Die Pentatelluride M2Te5 (M = Al,Ga, In): Polymorphie,Strukturbeziehungen und Homogenitätsbereiche

The Pentatellurides M₂Te₅ (M = Al, Ga, In): Polymorphism, Structural Relations, and Homogeneity Ranges The hitherto unknown crystal structure of the black solid Al₂Te₅ is solved by Rietveld refinement of X-Ray powder data: a = 1359.29(3) pm, b = 415.27(1) pm, c = 983.92(2) pm, β = 126.97(1)°, space group: C2/m (no. 12), Z = 2. In contrast to Ga₂Te₅ and In₂Te₅Al₂Te₅ is very sensitive to hydrolysis. It can formally be described as Te[AlTe_3/3Te_1/1]₂, containing layers made up of chains of cis-edge-sharing AlTe₄ tetrahedra [AlTe_3/3Te_1/1] and additional Te atoms. In₂Te₅-I and In₂Te₅-II are characterized by layers with a similar topology, Ga₂Te₅ however is different. It has no layer structure, but contains chains of trans-edge-sharing GaTe₄-tetrahedra and additional Te-atoms according to the formulation Te[GaTe_4/2]₂. It can be regarded as a variant of the TlSe type structure. From heterogeneous samples with the nominal composition In_0.5Ga_1.5Te₅ single crystals of a new stacking variant (In₂Te₅-III) of the In₂Te₅ structure type can be isolated. The composition of the crystals, determined by single crystal structure analysis, is In_0.77Ga_1.23Te₅, with a = 1613.2(3) pm, b = 424.6(1) pm, c = 1330.5(2) pm, β = 97.39(1)°, space group C2/c (Nr. 15), Z = 4. This structure type is not yet known for unsubstituted In₂Te₅. The range of homogeneity for Ga₂Te₅ with respect to the substitution of Gallium by Indium is given by Ga_2-xIn_xTe₅ (x < 0.4). Within the limits of experimental error however a substitution of Te in Ga₂Te₅ by Se cannot be detected.     

Tetrapnictidotitanate(IV) M4TiX4 (M = Sr,Ba; X = P,As), hierarchische Derivate der KGe-Struktur K4□Ge4

Tetrapnictidotitanates(IV) M₄TiX₄ (M = Sr, Ba; X = P, As), hierarchical Derivatives of the KGe Structure K₄□Ge₄ The four new tetrapnictidotitanates(IV) Sr₄TiP₄, Sr₄TiAs₄, Ba₄TiP₄ and Ba₄TiAs₄ are synthesized from the binary pnictides MX (M = Sr, Ba and X = P, As) and elementary titanium in tantalum ampoules. The compounds are isotypic and isoelectronic with Ba₄SiAs₄ (space group P4 3n (no. 218); cP72; Z = 8; Sr₄TiP₄: a = 1259.0(1) pm; Sr₄TiAs₄: a = 1288.3(4) pm; Ba₄TiP₄: a = 1316.6(2) pm; Ba₄TiAs₄: a = 1346.9(2) pm). The transition metal compounds form cubic, metallic reflecting crystals (Sr₄TiP₄ (green); Sr₄TiAs₄ (silver coloured); Ba₄TiP₄ (silver coloured); Ba₄TiAs₄ (violet). They are semiconducting and very sensitive against air and moisture. The structure is a hierarchical derivative of Cr₃Si (A15) and KGe type: Cr₆Si₂ ? (□Ge₄K₄)₆(□Ge₄K₄)₂ ? (TiX₄M₄)₆(TiX₄M₄)₂, where Ti occupies the positions of the Cr₃Si structure, and the alkaline-earth metal and pnicogen atoms occupy the positions of the KGe structure. Therefore, Ti is surrounded by four X and four more distant M atoms forming a heterocubane. The mean bond lengths are: d (Ti? P) = 238.0(5) pm; 307 ? d(Sr? P) ? 333 pm; d (Ti? As) = 245.9(4); 313 ? d(Sr? As) ? 341 pm; d (Ti? P) = 240.5(5); 324 ? d(Ba? P) ? 348 pm; d (Ti? As) = 248.3(3) pm; 331 ? d(Ba? As) ? 355 pm.     

Struktur‐ und magnetochemische Untersuchungen an Ba5Mn3F19 und verwandten Verbindungen AII5MIII3F19

Structural and Magnetochemical Studies of Ba₅Mn₃F₁₉ and Related Compounds A^II₅M^III₃F₁₉ Single crystal structure determinations by X‐ray methods were performed at the following compounds, crystallizing tetragonally body‐centred (Z = 4): Sr₅V₃F₁₉ (a = 1423.4(2), c = 728.9(1) pm), Sr₅Cr₃F₁₉ (a = 1423.5(2), c = 728.1(1) pm), Ba₅Mn₃F₁₉ (a = 1468.9(1), c = 770.3(1) pm, Ba₅Fe₃F₁₉ (a = 1483.5(1), c = 766.7(1) pm), and Ba₅Ga₃F₁₉ (a = 1466.0(2), c = 760.1(2) pm). Only Ba₅Mn₃F₁₉ was refined in space group I4cm (mean distances for elongated octahedra Mn1–F: 185/207 pm equatorial/axial; for compressed octahedra Mn2–F: 199/182 pm), the remaining compounds in space group I4/m. In all cases the octahedral ligand spheres of the M1 atoms showed disorder, the [M1F₆] octahedra being connected into chains in one part of the compounds and into dimers in the other. The magnetic properties of the V, Cr and Mn compounds named above and of Pb₅Mn₃F₁₉ and Sr₅Fe₃F₁₉ as well were studied; the results are discussed in context with the in part problematic structures.     

First Observation of an Inverse Ruddlesden‐Popper Series: (A3n+1ONn−1)Bin+1 with A = Sr,Ba and n = 1, 3

Single crystals ((Ba_0.78(1)Sr_0.22)₄O)Bi₂ and ((Ba_0.62(1)Sr_0.38)₁₀N₂O)Bi₄ were successfully prepared from melt beads of Ba, Sr, and Bi in nitrogen atmosphere with oxygen impurities. The phases can be prepared in single phase from the appropriate mixtures of alkaline‐earth metal, bismuth, and bismuth oxide upon heating in pure nitrogen atmosphere. ((Ba_0.78(1)Sr_0.22)₄O)Bi₂ crystallizes in the K₂NiF₄ structure type (space group I4/mmm, No. 139, a = 522.34(5) pm, c = 1844.0(2) pm, Z = 2, R_gt(F) = 0.039) with layers of vertex‐sharing octahedra ((Ba,Sr)_4/2Ba₂O). ((Ba_0.62(1)Sr_0.38)₁₀N₂O)Bi₄ crystallizes as an isotype of Sr₄Ti₃O₁₀ (space group I4/mmm, No. 139, a = 531.3(1) pm, c = 3983.2(4) pm, Z = 2, R_gt(F) = 0.050) containing slabs of three layers of vertex‐sharing octahedra further connected via corners. These compounds are interpreted in terms of members of an inverse Ruddlesden‐Popper series with the general formula n (A₃ON_n?1)Bi · ABi or (A_3n+1ON_n?1)Bi_n+1, respectively, with n = 1, 3. Partial order of the alkaline‐earth metal ions is analyzed.     

Ternary Aluminides with the Ideal Composition A2Pt6Al15 (A = Y,Gd—Tm,Zr)

Ternary rare earth platinum aluminides were prepared by arc‐melting of the elemental components followed by annealing in a high‐frequency furnace. Their crystal structure was determined for the yttrium compound from four‐circle X‐ray diffractometer data. It has hexagonal symmetry with a = 428.1(1) pm, c = 1638.3(3) pm, space group P6₃/mmc, and was refined to a conventional residual of R = 0.018 for 325 F values and 19 variable parameters. Of the five crystallographic positions, the yttrium position and one of the three aluminum positions show partial occupancies corresponding to the composition Y_1.357(3)Pt₄Al_9.99(2) with the Pearson symbol hP20 — 4.65. These partially occupied sites are that close to each other that at best only one can be fully occupied. A model for an ordered distribution of occupied and unoccupied Y and Al sites requires a √3 larger a axis with the Pearson symbol hP20 — 4.67 for the subcell, very close to the experimental result. Corresponding superstructure reflections could be observed on an image‐plate single‐crystal diffractometer only in the form of diffuse streaks. The compound has the ideal composition Y₂Pt₆Al₁₅ with Z = 2 for the superstructure. This corresponds to the formula Y_1.33Pt₄Al₁₀ with Z = 1 for the subcell. The compounds A_1.33Pt₄Al₁₀ with A = Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm were found to be isotypic with that of the yttrium compound. This structure is closely related to or isotypic with, respectively, those of Yb₂Fe₄Si₉, Sc_1.2Fe₄Si_9.8, Ce_1.2Pt₄Ga_9.8, Ce₂Pt₆Ga₁₅, Tb_0.67Ni₂Ga_5—xSi_x, RE_0.67Ni₂Ga_5—xGe_x> (with RE = Y, Sm, Ho), and Gd_0.67Pt₂Al₅, reported in earlier investigations. The new compound Zr_1.00(1)Pt₄Al_10.22(3) has nearly the same hexagonal structure with a = 426.1(1) pm and c = 1622.8(3) pm. It was refined from four‐circle diffractometer data to a residual of R = 0.021 for 288 structure factors and 19 variable parameters.     

Ternary phases MPtSi (M = Ca,Eu, Sr,Ba) with the LalrSi-type structure

Four ternary phases MPtSi (M = Ca, Eu, Sr, Ba) have been shown to crystallize in the LaIrSi-type structure (space group P2₁3). This ternary structure is a derivative structure of the binary SrSi₂-type structure (space group P4₃32 or P4₁32). In the MPtSi series the LaIrSi-type structure has a stability range for metals with radii from r_Ca = 1.973 Å to r_Ba = 2.243 Å in contrast to MSi₂ compounds which exist with the SrSi₂-type structure only from r_Sr = 2.151Å to r_Ba 2.243 Å. From a single-crystal investigation on CaPtSi remarkably short PtSi distances of 2.30 Å (3x) are obtained. Structural relations are discussed.     

Neue Suboxid-Cluster [O5Ba18] in den Kristallstrukturen von Ba21M2O5 (M = Si,Ge)

Novel Suboxide Clusters [O₅Ba₁₈] in the Crystal Structures of Ba₂₁M₂O₅ (M = Si, Ge) The compounds Ba₂₁M₂O₅ (M = Si, Ge) crystallize in the cubic system with space group Fd3m, lattice constants 2 038.3(10) pm (Si), 2 039.8(9) pm (Ge) resp. and Z = 8. The crystal structure contains isolated Si/Ge atoms coordinated by barium atoms in an icosahedral arrangement. The oxygen atoms are situated in the centers of barium octahedra, four of which share common faces with an additional central octahedron. The novel clusters [O₅Ba₁₈] in principal are related to those in the crystal structures of the binary Cs/Rb suboxides.     

Neue Sr‐Verbindungen mit planaren Al‐Si/Ge‐Anionen und eine Korrektur zu SrSi‐II und SrGe0.76

New Sr Compounds with Planar Al‐Si/Ge Anions and a Correction of SrSi‐II and SrGe_0.76 Planar anions with considerable p_π‐p_π interactions between heavier group 13 and 14 elements are observed in several alkaline earth trielides and tetrelides. In the intermetallics of the series SrAlxGe_2?x (border phases: x = 1: , a = 429.4(3), c = 474.4(3) pm, Z = 1, R1 = 0.0305, SrPtSb type and x = 1.6: P6/mmm, a = 440.4(2), c = 478.2(2) pm, Z = 1, R1 = 0.0125, AlB₂ type) graphite analogue planar Al/Ge nets with short Al‐Ge bonds are stacked in identical orientation, showing inter‐layer distances of approx. 475 pm. Starting from the related planar ribbons of condensed six‐membered rings in the known intermetallics (M^IV = Si, Ge) a series of new metal‐rich oxides with chain pieces consisting of three, two and finally only one six‐membered ring have been prepared and characterized on the basis of single crystal X‐ray data. The formal fragmentation of the ribbons is achieved by the incorporation of [OSr₆] octahedra, chains of which (connected via common corners) exactly fit the distance between the planar anions. The structures of the two compounds (M^IV = Si, Ge; formerly erroneously reported as SrSi and SrGe_0.76, space group Immm, a = 482.48(5)/484.55(8), b = 1306.5(2)/1342.2(2), c = 1814.0(2)/1857.4(3) pm, Z = 2, R1 = 0.0369/0.0316) contain isolated planar anions [M₂Al₂M₂Al₂M₂]^18? with only one six‐membered ring. In the monoclinic structures of the silicide Sr₁₃[Al₆Si₈][O] (C2/m, a = 2245.1(4), b = 482.76(5), c = 1720.6(5) pm, β=125.21(2)°, Z = 2, R1 = 0.0579) and the germanide Sr₁₆[Al₈Ge₁₀][O] (C2/m, a = 2287.23(14), b = 484.94(3), c = 2065.70(13) pm, β=120.150(4)°, Z = 2, R1 = 0.0730) anions [Si₂Al₂Si₂Al₂Si₂Al₂Si₂] and [Ge₂M₂Ge₂M₂Ge₂M₂Ge₂M₂Ge₂] with two and three six‐membered rings are left as fragments of the ribbons in Sr₃Al₂M₂. The puzzling bonding situation in these type of polar intermetallics at the Zintl border is calculated (using the DFT FP‐LAPW approach) for the structures with manageably small unit cells and discussed for the series SrAlM – Sr₃Al₂M₂ – Sr₁₆[Al₈M₁₀][O] – Sr₁₃[Al₆M₈][O] – Sr₁₀[Al₄M₆][O].     

Characterization of phase transition of Ba2-xSrxIn2O5 by thermal analysis and high temperature X-ray diffraction

The phase transitions of Ba_2-xSr_xIn₂O₅ were investigated with various thermal analyses and high-temperature X-ray diffraction. It was clarified that crystal structure of Ba_2-xSr_xIn₂O₅ with x=0.0~0.4 varies from brownmillerite through distorted perovskite to another distorted perovskite with increase of temperature. The phase transition from brownmillerite to distorted perovskite was revealed to be first order, whereas transition from distorted perovskite to another one was second order. The specimen with x≥0.5 showed only one first order phase transition from brownmillerite to distorted perovskite. The phase diagram of Ba_2-xSr_xIn₂O₅ was established and existence of tricritical point at ~1100°C with x=0.4~0.5 was suggested. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Zur Kenntnis der Phasen A2−2xSn5+xCl12 (A = K,In)

On the A_2?2xSn_5+xCl₁₂ (A = K, In) Phases The refinement of the structure of A_2-2xSn_5+xCl₁₂ compounds (A = K⁺, In⁺) with single crystal data is reported. They crystallize with the Th₇S₁₂ type arrangement (a = 1192(2) pm, c = 428.9(8) pm (K-compound); a = 1189.8(6) pm, c = 431.2(3) pm (In-compound)) for which we propose the space group P6 . The possibility of meroedric twinning is discussed. Due to the composition of these compounds the structure is necessarily disordered and this leads to a wide range of homogeneity which can be influenced by the size and the polarity of the A type cation.     

Etude des systemes CaHPO4−MHPO4−H2O (M=Sr,Ba) A 50°C

The systems CaHPO₄−MHPO₄−H₂O (M=Sr, Ba) were studied at 50°C. ForM=Sr, the series of single phases, Ca_1−xSr_xHPO₄ for 0.95<X<0.75 and Ca_xSr_1−xHPO₄ for 0.4<X<1 have been prepared. These solid solution were caracterized by their infrared spectra and their crystallographic unit cell parameters. ForM=Ba a new phase Ca₂Ba(HPO₄)₃ has been determined. It was characterized by DRX, IR, ATD and chemical analyses.

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Zusammenfassung Bei 50°C wurde das System CaHPO₄−MHPO₄−H₂O (mitM=Sr, Ba) untersucht. FürM=Sr wurden Serien von Einzelphasen erhalten: Ca_1−xSr_xHPO₄ für 0.95<X< 0.75 und Ca_xSr_1−xHPO₄ für 0.4<X<1. Diese Mischkristalle wurden anhand ihrer Infrarotspektren und ihrer kristallographischen Elementarzellenparameter charakterisiert. FürM=Ba wurde die neue Phase Ca₂Ba(HPO₄)₃ ermittelt. Sie wurde mittels DRX, IR, ATD und chemischer Analyse charakterisiert.

     

Phase composition, electroconductivity, oxygen ion transport number, and microhardness of Ln1 ? xSrxGa0.5 ? y/2Al0.5 ? y/2MgyO3 ? δ (Ln = La, Pr, Nd; x, y = 0.10, 0.15)

Phase composition, electroconductivity, oxygen ion transport number, and microhardness of samples of Ln_{1 − x} Sr_xGa_{0.5 − y/2}Al_{0.5 − y/2}Mg_yO_{3 − δ} (Ln = La, Pr, Nd; x, y = 0.10, 0.15) synthesized by a ceramic methods are studied. Methods of x-ray diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy reveal the La-containing samples to be homogeneous and have a perovskite structure. Magnesium does not dissolve in Pr-and Nd-containing systems but forms an individual phase based on magnesium oxide. Apart from magnesium oxide, in these systems there form extrinsic phases, specifically, LnSrGa₃O₇ and an unknown phase. The electroconductivity of La_{1 − x} Sr_xGa_{1 − y} Mg_yO_{3 − δ} decreases after substituting Al for Ga. Ceramic La_{1 − x} Sr_xGa_{0.5 − y/2}Al_{0.5 − y/2}Mg_yO_3−δ is a purely ionic conductor in the temperature interval 500 to 1000°C; Nd_xSr_xGa_{0.5 − y/2}Al_{0.5 − y/2}Mg_yO_{3 − δ} has predominantly ionic conduction; and the predominant type of conduction in Pr_{1 − x} Sr_xGa_{0.5 − y/2}Al_{0.5 − y/2}Mg_yO_{3 − δ} is electronic below 700–800°C, with the contribution of ionic conduction increasing at higher temperatures. Substituting Al for Ga raises the hardness of ceramics under study. Among the compositions studied, La_0.85Sr_0.15Ga_0.45Al_0.45Mg_0.10O_{3 − δ} and La_0.85Sr_0.15Ga_0.425Al_0.425Mg_0.15O_{3 − δ} exhibit a combination of electroconductivity and hardness that is optimal for application as electrolyte at reduced temperatures (600–800°C). The Pr_{1 − x} Sr_xGa_{0.5 − y/2}Al_{0.5 − y/2}Mg_yO_{3 − δ} system possesses mixed ionic-electronic conduction and high hardness, which makes it appealing for application as oxygen-penetrable membranes. Original Russian Text ? Yu.V. Danilov, A.D. Neuimin, L.A. Dunyushkina, L.A. Kuz’mina, N.S. Zybko, Z.S. Martem’yanova, A.A. Pankratov, 2007, published in Elektrokhimiya, 2007, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp. 57–65.     

Schichtanionen in den Kristallstrukturen der isotypen Verbindungen Sr2[Ga2S5], Ba2[In2S5] und Ba2[In2Se5]

Layer-Anions in the Crystal Structures of the Isotypic Compounds Sr₂[Ga₂S₅], Ba₂[In₂S₃], and Ba₂[In₂Se₅] The compounds Sr₂[Ga₂S₅], Ba₂[In₂S₅], and Ba₂[In₂Se₅] have been prepared from stoichiometric mixtures of the elements at temperatures between 1150°C and 1250°C. They are isotypic (space group Pbca, Z = 8) with the lattice constants see ?Inhaltsübersicht”?. In the anionic part of the structure GaS₄-(InS₄-/InSe₄)-tetrahedra share three common vertices to form layers with rings built by four and eight tetrahedra. The cations are placed between the sheets and have the coordination number seven.     

Neue ternäre Käfigverbindungen aus den Systemen Barium–Indium/Zink/Cadmium–Germanium: Zintl-Verbindungen mit Phasenbreite?

New Ternary Clathrate Compounds in the Systems Barium–Indium/Zinc/Cadmium–Germanium: Zintl Compounds with Phase Width? By systematic investigations in the systems barium–indium/zinc/cadmium–germanium we found a couple of new electrovalent ternary compounds with A₈X₄₆ clathrate (I) type structures. They crystallize cubically in space-group Pm3n. For Ba₈In₁₆Ge₃₀ (a = 1 075.8 pm), Ba₈Zn₈Ge₃₈ (a = 1 082.0 pm) and Ba₈Cd₈Ge₃₈ (a = 1 096.0 pm) the structures were verified by X-ray single crystal diffraction data. According to valence and bounding distances the new clathrates should be Zintl compounds. Measurements of the temperature dependence of the electrical resistivity proved, that they are indeed semiconductors. A part of the 2B/3B metal atoms can be substituted by germanium. Charge balance will be retained by creation of vacancies in the A₈X₄₆ type structures. By phase analysis the limits of the composition range were determined as Ba₈In₄Ge₉[]₃Ge₃₀ (a = 1 084.9 pm), Ba₈Zn₄Ge₁₀[]₂Ge₃₀ (a = 1 073.6 pm) and Ba₈Cd₄Ge₁₀[]₂Ge₃₀ (a = 1 082.0 pm).     

Ein Beitrag Über die Verbindung CaBeNd2O5 und Phasen der Zusammensetzung M1−xM′xBeLn2O5 (M = Ca,Ba; M′ = Sr; x = 0,5)

A Contribution on the Compound CaBeNd₂O₅ and Phases of the Composition M_1?xM_x'BeLn₂O₅ (M = Ca, Ba; M′ = Sr; x = 0.5). CaBeNd₂O₅ and the phases (I): Ba_0,5Sr_0,5BeLa₂O₅ and (II): Ca_0,5Sr_0,5BeDy₂O₅ have been prepared by high temperature reactions using a CO₂-LASER. They crystallize with orthorhombic symmetry, space group D-Pnma, CaBeNd₂O₅: a = 9.448(1), b = 7.155(1), c = 6.483(1) Å; (I) a = 9.821(4), b = 7.436(3), c = 6.734(3) Å; (II): a = 9.352(2), b = 7.016(2), c = 6.375(2) Å; Z = 4, and belong to the isotypic series CaBeLn₂O₅ and SrBeLn₂O₅. Calculations of Coulomb energies of ordered BaBeLn₂O₅ and EuBeLn₂O₅ and disordered CaBeLn₂O₅, SrBeLn₂O₅ and EuBeNd₂O₅ show dependencies of the ionic radii of the M²⁺ and Ln³⁺ ions as well as of the order/disorder state.     

(A19N7)[In4]2 (A = Ca,Sr) and (Ca4N)[In2]: Synthesis,Crystal Structures,Physical Properties,and Chemical Bonding

Single phase powders of (A₁₉N₇)[In₄]₂ (A = Ca, Sr) and (Ca₄N)[In₂] were prepared by reaction of melt beads of the metallic components with nitrogen. The crystal structure of (Ca₁₉N₇)[In₄]₂ was refined based on neutron and X‐ray powder diffraction data. The crystal structure of (Sr₁₉N₇)[In₄]₂ was solved from the X‐ray powder pattern. The structure refinements in combination with results from chemical analyses ascertain the compositions. The compounds (A₁₉N₇)[In₄]₂ (A = Ca, Sr) are isotypes of (Ca₁₉N₇)[Ag₄]₂; (Ca₁₉N₇)[In₄]₂ is probably identical to the earlier reported (Ca_18.5N₇)[In₄]₂. The crystal structure of the isotypes (A₁₉N₇)[In₄]₂ (A = Ca, Sr; cubic, , Ca: a = 1471.65(3) pm; Sr: a = 1561.0(1) pm) contains isolated [In₄] tetrahedra embedded in a framework of edge‐ and vertex‐sharing (A₆N) octahedra. Six of these octahedra are condensed by edge‐sharing around one central A²⁺ ion to form “superoctahedra” (A₁₉N₆) which are connected three‐dimensionally via further octahedra by corner‐sharing. The crystal structure of (Ca₄N)[In₂] (tetragonal, I4₁/amd, a = 491.14(4) pm, c = 2907.7(3) pm) consists of alternating layers of perovskite type slabs of vertex‐sharing octahedra (Ca₂Ca_4/2N) and parallel arranged infinite zigzag chains equation/tex2gif-stack-1.gif[In₂]. In the sense of Zintl‐type counting the compounds (A²⁺)₁₉(N^3?)₇[(In^2.125?)₄]₂ present an electron excess, (Ca²⁺)₄(N^3?)[(In^2.5?)₂] is electron deficient. Metallic properties are supported by electrical resistivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The analysis of the electronic structures gives evidence for the existence of homoatomic interactions In–In and significant heteroatomic metal–metal interactions Ca–In which favor the deviations of the title compounds from the (8 – N) rule.     

Neue Zinn‐reiche Stannide der Systeme AII‐Al‐Sn (AII = Ca,Sr, Ba)

New Tin‐rich Stannides of the Systems A^II‐Al‐Sn (A^II = Ca, Sr, Ba) Four new tin‐rich intermetallics of the ternary systems Ca/Sr/Ba‐Al‐Sn were synthesized from stoichiometric amounts of the elements at maximum temperatures of 1200 °C. Their crystal structures, representing two new types, have been determined using single crystal x‐ray diffraction. Close to the 1:1 composition, the structures of the two isotypic compounds A₁₈[Al₄(Al/Sn)₂Sn₄][Sn₄][Sn]₂ (overall composition A₉M₈; A = Sr/Ba, tetragonal, space group P4/mbm, a = 1325.9(1)/1378.6(1), c = 1272.8(2)/1305.4(1) pm, Z = 4, R1 = 0.0430/0.0293) contain three different anionic Sn/Al building units: Isolated Sn atoms (motif I) coordinated by the alkaline earth cations only (comparable to Ca₂Sn), linear Sn chains (II), which are comparable to the anions in trielides related to the W₅Si₃ structure type and finally octahedral clusters [Al₄M₂Sn₄] (III), composed of four Al atoms forming the center plane, two statistically occupied Al/Sn atoms at the apexes and four exohedral Sn attached to Al. Close to the AM₂ composition, two isotypic tin‐rich intermetallics A₉[Al₃Sn₂][(Sn/Al)₄]Sn₆ (overall composition A₉M₁₅; A = Ca/Sr; space group C2/m, a = 2175.2(1)/2231.0(2), b = 1210.8(1)/1247.0(1), c = 1007.4(1)/1042.0(2) pm, β = 103.38(1)/103.42(1)°, Z = 2, R1 = 0.0541/0.0378) are formed. Their structure is best described as a complex three‐dimensional network, that can be considered to consist of the building units of the binary border phases too, i.e. linear zig‐zag chains of Sn (motif I) like in CaSn, ladders of four‐bonded Sn/Al atoms (II) like in SrAl₂ and trigonal‐bipyramidal clusters [Al₃Sn₂] (III) also present in Ba₃Al₅. Despite the complex structures, some statistically occupied Al/Sn positions and the small disorder of one building unit, the bonding in both structure types can be interpreted using the Zintl concept and Wade's electron counting rules when taking partial Sn‐Sn bonds into account.     

Ternary Rhodium Borides A3Rh5B2 (A = Mg,Sc) and Quaternary Derivatives A2MRh5B2. Preparation,Crystal Structure (M = Main Group and 3 d Elements), and Magnetism (M = Mn,Fe)

The new ternary rhodium borides Mg₃Rh₅B₂ and Sc₃Rh₅B₂ (P4/mbm, Z = 2; a = 943.4(1) pm, c = 292.2(1) pm and a = 943.2(1) pm, c = 308.7(1) pm, respectively) crystallize with the Ti₃Co₅B₂ type structure. Mg and Sc may in part be substituted by a variety of elements M. For M = Si and Fe, homogeneity ranges were found according to A_3–xM_xRh₅B₂ with 0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0 for A = Sc and with x up to 1.5 for A = Mg. Quaternary compounds with x = 1 (A₂MRh₅B₂: A/M in short) were prepared with M = Be, Al, Si, P, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, As, Sn (Co, Ni only with A = Mg; Sn only with A = Sc; P, As with deficiencies). Single crystal X‐ray investigations show an ordered substitutional variant of the Ti₃Co₅B₂ type in which the M atoms are arranged in chains along [001] with intrachain and interchain M–M distances of about 300 pm and 660 pm, respectively. Measuring the magnetisation (1.7 K–800 K) of the phases Mg/Mn, Sc/Mn, Mg/Fe, and Sc/Fe reveals antiferromagnetic interactions in the first and dominating ferromagnetic intrachain interactions in the remaining ones. Interchain interactions of antiferromagnetic nature are evident in Sc/Mn and Mg/Fe leading to metamagnetism below T_N = 130 K, while Sc/Fe behaves ferromagnetically below T_C = 450 K. The overall trend towards stronger ferromagnetic interactions with increasing valence electron concentration is obvious.     

Neue Tetrapnictidotitanate(IV): Na3M3[TiX4] mit M  Na/Sr,Na/Eu und X  P,As

New Tetrapnictidotitanates(IV): Na₃M₃[TiX₄] with M ? Na/Sr, Na/Eu and X ? P, As The four novel tetrapnictidotitanates(IV) Na₄Sr₂TiP₄, Na₄Sr₂TiAs₄, Na_4.3Eu_1.7TiP₄ and Na_4.3Eu_1.7TiAs₄ were prepared from the binary pnictides NaX, M₃X, M′X (X ? P, As and M′ ? Sr, Eu) and elementary titanium in tantalum ampoules. The air and moisture sensitive transition metal compounds form dark red hexagonal crystals. They are semiconductors with E_g = 1.8eV (Sr) and E_g = 1.3eV (Eu), respectively. The compounds are isotypic with Na₆ZnO₄ (space group P6₃mc (no. 186); hP22; Z = 2; Na₄Sr₂TiP₄; a = 936.8(1) pm, c = 740.5(1) pm; Na₄Sr₂TiAs₄: a = 958.2(1) pm, c = 757.1(1) pm; Na_4.3Eu_1.7TiP₄: a = 929.9(2) pm, c = 732.0(2) pm; Na_4.3Eu_1.7TiAs₄: a = 953.9(1) pm, c = 749.5(1) pm). Main structural units are polar oriented [TiP₄]^8? and [TiAs₄]^8? tetrahedral anions with d (Ti? P) = 240.2(3) pm and d (Ti? As) = 248.6(3) pm.     

Zur Kristallstruktur von Ba3In2O6

About the Crystal Structure of Ba₃In₂O₆ Single crystals of Ba₃In₂O₆ could be prepared by recrystallization of a flux and by solid state reaction in closed platinium tubes, respectively. Ba₃In₂O₆ crystallizes with tetragonal symmetry (space group 14/mmm, a = 4.1868; c = 21.7041 Å, Z = 2). Single crystal X-ray work lead to a crystal structure like La_2-xSr_1+xCu₂O_6-δ therefor Ba₃In₂O₆ is a modified member of the Sr₃Ti₂O₇-Type. The coordinations of Ba²⁺ and In³⁺ are described and the relations to the Sr₃Ti₂O₇-type are discussed.