Study of the Fracture Toughness of K2NixCo(1 – x)(SO4)2 · 6H2O Crystals in Dependence of the Growth Direction and Rate

Crystallography Reports - K2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2O (KNSH), K2Co(SO4)2 · 6H2O (KCSH), and K2NixCo(1 – x)(SO4)2 · 6H2O (KCNSH) crystals have been grown by traditional...     

Growth and properties of mixed K2Ni x Co1−x (SO4)2 · 6H2O crystals

Optically homogeneous mixed K₂Ni _x Co_{(1 ? x)}(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O crystals are grown from solutions of different compositions by the temperature-reduction technique in static and dynamic regimes. The optical characteristics of the grown crystals are measured: transmittance reaches 80% in the wavelength range of 240–290 nm and no more than 9% in the visible spectral range. The thermal stability of the crystals is studied. It is established that the thermal stability of mixed K₂Ni _x Co_{1 ? x} (SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O crystals is higher than that of K₂Co(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O crystal. The defects of the mixed crystals grown in static and dynamic regimes are investigated by X-ray topography.     

Growth of faces of K2Co x Ni1 – x(SO4)2 · 6H2O mixed crystals

Data on the morphology and normal growth rate of the (110) and (001) faces, velocities of step motion, and slopes of dislocation hillocks on the (001) face of K₂Co _x Ni₁– _x (SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O crystals at different supersaturations of solutions with a Co/Ni ratio equal to 1: 1 or 1: 2 have been obtained using a Michelson interferometer. The morphology of the (110) faces is found to be the same for solutions of both compositions. Powerful dislocation sources with large Burgers vectors dominate on the (001) face. The morphology of the (001) surface is rougher than that of (110), especially in a 1: 2 solution at high supersaturation. The (110) faces grow more slowly as compared with (001). The kinetic coefficients of steps on the (001) face are identical in the 1: 1 and 1: 2 solutions. The influence of the kinetic and morphological characteristics of (001) faces on the single-crystal quality is analyzed.

     

Growth,Properties, and Structure of Cadmium Sulfamate Cd(NH2SO3)2 · 2H2O

Crystallography Reports - The temperature dependence of the solubility of Cd(NH2SO3)2 compound in the range from 25 to 80°C has been determined. It is found that Cd(NH2SO3)2 · 2H2O and...     

Growth of K2Cо(SO4)2 · 6H2O Crystals Using Low-Frequency Axial Vibration Control Technique

Crystallography Reports - K2Co(SO4)2 · 6H2O crystals have been grown by lowering temperature with the formation of controlled mass transfer by means of low-frequency harmonic oscillations of a...     

Interferometric study of the growth kinetics of K2Co(SO4)2 · 6H2O and K2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2O crystals

Crystallography Reports - The growth kinetics of the (001) and (110) faces of K2Co(SO4)2 · 6H2O and K2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2O crystals in the kinetic mode has been in situ investigated for the...     

Investigation of the structure and properties of (K x (NH4)1 − x )3H(SO4)2 single crystals

The influence of isomorphous replacement in the cation sublattice on the kinetics of the phase transition in single crystals of the solid solutions (K _x (NH₄)_{1 ? x} ) _m H _n (SO₄)_{(m + n)/2} · yH₂O belonging to the K₃H(SO₄)₂-(NH₄)₃H(SO₄)₂-H₂O salt system was studied. Superproton phase transitions for the end compositions of this system have been found earlier. The optical and thermal properties of crystals with the composition (K,NH₄)₃H(SO₄)₂ in the temperature range from 295 to 500 K were investigated, and the crystal structure was determined at 295 K. The results of the study and the comparison with the literature data show that the replacement of potassium atoms with ammonia leads to a fundamental change in the kinetics of the phase transition, the phase-transition temperature remaining virtually unchanged.     

Metal-hydroxycarboxylate interactions: syntheses and structures of K2[VO2(C6H6O7)]2·4H2O and (NH4)2[VO2(C6H6O7)]2·2H2O

Potassium and ammonium dimeric (citrato)dioxovanadium(V) hydrate K₂[VO₂(H₂cit)]₂·4H₂O1 and (NH₄)₂[VO₂(H₂cit)]₂·2H₂O2 (H₄cit=citric acid) have been prepared and characterized by X-ray structure analyses. Vanadate1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/n (No. 14) with unit cell parameters:a=9.304(2),b=11.756(2),c=11.911(2)Å, =111.72(3)°, andD _c=1.911 g/cm³,Z=2; Vanadate2 also crystallizes in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/n with unit cell parameters:a=9.719(2),b=11.111(3),c=11.294(2)Å, =109.03(2)°, andD _c=1.781 g/cm³,Z=2. Each dimer contains a centro-symmetric planar four-member V₂O₂ ring with two exocyclic citrate entities coordinated by the oxygen atoms of the hydroxy-and -carboxylate ligands, while the other two -carboxylate groups remain uncomplexed. Principal dimensions of the V–O bonds are 1.986(4)_av (hydroxy) and 1.980(3)Å(-carboxyl) for vanadate1, 1.988(2)_av (hydroxy) and 1.974(3)Å(-carboxyl) for vanadate2.     

Crystal structure of Zn4Na(OH)6SO4Cl·6H2O

The structure of Zn₄Na(OH)₆SO₄Cl·6H₂O, a secondary mineral from Hettstedt, Germany, was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystals are hexagonal,a=8.413(8),c=13.095(24) Å, space group $P\bar 3$ , Z=2. The structure was refined to R=0.0554 and R_w=0.0903 for 970 reflections with I≥3σ(I). The structure can be described as zinc hydroxide layers perpendicular toc, from which sulfates and chlorides extend. The layers are held together by a system of hydrogen bonds involving hexaaquo Na⁺ ions which occupy the interlayer space.     

Crystal growth,structure, crystalline perfection and characterization of zinc magnesium ammonium sulfate hexahydrate mixed crystals ZnxMg(1−x)(NH4)2(SO4)2·6H2O

Mixed crystals Zn_xMg_(1?x)(NH₄)₂(SO₄)₂·6H₂O of the two well-known Tutton's salts Zn(NH₄)₂(SO₄)₂·6H₂O and Mg(NH₄)₂(SO₄)₂·6H₂O were grown with varying molar proportions (x=0.10–0.90) by slow evaporation solution growth technique. The mixed crystal Zn_0.54Mg_0.46(NH₄)₂(SO₄)₂·6H₂O is crystallizing in monoclinic system with space group P2₁/c and cell parameters a=6.2217(4) Å, b=12.5343(7) Å, c=9.2557(6) Å, β=106.912(3)°. The coexistence of zinc and magnesium ions in the mixed crystal was confirmed by inductively coupled plasma (ICP), atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Compositional dependence of lattice parameters follows Vegard's relations. Slight variations are observed in FT-IR and XRD of pure and mixed crystals. Comparison of crystalline perfection as evaluated by high-resolution X-ray diffraction (HRXRD) for mixed crystals of various proportions reveals a reasonably good crystalline perfection for the mixed crystal with nearly equimolar ratio of Zn and Mg. The surface morphology of the mixed crystals changing with composition was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). UV–vis studies reveal that the transparency of the mixed crystals was not much affected.     

Synthesis and structure of (NH4)3[UO2(C3H2O4)2(NCS)] · 2H2O

Malonate-thiocyanate complex (NH₄)₃[UO₂(C₃H₂O₄)₂(NCS)] · 2H₂O is synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system: a = 13.9983(4) Å, b = 8.1947(2) Å, c = 16.4678(4) Å, β = 100.846(1)°, space group Cc, Z = 4, and R = 0.0158. The main structural units of the crystal are mononuclear [UO₂(C₃H₂O₄)₂(NCS)]^3? groups belonging to the AB ₂ ⁰¹ M ₁ crystal chemical group of uranyl complexes (A = UO ₂ ²⁺ , B ⁰¹ = C₃H₂O ₄ ^2? , M ¹ = NCS^?). Discrete uranium-containing groups are connected by electrostatic interactions with ammonium ions and by hydrogen bonds. Some specific structural features of crystals containing [UO₂(L)₂(NCS)]^3? complexes, where L is the oxalate or malonate ion, are discussed.     

Growth of Er2(SO4)3 ⋅ 8H2O crystals and study of their structure and properties

New crystals of the composition Er₂(SO₄)₃ ? 8H₂O have been synthesized by the method similar to that used for synthesis of (CH₃)₂NH₂Al(SO₄)₂ ? 6H₂O. The synthesized crystals were studied by the X-ray diffraction method. The crystals are monoclinic C2/c) and contain no (CH₃)₂NH₂ ions. It is established that, contrary to DMAAS crystals, Er₂(SO₄)₃ ? 8H₂O crystals undergo no phase transitions and possess neither ferroelectric nor ferroelastic properties.     

Anisotropy of microhardness and fracture in Cs2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2O single crystals

The microhardness of the (010), (100), and (001) planes in the Cs₂Ni(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O crystal and the geometry of destruction of the (010) plane around impressions of different (spherical, Vickers, and Knoop) indenters has been studied using Vickers indentation. It is shown that the crystal under study is characterized by enhanced brittleness and that the cleavage along the (201) plane is highly imperfect. The maximum microhardness (H = 1140 MPa) is characteristic of the (001) plane under a load of 20 g.     

Compositions of supersaturated solutions for enhanced growth of α-NiSO4 · 6H2O, Me 2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2O, MeH2PO4 [Me = Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, NH4], and K(H x D1−x )2PO4 single crystals

The possibility of determining the optimal compositions and temperatures of supersaturated solutions for enhanced growth of single crystals of congruently and incongruently dissolving solid phases from the solubility diagrams of ternary systems is shown, and this approach is justified. The NiSO₄-H₂SO₄-H₂O, Me ₂SO₄-NiSO₄-H₂O, and Me ₂O-P₂O₅-H₂O(D₂O) systems have been used to determine the optimal compositions and temperatures of supersaturated solutions for growth of α-NiSO₄ · 6H₂O, Me ₂Ni(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O, MeH₂PO₄ [Me = Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, NH₄], and K (H _x D_1?x )₂PO₄ (D is deuterium) single crystals.     

Kx(NH4)2-xNi(SO4)2·6H2O晶体合成、生长及x值对其结构、性能的影响

本文以六水合硫酸镍、硫酸钾、硫酸铵为原料合成了硫酸镍钾铵系列(Kx(NH4)2-xNi(SO4)2·6H2O,x=0.4,1,1.6)晶体(简称KANSH),并用水溶液降温生长方法在3L生长槽内分别生长出“厘米级”尺寸的单晶.根据ICP结果计算出x的数值;通过XRD确定了它们的结构(CCDC No.920443 & 920444 & 920445)随x值变化的规律;采用紫外-可见分光光谱仪、热分析仪等测试手段,分析了钾离子含量的变化对紫外特征吸收峰位置及热分解过程的影响;利用荧光光谱仪测试了K1.6(NH4)0.4Ni(SO4)2·6H2O晶体在10～300 K温度区间的紫外-可见吸收光谱.     

Growth of R 2 Me(SO4)2 · 6H2O single crystals with due regard for solubility diagrams of the R 2SO4-MeSO4-H2O systems (R = K, NH4; Me = Ni, Co)

The optimum conditions for growing R ₂ Me(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O crystals are found from the analysis of the _{R 2} ⁺ SO₄-Me ²⁺SO₄-H₂O systems (R = K, NH₄; Me = Ni, Co) in the temperature range from 55 to 25°C. A new economical technology for growth of single crystals of double sulfate hexahydrates is developed, which allows the use of starting presynthesized solutions of hydrated or anhydrous K, Ni, Co, and (NH₄) sulfates. Transparent K₂Ni(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O, K₂Co(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O, and (NH₄)₂Ni(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O crystals (35–55) × (25–40) × 10 mm in size are grown on seeds by the method of slow cooling.     

Synthesis and structure of (H2O·HBF4)2(18-crown-6)

The title compound has been prepared by the addition of fluoroboric acid to 18-crown-6 in toluene. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P¯1 witha=7.341(2),b=8.364(2),c=10.631(3)Å,=71.48(2),=67.91(2), =67.94(2)°, andD _c =1.44 g cm^–3 forZ=1. The final conventionalR value was 0.079 based on 1575 observed reflections. The molecule resides on a center of inversion. The (H₂O·HBF₄) moieties are best viewed as fluoroboric acid monohydrate molecules hydrogen bonded to the crown ether, one above and one below the plane of the crown. The FO(water) hydrogen bond separation is 2.474(5)Å, and the O(crown)O(water) separations are 2.834(5) and 2.841(6) Å. The oxygen atoms of the crown ether are planar to 0.23 Å.     

Crystal structure of neptunium(V) sulfate hexahydrate, (NpO2)2SO4 · 6H2O

Single crystals of (NpO₂)₂SO₄ · 6H₂O are obtained, and their structure is determined. The structure is built of NpO ₂ ⁺ dioxo cations, SO ₄ ^2? anions, and molecules of coordination and crystallization water. The NpO ₂ ⁺ ions are linked into cationic ribbons stretched along the [001] direction. In the ribbons, neptunoyl ions of one type act as monodentate ligands, whereas neptunoyl ions of the other type coordinate the neighboring neptunoyl groups by two oxygen atoms. The Np(1) and Np(2) atoms have oxygen environments in the shape of a pentagonal bipyramid whose equatorial plane consists of oxygen atoms of the neighboring dioxo cations, sulfate ions, and water molecules. The sulfate ion acts as a bidentate ligand bridging the two neighboring atoms Np(1) and Np(2). Six water molecules are revealed in the structure; one of them is a crystallization water molecule. Hydrogen bonds link cationic ribbons into a three-dimensional network.     

[Co(H2O)6](C18H15O4SO3)2·4H2O的合成和晶体结构

以芒柄花素为先导化合物,合成了水溶性的[Co(H2O)6](C18H15O4SO3)2·4H2O,并采用IR, 1H NMR, TG-DTA, XRD和单晶X射线衍射法对其结构进行了表征.单晶X射线衍射结果表明:[Co(H2O)6]2+、C18H15O4SO 3和H2O之间存在多种氢键,形成晶体结构中的亲水区.异黄酮骨架间反平行排列,面对面和边对面芳香堆积作用同时存在于其中,构成晶体结构中的疏水区.磺酸根是连接亲水区和疏水区的桥梁.氢键、芳香堆积作用以及阴阳离子之间的静电引力共同将标题化合物组装成具有三维网络结构的超分子.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of [Co(phen)(H2O)4](SO4)⋅2(H2O)

The title complex, [Co(phen)(H₂O)₄](SO₄)2(H₂O) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) was prepared in aqua tert-butylperoxohydrogen solution. X-ray single crystal structure determination reveals that the complex consists of a phenanthrolinatocobalt(II)tetrahydrate dication, two uncoordinated water molecules and a sulfate anion. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca with a = 8.856(1), b = 18.318(3), c =21.918(5) Å, V = 3555.6(11) ų. The coordination geometry at each cobalt(II) atom is a slightly distorted octahedron.