Long-range magnetic ordering of quasi-one-dimensional S=1/2 Heisenberg antiferromagnet Sr2Cu(PO4)2

Magnetic properties of quasi-one-dimensional S=1/2 Heisenberg antiferromagnet Sr₂Cu(PO₄)₂ were investigated by temperature and field dependence of AC susceptibility down to 0.03 K. A sharp peak was observed at on the temperature dependence of AC susceptibility indicating long-range magnetic ordering. Taking into account the exchange constant, (Hamiltonian =J∑S_iS_i+1), the ratio k_BT_N/J is 0.06%. Sr₂Cu(PO₄)₂ is, therefore, one of the best one-dimensional Heisenberg antiferromagnet known so far.     

Crystal structures and phase transitions of SrZr(PO4)2-BaZr(PO4)2 solid solutions

A complete series of solid solutions was prepared in the SrZr(PO₄)₂-BaZr(PO₄)₂ system and examined by conventional X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD). The crystals of Sr_xBa_1−xZr(PO₄)₂ with x?0.1 were isomorphous with yavapaiite (KFe(SO₄)₂, space group C2/m). The solid solution with 0.2?x?0.7 has been composed of a new phase, showing a superstructure along the a-axis (c-axis of the yavapaiite substructure). The crystals with 0.8?x?0.9 were composed of both the new phase and the triclinic phase, the latter being isostructural with SrZr(PO₄)₂ (x=1). The crystal structure of the new phase has been determined using direct methods, and it has been further refined by the Rietveld method. The crystal of Sr_0.7Ba_0.3Zr(PO₄)₂ (x=0.7) is monoclinic (space group P2/c, Z=4 and D_x/Mg m⁻³=3.73) with a=1.53370(8) nm, b=0.52991(3) nm, c=0.84132(4) nm, β=92.278(1)° and V=0.68321(6) nm³. Final reliability indices are R_wp=7.32%, R_p=5.60% and R_B=3.22%. The powder specimen was also examined by high-temperature XRPD and differential thermal analysis (DTA) to reveal the occurrence of two phase transitions during heating; the space group changed from P2/c to C2/m at ∼400 K, followed by the monoclinic-to-hexagonal (or trigonal) transition at 1060 K. The P2/c-to-C2/m transition has been, for the first time, described in the yavapaiite-type compounds.     

Neutron powder diffraction study of the magnetic and crystal structures of SrFe2(PO4)2

The crystal and magnetic structures of SrFe²⁺₂(PO₄)₂ have been determined by neutron powder diffraction data at low temperatures (space group P2₁/c (no. 14); Z=4; a=9.35417(13) Å, b=6.83808(10) Å, c=10.51899(15) Å, and β=109.5147(7)° at 15 K). Two magnetic phase transitions were found at T₁=7.4 K (first-order phase transition) and T₂=11.4 K (second-order phase transition). The transition at T₂ was hardly detectable by dc and ac magnetization measurements, and a small anomaly was observed by specific heat measurements. At T₁, strong anomalies were found by dc and ac magnetization and specific heat. The structure of SrFe₂(PO₄)₂ consists of linear four-spin cluster units, Fe2-Fe1-Fe1-Fe2. Below T₁, the propagation vector of the magnetic structure is k=[0,0,0]. The magnetic moments of the inner Fe1-Fe1 atoms of the four-spin cluster unit are ferromagnetically coupled. The magnetic moment of the outer Fe2 atom is also ferromagnetically coupled with that of the Fe1 atom but with spin canting. The four-spin cluster units form ferromagnetic layers parallel to the [−101] plane, while these layers are stacked antiferromagnetically in the [−101] direction. Spin canting of the outer Fe2 atoms provides a weak ferromagnetic moment of about 1 μ_B along the b-axis. The refined magnetic moments at 3.5 K are 4.09 μ_B for Fe1 and 4.07 μ_B for Fe2. Between T₁ and T₂, a few weak magnetic reflections were observed probably due to incommensurate magnetic order.     

Neutron diffraction, specific heat and magnetic susceptibility of Ni3(PO4)2

The Ni₃(PO₄)₂ phosphate was synthesized by the ceramic method in air atmosphere. The crystal structure consists of a three-dimensional skeleton constructed from Ni₃O₁₄ edge-sharing octahedra, which are interconnected by (PO₄)³⁻ oxoanions with tetrahedral geometry. The magnetic behavior was studied on powdered sample by using susceptibility, specific heat and neutron diffraction data. The nickel(II) orthophosphate exhibits a three-dimensional magnetic ordering at approximately 17.1 K. However, its complex crystal structure hampers any parametrization of the J-exchange parameter. The specific heat measurements of Ni₃(PO₄)₂ exhibit a three-dimensional magnetic ordering (λ-type) peak at 17.1 K. Measurements above T_N suggest the presence of a small short-range order in this phase. The total magnetic entropy was found to be 28.1 KJ/mol at 50 K. The magnetic structure of the nickel(II) phosphate exhibits ferromagnetic interactions inside the Ni₃O₁₄ trimers which are antiferromagnetically coupled between them, giving rise to a purely antiferromagnetic structure.     

A mixed metal phosphate incorporating isonicotinate ligand: synthesis, crystal structure, and magnetic properties of Cu(HINT)(VO2)(PO4)

A mixed metal phosphate incorporating isonicotinate ligand, Cu(HINT)(VO₂)(PO₄), was hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and magnetic susceptibility. This compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with cell parameters a=22.033(1) Å, b=6.2986(3) Å, c=16.0202(9) Å, β=121.001(1), and Z=8. The structure consists of two-dimensional neutral sheets of CuVO₂(PO₄) with the dipolar isonicotinate ligand being coordinated to Cu ions as a pendent group. Adjacent sheets are connected by hydrogen bonding. Each sheet consists of infinite chains of CuO₆ octahedra sharing trans edges which are connected by double chains of vanadyl(V) phosphate via corner sharing. Magnetic study results indicate the presence of intrachain ferromagnetic coupling between Cu ions. The magnetic exchange parameter was estimated as 2J/k =51.83 K based on an S=1/2 equally spaced ferromagnetic chain model.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a new open-framework iron phosphate (NH4)4Fe3(OH)2F2[H3(PO4)4]: Novel linear trimer of corner-sharing Fe(III) octahedra

A new iron phosphate (NH₄)₄Fe₃(OH)₂F₂[H₃(PO₄)₄] has been synthesized hydrothermally at HF concentrations from 0.5 to 1.2 mL. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals its three-dimensional open-framework structure (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a=6.2614(13) Å, b=9.844(2) Å, c=14.271(3) Å, β=92.11(1)°, V=879.0(3) Å³). This structure is built from isolated linear trimers of corner-sharing Fe(III) octahedra, which are linked by (PO₄) groups to form ten-membered-ring channels along [1 0 0]. This isolated, linear trimer of corner-sharing Fe(III) octahedra, [(FeO₄)₃(OH)₂F₂], is new and adds to the diverse linkages of Fe polyhedra as secondary building units in iron phosphates. The trivalent iron at octahedral sites for the title compound has been confirmed by synchrotron Fe K-edge XANES spectra and magnetic measurements. Magnetic measurements also show that this compound exhibit a strong antiferromagnetic exchange below T_N=17 K, consistent with superexchange interactions expected for the linear trimer of ferric octahedra with the Fe-F-Fe angle of 132.5°.     

Fluorine-bridged chain compounds as models in magnetochemistry: structures and magnetism of (imidH)2[Fe2oxF6] and [Fe2oxF4(DMSO)4]

The crystal structure of a new Fe(III) dimer obtained by fluorination of FeCl₃ with Me₃SnF in the presence of oxalic acid and crystallization from dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has been determined: [Fe₂oxF₄(DMSO)₄] 1, Space group P2₁/n, Z=2, a=7.259(2), b=11.409(3), c=13.374(2) Å, β=97.26(1), R=4.47%. It shows a tetradentate bridging oxalato, equatorial cis fluorine and axial trans DMSO ligands.From an aqueous solution of FeF₃·3H₂O, oxalic acid, and imidazolium fluoride, crystals of (imidH)₂[Fe₂oxF₆] 2 could be precipitated. Space group Pban, Z=2, a=9.143(2), b=20.837(6), c=3.890(1) Å, R=2.51%. The structure shows anionic chains formed by bridging trans fluorine ligands connected, like in the dimer above, by oxalate anions to form a double chain. The magnetic properties were determined on powders by SQUID measurements. Mössbauer experiments were performed on the S=5/2 Fe³⁺ double chain of (imidH)₂[Fe₂oxF₆], where the anisotropy is of dipolar origin and is therefore very weak. The striking result is the characteristic aspect of two magnetic split spectra below T_N and additionally, the coexistence of a temperature dependent paramagnetic component (doublet) and the magnetic split spectra in the temperature range T_N=14.5 and T_H=40 K. The origin of that unusual behaviour is attributed to nonlinear excitations (magnetic solitons) in systems with small local anisotropy. Consequently, the domain wall width should be large. The subspectrum of the doublet was identified with intraband solitons. The relative intensity of the fast relaxing component increases with increasing temperature as ∝exp(−E_s/kT). From the slope of fractional intensity of the broadened doublet as a function of inverse temperature, the activation energy E_s/k=40(1) K was derived. Considering the results of magnetic susceptibility measurements of the intra-chain exchange constant J/k=−17.3(2) K, we found an anisotropy constant of D/k=0.15(2) K in agreement with our magnetic study. Additionally, parameters as the inter-chain constants J′/k=0.08(2) K and J″/k=0.60(5) K were calculated. Speculatively, from the experimental data of the magnetically split spectra the ratio (domain length/domain wall width) ≈ 2 was estimated at T_N, in agreement with the theoretical expectations. Finally, the results obtained for the double chain of (imidH)₂[Fe₂oxF₆] with weak anisotropy are compared with previously reported Mössbauer experiments on -doped powder of (ND₄)₂MnF₅, inelastic neutron scattering, and magnetic susceptibility measurements on single crystals of (ND₄)₂MnF₅ with strong anisotropy.     

Magnetic susceptibility, specific heat and magnetic structure of CuNi2(PO4)2

The CuNi₂(PO₄)₂ phosphate has been synthesized by the ceramic method at 800 °C in air. The crystal structure consists of a three-dimensional skeleton constructed from MO₄ (M^IICu and Ni) planar squares and M₂O₈ dimers with square pyramidal geometry, which are interconnected by (PO₄)³⁻ oxoanions with tetrahedral geometry. The magnetic behavior has been studied on powdered sample by using susceptibility, specific heat and neutron diffraction data. The bimetallic copper(II)-nickel(II) orthophosphate exhibits a three-dimensional magnetic ordering at, approximately, 29.8 K. However, its complex crystal structure hampers any parametrization of the J-exchange parameter. The specific heat measurements exhibit a three-dimensional magnetic ordering (λ-type) peak at 29.5 K. The magnetic structure of this phosphate shows ferromagnetic interactions inside the Ni₂O₈ dimers, whereas the sublattice of Cu(II) ions presents antiferromagnetic couplings along the y-axis. The change of the sign in the magnetic unit-cell, due to the [1/2, 0, 1/2] propagation vector determines a purely antiferromagnetic structure.     

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.     

Crystal structure and phase transitions of strontium zirconium diorthophosphate, SrZr(PO4)2

The crystal structure of SrZr(PO₄)₂ at 298 K was determined from conventional X-ray powder diffraction data using direct methods, and it was further refined by the Rietveld method. The structure was triclinic (space group , Z=2) with a=0.77508(4) nm, b=0.78887(5) nm, c=0.51251(3) nm, α=95.754(3)°, β=90.228(2)°, γ=92.474(2)°, and V=0.31149(3) nm³. Final reliability indices were R_wp=8.51%, R_p=6.07%, and R_B=2.46%. The powder specimens were also examined by high-temperature XRD and differential thermal analysis to reveal the occurrence of phase transitions from triclinic to monoclinic at 405 K, then to hexagonal (or trigonal) at 1196 K during heating. Upon cooling, the reverse change of the latter transition occurred at 1175 K. The subsequent monoclinic-to-triclinic transition was martensitic and incomplete during further cooling to 298 K. The monoclinic phase is most probably isostructural with yavapaiite. The present paper has described, for the first time, the higher- and lower-temperature polymorphs of the yavapaiite-type structure.     

Synthesis and structure of [C6H14N2][(UO2)4(HPO4)2(PO4)2(H2O)]·H2O: An expanded open-framework amine-bearing uranyl phosphate

A new open-framework compound, [C₆H₁₄N₂][(UO₂)₄(HPO₄)₂(PO₄)₂(H₂O)]·H₂O, (DUP-1) has been synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions. The resulting structure consists of diprotonated DABCOH₂²⁺ (C₆H₁₄N₂²⁺) cations and occluded water molecules occupying the channels of a complex uranyl phosphate three-dimensional framework. The anionic lattice contains uranophane-like sheets connected by hydrated pentagonal bipyramidal UO₇ units. [C₆H₁₄N₂][(UO₂)₄(HPO₄)₂(PO₄)₂(H₂O)]·H₂O possesses five crystallographically unique U centers. U(VI) is present here in both six- and seven-coordinate environments. The DABCOH₂²⁺ cations are held within the channels by hydrogen bonds to both two uranyl oxygen atoms and a μ₂-O atom. Crystallographic data (193 K, Mo Kα, λ=0.71073 Å): DUP-1, monoclinic, P2₁/n, a=7.017(1) Å, b=21.966(4) Å, c=17.619(3) Å, β=90.198(3)°, Z=4, R(F)=4.76% for 382 parameters with 6615 reflections with I>2σ(I).     

Hydrothermal synthesis and structures of the novel niobium phosphates [NbOF(PO4)](N2C5H7) and [(Nb0.9V1.1)O2(PO4)2(H2PO4)](N2C2H10)

Two new niobium phosphates were synthesized and their crystal structures determined from single-crystal X-ray data. [NbOF(PO₄)](N₂C₅H₇) (1) (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a=11.442(1), b=9.1983(7), c=9.1696(8) Å, β=109.94(1)°) has a layered structure and is the first example of a negatively charged NbOF(PO₄) layer analogous to the MO(H₂O)PO₄ (M=V, Nb) layers. The layer charge is compensated by interlayer 4-aminopyridnium cations that adopt an unusual arrangement as a consequence of H-bonding and π-π interactions. The interlayer aminopyridnium cations can be exchanged with alkylammonium ions which form bilayers inclined at ∼65° to the NbOF(PO₄) layer. [(Nb_0.9V_1.1)O₂(PO₄)₂(H₂PO₄)] (N₂C₂H₁₀) (2) (orthorhombic, space group Pbca, a=15.821(2),b=9.0295(9),c=18.301(2) Å) has a disordered three-dimensional structure based on NbO(PO₄) layers cross-linked by phosphate tetrahedra, and has a similar structure to the known vanadium analog [V₂O₂(PO₄)₂(H₂PO₄)] (N₂C₂H₁₀).     

Crystal structures of lazulite-type oxidephosphates TiTi3O3(PO4)3 and M4Ti27O24(PO4)24 (M=Ti, Cr, Fe)

Single crystals of the oxidephosphates Ti^IIITi^IV₃O₃(PO₄)₃ (black), Cr^III₄Ti^IV₂₇O₂₄(PO₄)₂₄ (red-brown, transparent), and Fe^III₄Ti^IV₂₇O₂₄(PO₄)₂₄ (brown) with edge-lengths up to 0.3 mm were grown by chemical vapour transport. The crystal structures of these orthorhombic members (space group F2dd ) of the lazulite/lipscombite structure family were refined from single-crystal data [Ti^IIITi^IV₃O₃(PO₄)₃: Z=24, a=7.3261(9) Å, b=22.166(5) Å, c=39.239(8) Å, R₁=0.029, wR₂=0.084, 6055 independent reflections, 301 variables; Cr^III₄Ti^IV₂₇O₂₄(PO₄)₂₄: Z=1, a=7.419(3) Å, b=21.640(5) Å, c=13.057(4) Å, R₁=0.037, wR₂=0.097, 1524 independent reflections, 111 variables; Fe^III₄Ti^IV₂₇O₂₄(PO₄)₂₄: Z=1, a=7.4001(9) Å, b=21.7503(2) Å, c=12.775(3) Å, R₁=0.049, wR₂=0.140, 1240 independent reflections, 112 variables). For Ti^IIITi^IVO₃(PO₄)₃ a well-ordered structure built from dimers [Ti^III,IV₂O₉] and [Ti^IV,IV₂O₉] and phosphate tetrahedra is found. The metal sites in the crystal structures of Cr₄Ti₂₇O₂₄(PO₄)₂₄ and Fe₄Ti₂₇O₂₄(PO₄)₂₄, consisting of dimers [M^IIITi^IVO₉] and [Ti^IV,IV₂O₉], monomeric [Ti^IVO₆] octahedra, and phosphate tetrahedra, are heavily disordered. Site disorder, leading to partial occupancy of all octahedral voids of the parent lipscombite/lazulite structure, as well as splitting of the metal positions is observed. According to Guinier photographs Ti^III₄Ti^IV₂₇O₂₄(PO₄)₂₄ (a=7.418(2) Å, b=21.933(6) Å, c=12.948(7) Å) is isotypic to the oxidephosphates M^III₄Ti^IV₂₇O₂₄(PO₄)₂₄ (M^III: Cr, Fe). The UV/vis spectrum of Cr₄Ti₂₇O₂₄(PO₄)₂₄ reveals a rather small ligand-field splitting Δ_o=14,370 cm⁻¹ and a very low nephelauxetic ratio β=0.72 for the chromophores [Cr^IIIO₆] within the dimers [Cr^IIITi^IVO₉].     

Structure and luminescence properties of silver-doped NaY(PO3)4 crystal

Single crystals of NaY(PO₃)₄ and Ag_0.07Na_0.93Y(PO₃)₄ have been synthesized by flux method. These new compounds turned out to be isostructural to NaLn(PO₃)₄, with Ln=La, Nd, Gd and Er [monoclinic, P2₁/n, a=7.1615(2) Å, b=13.0077(1) Å, c=9.7032 (3) Å, β=90.55 (1)°, V=903.86(14) Å³ and Z=4]. The structure is based upon long polyphosphate chains running along the shortest unit-cell direction and made up of PO₄ tetrahedra sharing two corners, linked to yttrium and sodium polyhedra. Infrared and Raman spectra at room temperature confirms this atomic arrangement. The luminescence of silver ions was reported in metaphosphate of composition Ag_0.07Na_0.93Y(PO₃)₄. One luminescent centre was detected and assigned to single Ag⁺ ions.     

Crystal structure and properties of the new vanadyl(IV)phosphates Na2MVO(PO4)2, M=Ca and Sr

Two new complex vanadyl(IV)phosphates Na₂MVO(PO₄)₂ (M=Ca, Sr) were synthesized in evacuated quartz ampoules and investigated by means of X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, DTA, ESR and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The crystal structure of Na₂SrVO(PO₄)₂ was solved ab initio from X-ray powder diffraction data. Both compounds are isostructural: a=10.5233(3) Å, b=6.5578(2) Å, c=10.0536(3) Å and a=10.6476(3) Å, b=6.6224(2) Å, c=10.2537(3) Å for Ca and Sr, respectively; S.G. Pnma, Z=4. The compounds have a three-dimensional structure consisting of V⁴⁺O₆ octahedra connected by PO₄ tetrahedra via five of the six vertexes forming a framework with cross-like channels. The strontium and sodium atoms are located in the channels in an ordered manner. Electron diffraction as well as high-resolution electron microscopy confirmed the structure solution. The new vanadylphosphates are Curie-Weiss paramagnets in a wide temperature range down to 2 K with θ=12 and 5 K for Ca and Sr phases, respectively.     

Synthesis, structure, and characterization of a new one-dimensional tellurite phosphate, Ba2TeO(PO4)2

A new one-dimensional tellurite phosphate, Ba₂TeO(PO₄)₂ has been synthesized by standard solid-state reaction techniques using BaCO₃, TeO₂, and (NH₄)H₂PO₄ as reagents. The structure of Ba₂TeO(PO₄)₂ was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Ba₂TeO(PO₄)₂ crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 (No. 2), with , , , α=76.843(4)°, β=79.933(4)°, γ=75.688(4)°, , and Z=2. Ba₂TeO(PO₄)₂ has a novel one-dimensional chain structure that is composed of PO₄ tetrahedra and TeO₅ polyhedra. Te⁴⁺ cations are in asymmetric coordination environments attributable to their lone pairs. The lone pairs on the Te⁴⁺ cations point in the [100] and [−100] direction and interact with the Ba²⁺ cations. Infrared, Raman, and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and dipole moment calculations are also presented.     

From a 3D protonic conductor VO(H2PO4)2 to a 2D cationic conductor Li4VO(PO4)2 through lithium exchange

A new phase, Li₄VO(PO₄)₂ was synthesized by a lithium ion exchange reaction from protonic phase, VO(H₂PO₄)₂. The structure was determined from neutron and synchrotron powder diffraction data. The exchange of lithium causes a stress, leading to a change in the dimensionality of the structure from 3D to 2D by the displacement of oxygen atoms. Thus, Li₄VO(PO₄)₂ crystallizes in P4/n space group with lattice parameters a=8.8204(1) Å and c=8.7614(2) Å. It consists of double layers [V₂P₄O₁₈]_∞ formed by successive chains of VO₆ octahedra and VO₅ pyramids with isolated PO₄ tetrahedra. The lithium ions located in between the layers promote mobility. Furthermore, the ionic conductivity of 10⁻⁴ S/cm at 550 °C for Li₄VO(PO₄)₂ confirms the mobility of lithium ions in the layers. On the other hand, VO(H₂PO₄)₂ exhibits a conductivity of 10⁻⁴ S/cm at room temperature due to the presence of protons in tunnels.     

Structural study and physical properties of a new phosphate KCuFe(PO4)2

Single crystals of a new phosphate KCuFe(PO₄)₂ have been prepared by the flux method and its structural and physical properties have been investigated. This compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system with the space group P2₁/n and its parameters are: a=7.958(3) Å, b=9.931(2) Å, c=9.039(2) Å, β=115.59(3)° and Z=4. Its structure consists of FeO₆ octahedra sharing corners with Cu₂O₈ units of edge-sharing CuO₅ polyhedra to form undulating chains extending infinitely along the b-axis. These chains are connected by the phosphate tetrahedra giving rise to a 3D framework with six-sided tunnels parallel to the [101] direction, where the K⁺ ions are located. The Mössbauer spectroscopy results confirm the exclusive presence of octahedral Fe³⁺ ions. The magnetic measurements show the compound to be antiferromagnetic with C_m=5.71 emu K/mol and θ=−156.5 K. The derived experimental effective moment μ_ex=6.76μ_B is somewhat higher than the theoretical one of μ_th=6.16μ_B, calculated taking only into account the spin contribution for Fe³⁺ and Cu²⁺ cations. Electrical measurements allow us to obtain the activation energy (1.22 eV) and the conductivity measurements suggest that the charge carriers through the structure are the potassium cations.     

(C6H17N3)[Zn4(PO4)2(HPO3)2]: a new layered zinc phosphate-phosphite templated by 1-(2-Aminoethyl) piperazine

Employing 1-(2-Aminoethyl) piperazine as a template, a new organically templated layered zinc phosphate-phosphite (C₆H₁₇N₃)[Zn₄(PO₄)₂(HPO₃)₂] has been prepared hydrothermally. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows that it crystallizes in the monoclinic space group Cc with a=5.3272(11) Å, b=17.146(3) Å, c=22.071(4) Å, β=94.58(3)°, V=2009.5(7) Å³, Z=4, R₁=0.0201 (I>2σ(I)) and wR₂=0.0812 (all data). The inorganic network is based on strictly alternating ZnO₄ tetrahedral units and P-centered units including PO₄ tetrahedra and HPO₃ pseudo-pyramids forming a double layered structure that contains columns of double six-membered rings. The diprotonated 1-(2-Aminoethyl) piperazine molecules reside in the interlayer region and interact with the inorganic network through H-bonds.     

Solvothermal synthesis of an open-framework zinc chlorophosphate, [C8N4H26][Zn3Cl(HPO4)3(PO4)], with a layer structure

A solvothermal reaction of ZnO, HCl, H₃PO₄, and N,N′(3-bisaminopropyl)-1,2-ethylenediamine (BAPEN) in diethyleneglycol at 160°C yields a new zinc chlorophosphate, [C₈N₄H₂₆][Zn₃Cl(HPO₄)₃(PO₄)], I. The structure comprises ZnO₄, ZnO₃Cl, HPO₄ and PO₄ tetrahedral units connected through their vertices giving rise to a layered structure with 10-membered apertures. The position of the Zn and P atoms gives rise to double-four ring like building unit with one Zn missing. The fully protonated amine molecules occupy the inter-lamellar region and interacts with the framework through N-H?O hydrogen bonds. Crystal data: M=792.85, orthorhombic, space group=Pca2₁ (no. 29), a=9.8410(2), b=15.0912(2), c=16.1220(4) Å, V=2394.32(8) Å³, Z=4, ρ_calc=2.199 g cm⁻³, μ(MoKα)=3.443 mm⁻¹, R₁=0.0520, wR₂=0.1256 and S=1.054.