Syntheses, structures and properties of five chiral quaternary sulfides, AlxLn3(SiyAl1?y)S7 (Ln = Y, Gd, Dy) and In0.33Sm3SiS7

Five new quaternary isostructural rare-earth sulfides, Al_0.57Gd₃(Si_0.27Al_0.73)S₇ (1), Al_0.55Dy₃(Si_0.34Al_0.66)S₇ (2), Al_0.50Y₃(Si_0.50Al_0.50)S₇ (3), Al_0.44Gd₃(Si_0.70Al_0.30)S₇ (4) and In_0.33Sm₃SiS₇ (5), have been synthesized by facile solid-state reactions. They crystallize in the 3-D ALn₃EQ₇ structure type in the hexagonal chiral space group P6₃. The structures feature a 3-D host framework constructed by Ln-S bicapped trigonal prisms, in which the octahedral and tetrahedral interspaces are occupied by A and E atoms, respectively. The investigation of optical and magnetic properties of 4 indicates that it is a semiconductor and behaves antiferromagnetic-like interaction.     

Kationenverteilung und Überstrukturordnung in ternären und quaternären Sulfidspinellen MIIMS4 – Einkristallstrukturuntersuchungen

Cation Distribution and Superstructure Ordering in Ternary and Quaternary Sulfide Spinels M^IIM₂^III S₄ – Single Crystal Structure Determinations The crystal structures of spinel type MIn₂S₄ (M ? Mn, Co, Ni), MCr_2?2xIn_2xS₄ (M ? Mn, Ni), and Cd_0.52Co_0,48Cr₂S₄ were reinvestigated by X-ray methods using single crystals grown by vapour phase transport technique. The indium sulfides possess a partially inverse distribution of the metal ions on the tetrahedral (8a) and octahedral sites (16d) of the structure. The degrees of inversion λ are 0.34 (MnIn₂S₄, a = 1072.0(1) pm, structural parameter u = 0.25726(2)), 0.84 (CoIn₂S₄, a = 1058.1(1) pm, u = 0.26921(5)) und 0.93 (NiIn₂S₄ a = 1050.5(1), u = 0.26040(3)). In the case of the chromium indium sulfide solid solutions, the degrees of inversion (and the structural parameters) increase (and decrease) linearly with increase in indium content x. ψ-scans of reflections not allowed in the space group Fd3 m do not prove simultaneous diffraction. Refinement of the structure of MnIn₂S₄ in space group F4 3m results in a partial superstructure ordering of Mn and In on the tetrahedral sites, 4a Mn_0.83In_0.17, 4c Mn_0.49In_0.51. In the case of Cd_0.52Co_0.48Cr₂S₄, superstructure ordering is like Cd_0.41Co_0.59 and Cd_0.62Co_0.38, respectively.     

CrB‐Type Phases in the Tb‐Zr‐Al‐Si System

The crystal structures of Tb(Al_0.15Si_0.85), (Tb_0.70Zr_0.30)(Al_0.17Si_0.83) and Zr(Al_0.22Si_0.78) have been refined from single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction data. The three compounds crystallize with CrB‐type structures (Pearson symbol oS8, space group Cmcm): Tb(Al_0.15Si_0.85): a = 4.2715(5), b = 10.5595(15), c = 3.8393(5) Å; (Tb_0.70Zr_0.30)(Al_0.17Si_0.83): a = 4.163(2), b = 10.423(5), c = 3.8543(18) Å; Zr(Al_0.22Si_0.78): a = 3.7824(6), b = 10.0164(16), c = 3.7795(5) Å. The existence of a significant CrB‐type solid solution in the quaternary system Tb‐Zr‐Al‐Si, based on the ternary compound Tb(Al_0.15Si_0.85) and extending toward the solid solution based on the binary compound ZrSi in the Zr‐Al‐Si system, cannot be excluded.     

Darstellung,Eigenschaften und Kristallstruktur von RuSn6[(Al1/3–xSi3x/4)O4]2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1/3) – einem Oxid mit isolierten RuSn6‐Oktaedern

Preparation, Properties, and Crystal Structure of RuSn₆[(Al_1/3–xSi_3x/4)O₄]₂ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1/3) – an Oxide with isolated RuSn₆ Octahedra RuSn₆[(Al_1/3–xSi_3x/4)O₄]₂ is obtained by the solid state reaction of RuO₂, SnO₂, Sn, and Si in an Al₂O₃‐crucible at 1273 to 1373 K. The compound is cubic with the space group Fm 3 m (a = 9.941(1) Å, Z = 4, R₁ = 0.0277, wR₂ = 0.0619), a semiconductor and stable in air. Results of Mößbauer measurements as well as bond length‐bond strength calculations justify the ionic formulation Ru²⁺Sn₆²⁺[(Al_1/3–x³⁺Si_3x/4⁴⁺)O₄^2–]₂. The central motif of the crystal structure are separated RuSn₆‐octahedrea. These are interconnected by oxygen atoms, arranged tetrahedrely above the surfaces of the RuSn₆‐octahedrea and partialy filled with Al and Si, respectively. Because of these features the compound can be considered as a variant of the crystal structure type of pentlandite.     

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.     

Sm2Si3O3N4 und Ln2Si2,5Al0,5O3,5N3,5 (Ln = Ce,Pr, Nd,Sm, Gd) – neuer synthetischer Zugang zu N‐haltigen Melilith‐Phasen und deren Einkristall‐Röntgenstrukturanalyse

Sm₂Si₃O₃N₄ and Ln₂Si_2.5Al_0.5O_3.5N_3.5 (Ln = Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd) – A Novel Synthetic Approach for the Preparation of N‐containing Melilites and X‐Ray Single‐Crystal Structure Determination The high‐temperature synthesis of nitridosilicates using an especially developed rf furnace was now transferred to the preparation of single‐crystalline oxonitridosilicates and oxonitridoaluminosilicates (sialons). Sm₂Si₃O₃N₄ was obtained by the reaction of SrCO₃, Si(NH)₂, and the respective lanthanoides, for Ln₂Si_2.5Al_0.5O_3.5N_3.5 (Ln = Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd) additionally AlN was used. The compounds were obtained as coarsely crystalline products. Their crystal structures were refined on the basis of single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction data. Sm₂Si₃O₃N₄ (a = 768.89(4), c = 499.60(4) pm) and the isotypic sialons Ce₂Si_2.5Al_0.5O_3.5N_3.5 (a = 779.20(3), c = 506.94(4) pm), Pr₂Si_2.5Al_0.5O_3.5N_3.5 (a = 778.26(4), c = 508.56(5) pm), Nd₂Si_2.5Al_0.5O_3.5N_3.5 (a = 776.15(4), c = 506.7(3) pm), Sm₂Si_2.5Al_0.5O_3.5N_3.5 (a = 772.63(13), c = 502.80(9) pm), and Gd₂Si_2.5Al_0.5O_3.5N_3.5 (a = 774.15(5), c = 506.46(4) pm) are new representatives of the N‐containing melilite structure type (space group P 4 2₁m (no. 113), Z = 2). For the structure analysis specific models were applied, which have been developed by Werner et al. on the basis of powder diffraction data.     

Phase equilibria in the Sm–Al–Si system at 500 °C

The isothermal section at 500 °C of the Sm–Al–Si system has been experimentally investigated by using scanning electron microscopy, electron microprobe analysis and X-ray powder diffraction. Four intermetallic compounds have been confirmed: τ₁-SmAl₂Si₂ (hP5-CaAl₂Si₂ type), τ₂-SmAl_xSi_1?x (tI12-Th₂Si type), τ₄-SmAl_0.5Si_0.5 (oS8-CrB type) and τ₅-Sm₆Al₃Si (tI80-Tb₆Al₃Si type). A new ternary intermediate has been found: τ₃-Sm₄Al₃Si₃ that crystallizes orthorhombic isostructural with Pr₄Al₃Ge₃.     

Electrochemical cyclability of oxysulfide spinel Li1.03Al0.2Mn1.8O3.96S0.04 material for lithium secondary batteries

Oxysulfide spinel, Li_1.03Al_0.2Mn_1.8O_3.96S_0.04 with well-developed octahedral structure was synthesized by a sol-gel method using glycolic acid as a chelating agent. The structural integrity of the oxysulfide spinel was characterized by charge–discharge cycling experiments and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The Li_1.03Al_0.2Mn_1.8O_3.96S_0.04 electrode shows excellent cyclability. The oxysulfide spinel after cycling retains its original cubic spinel phase in all operating voltage regions (4.4–1.15 V).     

Untersuchungen zum Existenzgebiet des CaAl2Si2-Strukturtyps bei ternären Siliciden

Investigations about the Stability Range of the CaAl₂Si₂ Type Structure in the Case of Ternary Silicides Five compounds LnAl₂Si₂ (Ln: trivalent rare-earth metal, Y) were synthesized by heating the elements at 800°–1000 °C. They are isotypic and crystallize in the CaAl₂Si₂ type structure (P 3 m1; Z = 1) (lattice constants see “Inhaltsübersicht”). The electronic structures (LMTO band structure calculations) of CaAl₂Si₂ and YAl₂Si₂, the latter one is in accordance to Ln³⁺(Al³⁺)₂(Si^4–)₂ not electrovalent, are discussed with regard to the bondings and the electrical conductivity respectively. Investigations of GdAl_2–xMn_xSi₂ mixed crystals showed, that the structure type already at low Mn content (x ≈ 0,3) changes from CaAl₂Si₂ (GdAl₂Si₂) to ThCr₂Si₂ type structure (GdMn₂Si₂).     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur einer Neuen hexagonalen Modifikation von Al2S3 mit fünffach koordiniertem Aluminium

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Hexagonal Modification of Al₂S₃ with Five-coordinated Aluminum A new hexagonal high temperature modification of Al₂S₃ could be prepared by chemical vapour transport with iodine (860 → 750°C) or by annealing of α -Al₂S₃ at 550°C. According to the single crystal X-ray structure determination the novel form of Al₂S₃ crystallizes in space group P 6₁ (No. 169) with a = 6.491(1), c = 17.169(4) Å, V = 626.5 ų, Z = 6; R = 0.0253. In this modification one half of the aluminum atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated [d(Al? S): 2.226–2.267 Å], whereas the other half are in trigonal bipyramidal coordination of five S atoms with bond lengths of 2.272–2.315 Å (equatorial) and 2.495–2.521 Å (axial). Aluminum in AlS₅ coordination is observed for the first time in this compound. The crystal structure is isotypic to In₂Se₃ and AlInS₃. In addition, results of a refinement of the α -Al₂S₃ crystal structure are reported which were obtained on crystals prepared also by chemical vapour transport with iodine.     

Präparative und röntgenographische Untersuchungen über das System Al2S3?ZnS (Temperaturbereich 800–1080°C)

Einkristalle von α-ZnAl₂S₄ mit Spinellstruktur (a = 10,009₃ Å) lassen sich durch chemische Transportreaktion bei 740°C erhalten. Beim Erhitzen der Verbindung auf 800–900°C tritt Zerfall in eine ZnS-arme defekte Spinellphase und in eine ZnS-reiche Phase mit defekter Wurtzitstruktur ein. Bei 830–860°C liegen die Grenzen des zweiphasigen Bereichs etwa bei Zn_0,98Al_2,01S₄ (kubische α-Phase, a = 10,007₂ Å (25°C)) und Zn_1,80Al_1,47S₄ (hexagonale Wurtzitphase, a = 3,76₀, c = 6,1₅ Å (25°C)). Mischungen von ZnS, Al und S entsprechend der Zusammensetzung Zn_xAl_8/3?2x/3S₄ mit 0,33 ≤ x ≤ 0,98, die auf 830–860°C (70–140 h) erhitzt worden sind, liefern nach Abkühlung auf Raumtemperatur homogene Produkte mit defekter Spinellstruktur. Die bei der Zusammensetzung Al₂S₃ · ZnS beobachtete Mischungslücke setzt sich bei höherer Temperatur unter Verschiebung der Phasengrenzen und Ausbildung von Hochtemperatur-Phasen fort. Eine Hochtemperaturmodifikation des ZnAl₂S₄ existiert bis 1080°C nicht. Mischungen von ZnS, Al und S mit 0,44 ≤ x ≤ 0,85, die auf 1060–1080°C (72–96 h) erhitzt worden sind, zeigen nach Abkühlung auf Raumtemperatur eine bisher nicht beschriebene rhomboedrische Hochtemperaturphase (γ-Phase), deren Struktur als eine Defektstruktur des ZnIn₂S₄-Typs aufgefaßt werden kann. Bei x = 1,00 erhält man nach thermischer Behandlung bei 1060–1080°C ein zweiphasiges Produkt, das neben der γ-Phase eine orthorhombische Phase (β-Phase, Überstruktur des Wurtzit-Typs) enthält. Die β-Phase tritt als einzige Phase auf, wenn für die Ausgangsmischung gilt: 1,40 ≤ x ≤ 1,70. Die Löslichkeit von Al₂S₃ in ZnS (Wurtzit) unter Bildung einer statistischen Defektstruktur des Wurtzit-Typs reicht bei 1060–1080°C bis Zn_1,70?1,80Al_1,53?1,47S₄(Al₂S₃ · (2,2-2,5) ZnS). Preparative and X-Ray Investigations on the System Al₂S₃? ZnS (Temperature Region 800–1080°C) Single crystals of α-ZnAl₂S₄ with spinel structure (a = 10.009₃ Å) have been obtained by chemical transport reaction at 740°C. Heating of the compound to 800–900°C leads to decomposition and formation of a ZnSαpoor defect spinel phase and a ZnS-rich phase with a defect wurtzite structure. The boundaries of the two-phase region at 830–860°C are approximately Zn_0,98Al_2.01S₄ (cubic α-phase, a α 10.007₂ Å (25°C)) and Zn_1.80Al_1.47S₄ (hexagonal wurtzite-phase, a = 3.76₀, c = 6.1₅ Å (25°C)). Mixtures of ZnS, Al and S with the composition Zn_xAl_8/3?2x/3S₄ and 0.33 ≤ x ≤ 0.98, which are heat treated at 830–860°C (70–140 h), yield after cooling to room temperature homogeneous products with a defect spinel structure. The miscibility gap at the composition Al₂S₃ · ZnS continues at higher temperatures with a shift of the phase boundaries and formation of high-temperature phases. A high-temperature modification of ZnAl₂S₄ does not exist up to 1080°C. When mixtures of ZnS, Al and S with 0.44 ≤ x ≤ 0.85 are heat treated at 1060–1080°C(72-96 h), a rhombohedra1 high-temperature phase (γ-phase) is obtained after cooling to room temperature, which has not previously been observed. I t s structure can be described as a defect structure of the ZnIn, S, type. With x = 1.00, after thermal treatment a t 1060-1080°C, a two-phase product is obtained, containing γ-phase in addition to an orthorhombic phase (β-phase, super-lattice of the wnrtzite type). The β-phase is the only phase occuring in products with 1.40 ≤ x ≤ 1.70. The solubility of Al, S, in ZnS (wurtzite) at 1060-1080°C with formation of a defect wurtzite structure, in which the cations are disordered, reaches as far as Zn_l.70?1.80Al_l.53?1.47S₄[Al₂S₃·(2.2-2.5)ZnS].     

Structural Characterization of Mn2+—ß″—Al2O3(Mn0.77Al10.46Mg0.54O17)

The structure of completely exchanged Mn²⁺—ß″—Al₂O₃(Mn_0.77Al_10.46Mg_0.54O₁₇) crystals has been investigated by single—crystal X—ray diffraction methods at room temperature (trigonal, R3¯, Z = 3, a = 560.65(7), c = 3329.3(9) pm). The manganese ions (Mn²⁺) are found to occupy Beevers‐Ross (56 %) and mid—oxygen positions (44 %) in nearly the same amounts. The crystal composition was confirmed by electron probe microanalyses on various crystals.     

Structural Variations in the Solid‐Solution Series LnxCa2−xAl[Al1+xSi1−xO7] with 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and Ln = La,Eu, Er

Gehlenite, Ca₂Al[AlSiO₇], has melilite‐type structure with space group . It contains two topologically distinct positions coordinated tetrahedrally by oxygen. One is completely occupied by Al³⁺, whereas the other one contains Al³⁺ and Si⁴⁺. Normally, the Al³⁺ molar fraction in the second tetrahedrally coordinated position does not exceed x_Al = 0.5, i.e. the so‐called Loewenstein‐rule is obeyed. In this contribution the structural variations in the melilite‐type compounds of the compositions La_xCa_2?xAl[Al_1+xSi_1?xO₇], Eu_xCa_2?xAl[Al_1+xSi_1?xO₇] and Er_xCa_2?xAl[Al_1+xSi_1?xO₇] are discussed. All members of the solid solution except the end‐members violate Loewenstein's rule. Rietveld refinements against X‐ray powder diffraction patterns confirm that the compounds have space group , without changes in the Wyckoff‐positions of the ions compared to gehlenite.     

A pentanuclear bimetallic complex of manganese(II) and aluminium(III) ions: tetra‐μ2‐iodido‐iodidobis(μ3‐2‐methoxyethanolato)bis(μ2‐2‐methoxyethanolato)dimethyl(tetrahydrofuran‐κO)aluminium(III)tetramanganese(II)

The molecule of the title compound, [Mn₄Al(CH₃)₂(C₃H₇O₂)₄I₅(C₄H₈O)], contains one Al^III and four Mn^II ions. Two Mn atoms are five‐coordinate in the form of a trigonal bipyramid or a square pyramid. The two other Mn atoms are six‐coordinate with an octahedral geometry. The fourcoordinate Al atom is linked to the manganese core by μ‐O_alkoxo bridges, forming an almost planar five‐membered ring.     

Tl3Al7S12 — ein neues Al-reiches Thioaluminat: Darstellung,Kristallstruktur und Eigenschaften

Tl₃Al₇S₁₂ — a Novel Al-rich Thioaluminate: Preparation, Crystal Structure, and Properties The new ternary phase Tl₃Al₇S₁₂ was prepared from the binary compounds Tl₂S and Al₂S₃ at 700 °C under vacuum. The structure of a yellow plateshaped single crystal was determined at room temperature. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic polar space group P2₁ (No. 4) with a = 9.040(2), b = 12.381(2), c = 9.569(2) Å and β = 95.91(2)°. The polymeric anionic part of the structure can be described as a puckered layer-like arrangement of cornersharing [AlS₄]-tetrahedra parallel to (001). The aluminium-sulfur layers are connected via single sulfur atoms. The voluminous monovalent thallium atoms bridge the layers of the anionic framework. The mean Al? S bond lengths are 2.227 Å for μ₂-S? Al and 2.298 Å for μ₂-S? Al. In the strongly asymmetric coordination sphere of thallium the Tl? S bond lengths vary from 3.009(9) to 3.907(9) Å and contain four short and two or three longer distances. A rather short Tl…?Tl distance of 3.619(3) Å is observed between two of the three crystallographically independent Tl atoms, so that a weak bonding interaction has to be discussed. Vibrational spectroscopic data for the new phase are reported and discussed.     

Phasendiagramm des quasibinären Systems NiCr2S4–NiGa2S4, Kristallstruktur des NiGa2S4

Phase Relationship of the Quasibinary System NiCr₂S₄? ;NiGa₂S₄, Crystal Structure of NiGa₂S₄ The quaternary system NiCr_2–2xGa_2xS₄ was studied with the help of X-ray powder Guinier photographs of quenched samples. The crystal structure of ternary NiGa₂S₄, not found formerly, was determined using single crystal data. The structure (trigonal space group P3 m1, Z = 1, a = 362.49(2), c = 1199.56(5) pm) consists of hexagonal close-packed sulfur with Ni and Ga in one fourth of the octahedral and tetrahedral holes, respectively (FeGa₂S₄ type). The S? ;S distance of the S? ;Ni? ;S layered units is unusually small, vic. 321.1 pm. The infrared spectrum of NiGa₂S₄ and a group theoretical treatment of the FeGa₂S₄ type lattice modes are given. Up to 20 mol % Ga of the layered NiGa₂S₄ can be substituted by Cr whereby Ni is possibly transfered from octahedral to tetrahedral sites. The phase width of monoclinic Cr₃S₄ type NiCr₂S₄ is very small possibly due to the metal-metal interaction in this NiAs defect structure. In the range 0.18 ? x ? 0.35 quaternary spinel type mixed crystals are formed.     

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.     

Chemical and structural transformations in manganese aluminum spinel of the composition Mn1.5Al1.5O4 during heating and cooling in air

Single phase cubic spinel of the composition Mn_1.5Al_1.5O₄ is synthesized. Its crystal structure refinement shows that 0.4Mn+0.6Al are in the octahedral sites and 0.7Mn+0.3Al are in the tetrahedral sites. High temperature X-ray diffraction is used to analyze Mn_1.5Al_1.5O₄ behavior during heating and cooling in air. In a temperature range of 600°C to 700°C, initial spinel splits into layers, and the sample represents a twophase system: cubic spinel Mn_0.4Al_2.4O₄ and a phase based on β-Mn₃O₄. Above 900°C the sample again turns into single phase cubic spinel. The role of oxidizing processes in the decomposition of Mn_1.5Al_1.5O₄ caused by oxygenation and partial oxidation of Mn²⁺ to Mn³⁺ is shown. A scheme of structural transformations of manganese aluminum spinel during heating from room temperature and cooling from 950°C is proposed.     

Zur Koordination des Aluminiums in den Calciumaluminathydraten 2 CaO · Al2O3 · 8 H2O und CaO · Al2O3 · 10 H2O

On the Coordination of Al in the Calcium Aluminate Hydrates 2 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 8 H₂O and CaO · Al₂O₃ · 10 H₂O By investigations with high-resolution ²⁷Al-NMR in solids it is shown that in the compound 2 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 8 H₂O the Al merely exist in octahedral coordination. According to this and considering its structural relationship with 4 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 19 H₂O the dicalcium aluminate hydrate is proposed to be formulated as [Ca₂Al(OH)₆][Al(OH)₃ (H₂O)₃]OH. Likewise for the compound CaO · Al₂O₃ · 10 H₂O the octahedral coordination of the Al is proved by ²⁷Al-NMR. This result corresponds with literature according to which a constitution as cyclohexaaluminate Ca₃[Al₆(OH)₂₄] · 18 H₂O is proposed.     

Li15Al3Si6 (Li14.6Al3.4Si6), a compound displaying a heterographite‐like anionic framework

The title compound, lithium aluminium silicide (15/3/6), crystallizes in the hexagonal centrosymmetric space group P6₃/m. The three‐dimensional structure of this ternary compound may be depicted as two interpenetrating lattices, namely a graphite‐like Li₃Al₃Si₆ layer and a distorted diamond‐like lithium lattice. As is commonly found for LiAl alloys, the Li and Al atoms are found to share some crystallographic sites. The diamond‐like lattice is built up of Li cations, and the graphite‐like anionic layer is composed of Si, Al and Li atoms in which Si and Al are covalently bonded [Si—Al = 2.4672 (4) Å].