Structure Prediction for Crystalline Ca3SiBr2 using an Environment Dependent Potential

An environment dependent effective potential was employed in the structure prediction for the not-yet-synthesised compound Ca₃SiBr₂. Using a combination of global and local optimisation methods, nine local minima on the potential energy hypersurface with low energy values were determined. Subsequently, the energies of the corresponding configurations were recalculated using an ab-initio method. In order to estimate the stability of these structures, the regions of the energy landscape close to these minima were investigated with the threshold-algorithm. Combining all these results suggests that the title compound should be capable of existence and most probably crystallize in a NaCl-superstructure.     

(Meta)stabiles CaC2

(Meta)stable CaC₂ One out of four modifications of CaC₂ is the so‐called metastable Calcium Carbide, CaC₂‐III, which was synthesized as pure material. It forms by heating monoclinic CaC₂‐II (C2/c) above 150 °C and remains stable after cooling down to room temperature. The structure was refined from X‐ray powder patterns (C2/m, Z = 4, a = 722.6(1) pm, b = 385.26(7) pm, c = 737.6(1) pm, β = 107.345(2)°). After grinding CaC₂‐III transforms back into CaC₂‐II. Heating CaC₂‐III induces a reversible phase transition into the cubic modification (CaC₂‐IV) at 460 °C. Differences between the three different structures of CaC₂ I–III, being stable at ambient conditions are also shown by ¹³C‐MAS‐NMR measurements, especially the presence of two distinct types of carbon atoms in the structure of the title compound.     

新型室温熔盐二(三氟甲基磺酸酰)亚胺锂-乙酰胺体系的谱学研究

从分析二(三氟甲基磺酸酰)亚胺锂(LiTFSI)与乙酰胺形成熔盐的作用机制出发,通过红外和拉曼光谱的谱学分析并应用非局部密度泛函方法进行量化计算来对二者的相互作用进行了讨论.发现乙酰胺通过Li—O键与LiTFSI中Li+配位而破坏了LiTFSI的离子键,形成很大的配位阳离子,且正电荷被屏蔽在乙酰胺分子中;而TFSI-离子中电荷的部分离域导致电荷被终端—CF3基团屏蔽在整个分子中,这样两个大的阴阳离子间的库伦作用很弱;同时Li—O配位也导致乙酰胺分子间的氢键断裂,因而室温下体系以液体状态稳定存在.     

B2Be2簇的结构与成键性质的研究

用HF／6-31Gabinitio法对B2Be2簇9种异构体27个电子态的结构进行了全构型优化,再用大基组二次组态相互作用QCISD（T）／6-311G方法进行单点计算，9种异构体的稳定性顺序是：h＞i＞g＞e＞f＞c＞a＞d＞b.通过结构转变中的Walsh图、能量间隙、键数参数（BNP）和键电荷的研究，揭示了B2Be2的成键特征.     

B2Au20/-/2-: 硼金团簇中的硼-硼多重键

采用密度泛函和波函数理论方法对B₂Au^20/-/2-的几何结构和电子结构进行研究. 计算结果表明阴离子B₂Au^2- ([Au-B B-Au]^-) (C_2h, ²A_u)和B₂Au^22- ([Au-B≡B-Au]^2-) (C_2h, ¹A_g)的基态结构均为线性结构, 即以含有多重键的BB单元(B B或B≡B)为中心, 两端各连接一个Au原子, 但两端的B－Au键不在同一直线上, 结构稍有变形; 而中性分子B₂Au₂ ([Au-B＝B-Au]) (D_∞h, ³Σ_g^-)的基态结构是以B＝B为中心, 两端各与一个Au原子相连的完美的线性结构. C_2h B₂Au^2-的单电子垂直剥离能和对称性伸缩振动频率的计算结果为实验表征提供依据.另外, 计算发现无机盐B₂Au₂Li₂结构中仍包含B≡B, 此结果一方面为其实验合成提供了可能性, 另一方面表明含有B≡B的B₂Au₂^2-结构极为稳定, 可作为结构单元存在于凝聚相中.     

The evaluation of bond dissociation energies for simple sulphur containing molecules using ab initio and density functional methods

The S–H and C–S bond dissociation energies for simple alkylthiols and dialkylsulphides, along with the S–S bond dissociation energy for dimethyl disulphide, compounds which have been used in the metal–organic chemical vapour deposition (MOCVD) growth of wide band gap II–VI (12–16) Zn- and Cd-based compound semiconductors, have been computed using the ab initio (ROHF and MP2) and density functional theory (DFT) methods (BHandH, BHandHLYP, B3LYP, B3P86, B3PW91, BLYP and BP86) with the 6-311+G(2d,p) basis set along with high accuracy complete basis set, CBS-4 and CBS-Q energy computations. The computed energies are compared with experimental results and the suitability of the DFT methods, for the computational study of these systems, is discussed.     

Analytical potential energy function for the Van der Waals molecule He2Ne

A potential energy function has been derived for the two linear isomer structures He₂Ne⁺(X²Σ⁺) using ab initio calculations with the QCISD(T)/6–31++G(d,p) method. Because we use the reasonable dissociation limit (3) instead of the unacceptable one (1), our potential energy function represents considerable topographical features in detail, including the linear [He---Ne⁺---He] structure (R_HeNe = 1.4694 Å, R_He'Ne = 2.0069 Å HeNeHe = 180°) with two symmetric linear saddles (R_HeNe = R_He'Ne = 1.80 Å, HeNeHe = 180° and R_HeNe = 1.5 Å, R_He'Ne = 3.2 A°, HeNeHe = 180°), and the topographical minimum of the [He---He---Ne⁺] structure (R_HeHe = 2.2217 Å, R_HeNe = 1.4426 Å, HeHeNe = 180°), with a linear saddle (R_HeHe' = 3.0 Å, R_HeNe = 1.8 Å, HeHeNe = 180°).     

Ab Initio Calculations of Structure and Energetics of the Hypermetalated Hydrogen Oxide Molecules: Li2NaOH and LiNa2OH

We made ab initio electronic calculations of the structure and energetics of mixed hypermetalated hydrogen oxides, Li₂NaOH and LiNa₂OH. There exist five equilibrium geometries for each complex. In all levels of calculation the global minimum structure for Li₂NaOH has C_2v symmetry and a large distance between sodium and oxygen, 4.24 Å (MP2/6-31G*). The dissociation energies to all possible products were also calculated. Li₂NaOH → Na + Li₂OH δH = +25.33 kcal/mol (at MP4/6-311++G**//6-31G* + ZPE scaled by 0.9). All other dissociation processes are highly endothermic. Similar procedures were applied to LiNa₂OH. The global minimum structure for LiNa₂OH belongs to point group C_s. It is also endothermic to all possible dissociation paths. LiNa₂OH →Na + LiNaOH δH = +12.72 kcal/mol (at MP4/6-311++G*//6-31G* + ZPE scaled by 0.9). The nuclear repulsion energy is crucial in energetics of the structures. The distribution of electron density and bonding properties for these equilibrium structures were analyzed.     

多原子反应体系的高精度拟合势能面

本文介绍了近几年来我们组构建多原子反应体系的高精度拟合势能面的进展。我们基于神经网络(NN)方法,成功构建了多原子气相分子体系和气相分子在金属表面解离的一系列势能面。这些势能面的拟合精度相当高,并且经过了严格的量子动力学测试,能广泛应用到动力学研究中。我们还提出了一种新的置换不变势能面的拟合方法,即基本不变量神经网络方法(FI-NN)。基本不变量的使用极大地减少了神经网络输入层多项式的个数,有效提高了势能面的计算速度。     

Ab Initio High Pressure Investigations of InI

The high pressure behaviour of InI is studied by DFT‐calculations and compared with experimental data. The existence of a 5s² electron pair in In⁺ represents an unfavourable bonding situation for high symmetry structures because of effective closed shell repulsion. Since cations with a ns² electron pair are highly polarizable and the electronic situation is more favourable in the low symmetry structure InI prefers a TlI‐type structure at ambient pressure. A pressure induced transition to the more densely packed high symmetry CsCl‐type structure takes place at about 19 GPa according to our calculations. At ambient pressure the interactions are predominantly ionic. However with increasing pressure the distances between In⁺ cations in the TlI‐type structure diminish drastically, mainly due to the changing space requirement of the lone electron pair. Apart from ionic interactions further bonding interactions between the In⁺ cations occur. At elevated pressure the electron localization function (ELF) as well as the band structure diagrams suggest metallic bonding between the In⁺ within the zigzag chain, i. e. increasing bonding interactions between the In⁺ cations due to the electron pair and its s‐p‐mixing. At ambient pressure In‐In interactions are rather weak and the space requirement of the lone electron pair mainly determines the characteristic arrangement of the ions. At elevated pressure the In‐In interactions become stronger and stabilise themselves additionally the specific structural arrangement.     

Synthesis,Structure, Chemical and Energetic Characterization of 1,3‐Dinitramino‐2‐nitroxy‐propane

The title compound, 1,3‐dinitramino‐2‐nitroxy‐propane ( 1 ) was prepared in high yield (85 %) and characterized by multinuclear NMR (¹H, ¹³C, ¹⁴N) and vibrational (IR, Raman) spectroscopy. The molecular structure in the solid state was elucidated by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P_nma with a crystal density of ρ = 1.798 g cm^?3. Compound 1 melts at 166 °C and decomposes at 168 °C. The impact (7 J), friction (96 N) and electrostatic discharge sensitivities (0.6 J) were determined experimentally. The detonation parameters of 1 were calculated using a combined quantum chemical (CBS‐4M) calculation and a chemical equilibrium calculation based on the steady‐state model of detonation: Q = ?5998 kJ kg^?1, P = 339 kbar, D = 8895 m s^?1. The experimentally determined detonation velocity (fiber optic method) agrees well with the calculated values. In comparison with picric acid (PA) and nitropenta (PETN), compound 1 shows superior detonation characteristics when detonated in a confined space.     

Ab Initio Studies on the Structure and Binding Interaction of M~ CO_2(M=Sc,Ti…Zn)

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Si2分子基态和低激发态的电子结构

本文用abinitioSOCI／MCSCF／／HF／DH＋d方法计算得到了Si2分子的基态和八个激发态的平衡几何构型、总能量、谐振动频率、零点能以及各个态的势能曲线．讨论了各态键长随电子组态的变化关系，指出了成健轨道中。电子数的增加，是引起键长及谐振动频率变化的重要因素·其中3Πg，5∑；3△u，3∑，未见有关文献报导由于硅藻合物的重要应用价值，人们已对其进行了一些实验和理论研究h，’」．以前的研究主要是讨论其成键性质．由于St。分子结构的特殊性，要想全面了解其成键性质，不仅要研究其基态的电子结构，而且还要研究其激发态的电…     

Predicting Stable Molecular Structures for (RNC)2AuIX Complexes

Calculations have been performed at the MP2 and DFT levels for investigating the reasons for the difficulties in synthesizing bis(isocyanide)gold(I) halide complexes. Three‐coordinated gold(I) complexes of the type (R₃P)₂Au^IX ( 1 ) can be synthesized, whereas the analogous isocyanide complexes (RNC)₂Au^IX ( 2 ) are not experimentally known. The molecular structures of (R₃P)₂Au^IX (X = Cl, Br, and I) and (RNC)₂Au^IX with X = halide, cyanide, nitrite, methylthiolate, and thiocyanate are compared and structural differences are discussed. Calculations of molecular properties elucidate which factors determine the strength of the gold‐ligand interactions in (RNC)₂Au^IX. The linear bonding mode of RNC favors a T‐shaped geometry instead of the planar Y‐shaped trigonal structure of (R₃P)₂Au^IX complexes that have been synthesized. An increased polarity of the Au–X bond in 2 leads to destabilization of the Y‐shaped structure. Chalcogen‐containing ligands or cyanide appear to be good X‐ligand candidates for synthesis of (RNC)₂Au^IX complexes.     

Ab‐initio Structure Determination of the New Ion Conductor K2Al2O3F2 from Powder Diffraction Data

The crystal structure of K₂Al₂O₃F_2, prepared at 800 °C by ceramic methods, was determined from conventional laboratory X‐ray powder diffraction data. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/m (No. 12) with a = 11.21675(8), b = 8.16351(6), c = 6.12301(5) Å β = 88.8108(6) ° and Z = 4. Unit cell and space group suggestions were found by using the TOPAS program. Starting positional parameters for potassium and aluminum atoms were obtained from 548 reflections by the methods implemented in the FOX program. Oxygen and fluorine atom positions were determined by structural considerations. The structure was refined using the fundamental parameter approach of TOPAS, which gave the final residuals (%) R_Bragg = 1.6 and R_wp = 4.6. The crystal structure consists of individual layers of oxygen connected AlO₃F tetrahedral groups with the fluorine atoms separating the layers. Empirical energy calculations agree with the crystal structure refinements and suggest no or little oxygen–fluorine exchange. Between and perpendicular to the sheets, the potassium ion can move without steric hindrance. Conductivity measurements from room temperature to 300 °C show decent potassium ion conductivity.     

从头计算法研究取代锂卡宾正离子的分子轨道和稳定化能

用从头计算法计算了各种取代的锂卡宾正离子XCHLi⁺(X=OH,NH₂,CH₂CH,NC,C₆H₅)相对于锂卡宾正离子CH₂Li⁺的稳定化能,并讨论了稳定化能和它们分子轨道的关系。具有π给予功能的取代基,在其共平面分子构型中,由于和卡宾碳和锂原子空轨道形成二电子多中心共轭分子轨道,因而具有最大的稳定作用。相反,在相应的正交构型中,稳定作用则较小。同时具有π给予和σ接受效应的取代基,π给予起主导作用。仅有σ接受功能的取代基,则有去稳定作用。考察它们的LUMO特点,发现它们具有较高的亲电反应性能。     

封闭型硼烷B15H15^2—（D3h）的结构及稳定性的从头算分析

利用量子化学从头算方法在ＨＦ／６－３１Ｇ水平上，优化计算了带２个负电荷的封闭型硼烷Ｂ１５Ｈ１５＾２－（Ｄ３ｈ）的结构、能量和正则振动频率。该硼烷的简正振动频率计算表明，它是ＨＦ／６－３１Ｇ势能超曲面上的真实稳定点。理论预测它在化学上和动力学上都是稳定的。