New Ternary Phosphides and Arsenides with a Metal : Non‐Metal Ratio in the Range of 2 : 1 Six new compounds were prepared by heating mixtures of the elements or by reaction of them in a tin(lead) flux. They were investigated by single crystal X‐ray methods. Sc₂Ni₁₂P₇ (a = 9.013(1), c = 3.590(1) Å) crystallizes in the Zr₂Fe₁₂P₇ type structure (P6; Z = 1), which is basically built up likewise by Eu₂Pd₁₂As₇ (a = 10.040(1), c = 4.100(1) Å) and Sr₂Rh₁₂P₇ (a = 9.626(1), c = 3.844(1) Å), but one of seven non‐metal atoms has a somewhat modified environment and is disordered along [001]. Therefore their crystal structure corresponds to the Ho₂Rh₁₂As₇ type structure (P6₃/m; Z = 1). Ca₂Ni₇P₄ (a = 3.703(1), b = 9.209(1), c = 10.378(1) Å) forms the Nd₂Ni₇P₄ type structure (Pmn2₁; Z = 2), whereas the atomic arrangements of Ca₄Rh₁₃As₉ (a = 3.903(2), b = 11.221(1), c = 19.411(4) Å) and Sm₄Rh₁₃As₉ (a = 3.913(2), b = 11.242(6), c = 19.440(6) Å) correspond basically to the Ho₄Ir₁₃Ge₉ type structure (Pmmn; Z = 2), but the disorder of Rh8 required the occupation of splitting positions. The transition metals have three, four or five neighbouring atoms of phosphorus or arsenic and form together with them three‐dimensional covalent frameworks, of which holes are occupied by the atoms of the electropositive metal. Most of the polyhedra around the P and As atoms respectively consist of trigonal prisms of metal atoms with additional metal atoms capping the rectangular faces of the prisms. This environment ist characteristic for ternary phosphides and arsenides with a metal : non‐metal ratio in the range of 2 : 1.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen ternärer Phosphide und Arsenide des Rhodiums und Iridiums

Ternary Phosphides and Arsenides of Rhodium and Iridium: Synthesis and Crystal Structures Single crystals of eight new compounds were prepared by heating mixtures of the elements in a lead flux. They were investigated by X‐ray methods. Ca₂Ir₁₂P₇ (a = 9.512(1), c = 3.923(1) Å)is an additional representative of the Zr₂Rh₁₂P₇ type structure, micro domains required refinements of the structural parameters in space group P6₃/m. Ca₅Rh₁₉P₁₂ (a = 12.592(1), c = 3.882(1) Å) and Ca₅Ir₁₉P₁₂ (a = 12.577(2), c = 3.954(1) Å) crystallize with the Ho₅Ni₁₉P₁₂ type structure (P6¯2m; Z = 1), whereas the compounds A₆Rh₃₀X₁₉ form a slightly modified structure of the Yb₆Co₃₀P₁₉ type. The lattice constants are: Ca₆Rh₃₀P₁₉: a = 15.532(1) Å, c = 3.784(1) Å Sr₆Rh₃₀As₁₉: a = 16.135(2) Å, c = 3.916(1) Å Eu₆Rh₃₀P₁₉: a = 15.566(1) Å, c = 3.821(1) Å Eu₆Rh₃₀As₁₉: a = 16.124(1) Å, c =5 3.903(3) Å Yb₆Rh₃₀P₁₉: a = 5 15.508(1) Å, c =5 3.770(1) Å Because one of the four non‐metal atoms, located on different crystallographic sites, is disordered along [001] micro domains are formed. Therefore the parameters were not refined in space group P6¯ (Yb₆Rh₃₀P₁₉ type), but in space group P6₃/m. The metal:non‐metal ratio of all compounds is in the range of 2:1. Accordingly most of the non‐metal atoms are coordinated by nine metal atoms, which form tricapped trigonal prisms. These polyhedra are combined with each other in a different way.     

Über den Einfluß von Temperatur,Druck und Substitution auf die Kristallstruktur von ARh2P2 (A = Ca,Sr, Eu,Ba)

About the Effect of Temperature, Pressure, and Substitution on the Crystal Structure of ARh₂P₂ (A = Ca, Sr, Eu, Ba) Four compounds ARh₂P₂ (A = Ca, Sr, Eu, Ba) were prepared by heating mixtures of the elements and investigated by means of single crystal X-ray methods. They crystallize in the ThCr₂Si₂ type structure (I4/mmm; Z = 2) with P? P distances along [001] reaching from 2.26 Å (CaRh₂P₂) to 3.74 Å (BaRh₂P₂). With increasing temperature (EuRh₂P₂) or increasing pressure (SrRh₂P₂) a first order phase transition occurs with strong changes of the P? P distances. Substitution of the atoms changes the bond lengths of the compounds too.     

Refinement of the Crystal Structure of Sr3Hg2

Mixtures of strontium and mercury in molar ratios of 7:3 have been annealed for 20 days at 520°C. From the pure product Sr₃Hg₂ single crystals have been obtained. Sr₃Hg₂ crystallizes in the U₃Si₂ type of structure (space group P4/mbm); the cell constants are a = 8.883 (2) Å and c = 4.553(1) Å. All of the Hg atoms are involved in Hg₂ dumbbells with Hg? Hg distances of 3.41 Å.     

Neue ternäre Kupferpnictide mit modifizierten BaAl4-Strukturen

New Ternary Copper Pnictides with Modified BaAl₄ Type Structures EuCu₂As₂ (a = 4.215(1) Å, c = 10.185(2) Å) and EuCu₂Sb₂ (a = 4.504(1) Å, c = 10.824(2) Å) were prepared by heating (900°C) mixtures of CuCl and arsenic (antimony) with europium. The by-products were dissolved by dilute acetic acid. The arsenide crystallizes in the ThCr₂Si₂ type structure (I4/mmm; Z = 2) with holes in the copper arrangement, whereas the antimonide forms the CaBe₂Ge₂ type structure (P4/nmm; Z = 2). The stability ranges of both phases were determined by mixed crystal formation in accordance with EuCu₂As_2–xSb_x. Magnetic measurements showed, that Europium is divalent and that the compounds order magnetically at low temperatures. BaCu₂Sb₂ (I4/mmm; a = 4.655(1) Å, c = 32.709(6) Å; Z = 6) was prepared by heating a mixture of binary antimonides of barium and copper in a melt of NaCl/KCl. The structure of this compound consists building elements of the CaBe₂Ge₂ and the ThCr₂Si₂ type structure. The already known compounds SrCu₂As₂ and BaCu₂As₂ were produced in a homogeneous form for the first time and their structures (ThCr₂Si₂ type) redetermined by means of single crystal X-ray methods.     

Kristall‐ und elektronische Strukturen von AIr2P2 (A: Ca — Ba)

Crystal and Electronic Structures of AIr₂P₂ (A: Ca — Ba) Single crystals of CaIr₂P₂ (a = 6.610(3), c = 7.031(3)Å) were prepared by reaction of the elements in a lead flux and investigated by X‐ray methods. The compound crystallizes with the EuIr₂P₂ type (P3₂21; Z = 3) just detected in the case of SrIr₂P₂. In the structure all the P atoms and half of the Ir atoms build a three‐dimensional framework with Ca and the remaining Ir atoms in the cavities. The latter atoms form threefold screws along [001] with relatively short Ir‐Ir distances and they are connected with the framework by Ir‐P bonds. LMTO band structure calculations suggested that the compounds with Ca, Sr, and Eu should be semiconductors. For EuIr₂P₂ this was confirmed by conductivity measurements. BaIr₂P₂ (a = 3.946(1), c = 12.572(2)Å) synthesized by heating the elements at 1050 °C for a long time crystallizes with the ThCr₂Si₂ type structure (I4/mmm; Z = 2). Due to the rigid layers of IrP₄ tetrahedra and the atomic size of barium the P‐P distance between the layers with a value of 3.71Å is very long.     

Neue Erdalkalimetall‐Phosphide und ‐Arsenide des Cobalts

New Alkaline‐Earth Metal Phosphides and Arsenides of Cobalt Five new compounds of cobalt were prepared by heating mixtures of the elements and investigated by means of single crystal X‐ray methods. Mg₂Co₁₂As₇ (a = 12.096(6), b = 3.670(2), c = 24.93(1) Å) crystallizes in a new structure type (Pnma; Z = 4). Most of the Co atoms are coordinated tetrahedrally by arsenic, the other ones in the form of a square pyramid. Due to the linking of these polyhedra channels of hexagonal cross section are formed along [010], in which the Mg atoms are arranged. Mg₂Co₁₂P₇ (a = 9.012(2), c = 3.504(1) Å), Ca₂Co₁₂P₇ (a = 9.073(1), c = 3.585(1) Å) as well as Ca₂Co₁₂As₇ (a = 9.428(5), c = 3.728(2) Å) crystallize in the Zr₂Fe₁₂P₇ structure type (P6; Z = 1). Micro domains of the arsenide required refinements of the structure parameters in space group P6₃/m. MgCo₆P₄ (a = 6.609(1), c = 3.380(1) Å) is isotypic with LiCo₆P₄ (P6m2; Z = 1). The compounds belong to the large family of phosphides and arsenides with a metal : non‐metal ratio of about 2 : 1. Their structures can be described by the linkings of non‐metal centred trigonal prisms of metal atoms with additional metal atoms capping the rectangular faces of the prisms.     

CsMn2P2, ein Mangan(II,III)‐phosphid mit der BaZn2P2‐Struktur. Mit einem Beitrag zum BaAl4‐Strukturtyp

CsMn₂P₂, a Manganese(II, III) Phosphide with BaZn₂P₂ Structure. With a Contribution to the BaAl₄ Structure Type CsMn₂P2₂is formed by the reaction of Cs₄P₆ with Mn and red phosphorus (Nb ampoule; 1073 K) as black platelets. The compound is paramagnetic following the Curie‐Weiss law above 110 K (μ = 4.81 B.M. / CsMn₂P₂; θ = —79 K) and orders antiferromagnetically below 110 K. The magnetic moment corresponds with the ratio Mn^II : Mn^III = 1:1. CsMn₂P₂ is isotypic with BaZn₂P₂ (tI10; I4/mmm; a = 4.098(1) Å, c = 14.215(4) Å, d(Mn—P) = 2.387(1) Å (4×), d(Cs—P) = 3.718(2) Å (8×)), and shows, therefore, no P—P‐bonds. The different regions of the BaAl₄ (ThCr₂Si₂) structure type are analysed and parameterized once more.     

Ein Polyphosphid mit Rhenium-Clustern: Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Re6P13

A Polyphosphide with Rhenium Clusters: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Re₆P₁₃ Microcrystalline Re₆P₁₃ was prepared by heating the elemental components in the presence of iodine. Single crystals were obtained by reaction of the components in molten tin. They are rhombohedral, R3 , with the hexagonal cell dimensions: a = 15.665(9), c= 8.320(2) Å, Z = 6. The structure was determined and refined from single-crystal data(R = 0.053). The Re atoms are coordinated by six P atoms in distorted octahedral configuration. Four edge-sharing octahedra are distorted in such a way that Re? Re bonds (2.76 to 2.94 Å) are formed. All P atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated by Re and P atoms. The P atoms form six-membered rings, four membered chains, and pairs. One P atom has only Re neighbors. The crystal structure of Re₆P₁₃ is discussed together with the structures of related compounds.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur des Quecksilber(II)-thiodiphosphats Hg2P2S7

Preparation and Crystal Structure of Mercury (II) Thiodiphosphate Hg₂P₂S₇ Hg₂P₂S₇ crystallizes monoclinic with a = 10.887(8); b = 5.827(3); c = 8.132(6) Å und β = 103.83(6)° in space group C2.The crystal structure was determined from four-circle diffractometer data by means of the heavy atom method and refined by least squares to R = 0.094 for 1119 intensities. The structure contains P₂S₇ group which are arranged in layer parallel to the (001) plane and connected by Hg atoms to form a three-dimensional network. The Hg atoms are surrounded by four S atoms in a deformed tetrahedral arrangement (means distance Hg? S: 2.591 Å). The P₂S₇ group are composed of two PS₄ tetrahedra sharing one corner (mean distance P? S: 2.048 Å; ? P? S? P: 108.6°). According to the structural data Hg₂P₂S₇ may be interpreted as mercury(II) thiodiphosphate. The bond distance and the structural relationships between Hg₂P₂S₇ and Ag₄P₂S₇ are discussed. Hg₂P₂S₇ represents a new defect tetrahedral structural type.     

Darstellung und Kristallstrukturen von Ln2Al3Si2 und Ln2AlSi2 (Ln: Y,Tb–Lu)

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Ln ₂Al₃Si₂ and Ln ₂AlSi₂ ( Ln : Y, Tb–Lu) Eight new ternary aluminium silicides were prepared by heating mixtures of the elements and investigated by means of single‐crystal X‐ray methods. Tb₂Al₃Si₂ (a = 10.197(2), b = 4.045(1), c = 6.614(2) Å, β = 101.11(2)°) and Dy₂Al₃Si₂ (a = 10.144(6), b = 4.028(3), c = 6.580(6) Å, β = 101.04(6)°) crystallize in the Y₂Al₃Si₂ type structure, which contains wavy layers of Al and Si atoms linked together by additional Al atoms and linear Si–Al–Si bonds. Through this there are channels along [010], which are filled by Tb and Dy atoms respectively. The silicides Ln₂AlSi₂ with Ln = Y (a = 8.663(2), b = 5.748(1), c = 4.050(1) Å), Ho (a = 8.578(2), b = 5.732(1), c = 4.022(1) Å), Er (a = 8.529(2), b = 5.719(2), c = 4.011(1) Å), Tm (a = 8.454(5), b = 5.737(2), c = 3.984(2) Å) and Lu (a = 8.416(2), b = 5.662(2), c = 4.001(1) Å) crystallize in the W₂CoB₂ type structure (Immm; Z = 2), whereas the structure of Yb₂AlSi₂ (a = 6.765(2), c = 4.226(1) Å; P4/mbm; Z = 2) corresponds to a ternary variant of the U₃Si₂ type structure. In all compounds the Si atoms are coordinated by trigonal prisms of metal atoms, which are connected by common faces so that Si₂ pairs (d_Si–Si: 2.37–2.42 Å) are formed.     

Er3Pd7P4 — Kristallstrukturbestimmung und Extended Hückel Rechnungen

Er₃Pd₇P₄ — Crystal Structure Determination and Extended Hückel Calculations Er₃Pd₇P₄ was prepared by heating the elements (1050°C) and investigated by means of single-crystal X-ray methods. The compound crystallizes in a new structure (C2/m; a = 15.180(3) Å, b = 3.955(1) Å, c = 9.320(1) Å, β = 125,65(1)°; Z = 2) with a three-dimensional framework of Pd and P atoms and with Er atoms in the holes. The Pd atoms are surrounded tetrahedrally, trigonally or linearly by P atoms, which are coordinated by nine metal atoms in the form of a tricapped trigonal prism. Therefore the atomic arrangement of Er₃Pd₇P₄ is related to the structures of ternary transition metal phosphides with a metal: phosphorus ratio of 2:1. Band calculations using the Extended Hückel method show strong covalent Pd? P bonds and weak bonding interactions between Pd atoms with Pd? Pd distances shorter than 2.9 Å.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen des Zink‐Rhodiumborids Zn5Rh8B4 und der Lithium‐ Magnesium‐Rhodiumboride LixMg5−xRh8B4 (x = 1.1 und 0.5) und Li8Mg4Rh19B12

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Zinc Rhodium Boride Zn₅Rh₈B₄ and the Lithium Magnesium Rhodium Borides Li_xMg_5?xRh₈B₄ (x = 1.1 and 0.5) and Li₈Mg₄Rh₁₉B₁₂ The title compounds were prepared by reaction of the elemental components in metal ampoules under argon atmosphere (1100 °C, 7 d). In the case of Zn₅Rh₈B₄ (orthorhombic, space group Cmmm, a = 8.467(2) Å, b = 16.787(3) Å, c = 2.846(1) Å, Z = 2) a BN crucible enclosed in a sealed tantalum container was used. The syntheses of Li_xMg_5?xRh₈B₄ (orthorhombic, space group Cmmm, Z = 2, isotypic with Zn₅Rh₈B₄, lattice constants for x = 1.1: a = 8.511(3) Å, b = 16.588(6) Å, c = 2.885(1) Å, and for x = 0.5: a = 8.613(1) Å, b = 16.949(3) Å, c = 2.9139(2) Å) and Li₈Mg₄Rh₁₉B₁₂ (orthorhombic, space group Pbam, a = 26.210(5) Å, b = 13.612(4) Å, c = 2.8530(5) Å, Z = 2) were carried out in tantalum crucibles enclosed in steel containers using lithium as a metal flux. The crystal structures were solved from single crystal X‐ray diffraction data. In both structures Rh atoms reside at z = 0 and all non‐transition metal atoms at z = 1/2. Columns of Rh₆B trigonal prisms running along the c‐axis are laterally connected to form three‐dimensional networks with channels of various cross sections containing Li‐, Mg‐, and Zn‐atoms, respectively. A very short Li‐Li distance of 2.29(7) Å is observed in Li₈Mg₄Rh₁₉B₁₂.     

Stapelvarianten aus SrPtSb‐ und CaAl2Si2‐analogen Baublöcken

Stacking Variants of SrPtSb and CaAl₂Si₂ analogous Units Structure determinations on the basis of single crystal X‐ray methods revealed, that the crystal structures of Ca₃Cu₂Zn₂P₄ (P3 m1; Z = 1; a = 4.034(1), c = 14.604(3) Å), the isotypic Eu compound (a = 4.150(9), c = 15.210(7) Å), of Ca₂CuZn₂P₃ (P6₃/mmc; Z = 2; a = 4.048(2), c = 21.466(11) Å) and Ca₄Cu₃Zn₂P₅ (P6₃/mmc; Z = 2; a = 4.041(1), c = 37.060(7) Å) respectively can be described as stacking variants built up by two different segments. The first one corresponds with the hexagonal SrPtSb structure type, the second one with the trigonal CaAl₂Si₂ structure type. The segments along [001] are arranged one another and are represented with different weightiness in the compounds concerned.     

BaNi2P4: Dimorphie durch Peierls-Verzerrung?

BaNi₂P₄: Dimorphism by Peierls Instability? BaNi₂P₄ was prepared by heating a mixture of the elements and investigated by means of single crystal X-ray methods. At T ≥ 100°C the compound crystallizes in the tetragonal BaPd₂P₄-type structure (α phase: 14/mmm, a = 6.553(1) Å, c = 5.769(1) Å; Z = 2). Chains of edge-shared NiP₄ tetrahedra are orientated to each other, so that the P atoms form P₄ rings (P? P distance: 2.23 Å). These are connected with the Ni atoms to Ni₈P₁₆ cages in the form of compressed truncated octahedra with Ba atoms in the centres. Below 100°C α-BaNi₂P₄ gradually undergoes a phase transition and forms an orthorhombic variant of the structure (β-phase; Immm; a = 6.620(1) Å, b = 6.470(1) Å, c = 5.785(1) Å; Z = 2). In the course of this the Ni? Ni distances of α-BaNi₂P₄ alternately split up into shorter and longer ones. Extended Hückel calculations show, that the structure of β-BaNi₂P₄ is stabilized by a Peierls distortion of the chains of tetrahedra.     

Ternäre Nickelphosphide und -arsenide mit einem Metall: Nichtmetall-Verhältnis von 2:1

Ternary Phosphides and Arsenides of Nickel with a Metal: Non-Metal Ratio of 2:1 Several new ternary phosphides and arsenides of nickel were prepared by reaction of the elements. SrNi₅P₃, SrNi₅As₃, and EuNi₅As₃ crystallize in the LaCo₅P₃ structure with the following lattice constants [Å]: BaNi₉P₅ (a = 6.534(1) Å, c = 10.847(2) Å) and BaNi₉As₅ (a = 6.760(1) Å, c = 11.226(2) Å) crystallize in a new type of structure (P6₃/mmc, Z = 2). The characteristic polyhedra are trigonal Ni-antiprisms centered by P or As atoms and trigonal Ni-prisms with vacant centres and sides capped by non-metal atoms. U₂Ni₁₂P₇ (a = 9.077(2) Å, c = 3.694(1) Å) has a Zr₂Fe₁₂P₇ structure (P6 , Z = 1).     

Die Tieftemperaturmodifikationen von Ag6Si2O7 und Ag6Ge2O7 – Darstellung,Kristallstruktur und Vergleich der Ag?Ag-Abstände

On the Low Temperature Modifications of Ag₆Si₂O₇ and Ag₆Ge₂O₇ – Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Comparison of Ag? Ag Distances For the first time, single crystals of Ag₆Si₂O₇ and Ag₆Ge₂O₇ have been obtained by solid state reactions of the binary oxides at temperatures of 350°C while applying oxygen pressures of 700 bar. According to the results of X-ray crystal structure determinations both compounds crystallize isostructural in P2₁ (Ag₆Si₂O₇: a = 5.3043(5) Å, b = 9.7533(7) Å, c = 15.9283(13) Å, β = 91.165(8)°, 3881 independent reflections, R1 = 3.3%, wR2 = 7.2%; Ag₆Ge₂O₇: a = 5.3713(4) Å, b = 9.9835(8) Å, c = 16.2249(14) Å, β = 90.904(8)°, 2111 independent reflections, R1 = 4.3%, wR2 = 6.0%, Z = 4). The crystal structures contain two independent M₂O₇^6? anions, one in a staggered, and the other in an ecliptic conformation. The cationic partial structure may be described as a distorted bcc arrangement of Ag⁺ and M⁴⁺. Comparison of the structures with respect to the Ag? Ag separations reveals the latter to be probably due to intrinsic d¹⁰–d¹⁰ bonding interactions as far as the range of 2.89 Å to 3.25 Å is considered.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Cobalt(II)-Hexaoxodiphosphat(P?P)(4−)-dodecahydrat,Co2P2O6 · 12 H2O

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Cobalt(II)-hexaoxodiphosphate(P? P)(4?)-dodecahydrate, Co₂P₂O₆ · 12 H₂O Co₂P₂O₆ · 12H₂O was obtained by cleavage and simultaneous oxidation of cyclo-hexaphosphate(III) in a solution of ethanol and aqueous ammonia. The crystal structure has been determined (1 898 independent diffractometer data): space group Pbam (No. 55), a = 6.710(2), b = 12.196(2), c = 10.073(3) Å, V = 825.3(1) ų, Z = 2, R = 0.060. The P₂O₆^4? anions show site symmetry C_2h and are connected to form chains via cobalt. Two cobalt ions together with two sets of four water molecules and two oxygen atoms of P₂O₆^4? form pairs of edge connected octahedra. The common edges are formed by the oxygen atoms of the P₂O₆ groups.