Das erste quaternäre Oxostannat mit „Inselstruktur”︁: RbNa3[SnO4]

The First Quaternary Oxostannate with Isolated Anion Structure: RbNa₃[SnO₄] For the first time colourless single crystals of RbNa₃SnO₄ which are isotypic with NaLi₃SiO₄ and NaLi₃GeO₄ [2] have been prepared by heating e.g. a well ground mixture of RbSn and Na₂O₂ [Rb : Na = 1 : 4.0; 750°C; 21 d; Ni-tube]. The crystal structure was solved by four-cycle-diffractometer data [Siemens AED2; 1801 I₀(hkl); space group I4₁/a; Z = 16; a = 1279.57, c = 1510.85 pm; R = 5.7%; R_w = 4.4%]. Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, are calculated. The isotypism of the compounds mentioned above is compared graphically.     

Das erste gemischt-valente Oxocobaltat(I,II): Rb5Co2O4 [1]

A New Mixed-Valent Oxide of Cobalt(I, II): Rb₅Co₂O₄ For the first time we obtained a new mixed-valent oxide of mono- and divalent Cobalt. Black-red single-crystals of Rb₅Co₂O₄ were prepared by heating powders of “Rb₆CdO₄” in closed Co-cylinders at 500° during 48 days. Structure solution and refinement are covered by two measurements with four-circle diffractometers. MoKα : 2 145 I_o(hkl), out of 2 818 I_o(hkl), R = 9.85%, R_w = 5.93% AgKα : 1 813 I_o(hkl) out of 4 007 I_o(hkl), R = 9.46%, R_w = 6.51%) and confirm the space-group P1 . The lattice constants are a = 696.4(1) pm, b = 922.2(3) pm, c = 958.9(3) pm , α = 117.99(2)°, β = 89.96(2)°, γ h= 108.12(2)°, Z = 2 According to its composition Rb₁₀[OCoO]₂[OCoO₂CoO] the structure is built up by two Co atoms of chemically and crystallographically different nature. We find isolated dumb-bell-like anions [O? Co? O]^3? being already known with monovalent Co (e. g. K₃CoO₂) together with units [OCoO₂CoO]^4? of two connected triangles CoO₃ being well-known from K₂BeO₂ ? K₄[Be₂O₄]. ECoN/mEFIR calculations are made starting with values obtained by a new procedure called “MEFIR-FIT”.     

Das erste Oxoferrat(I): Zur Konstitution von K3[FeO2] und K3[NiO2]

The First Oxoferrate(I): On the Constitution of K₃[FeO₂] and K₃[NiO₂] Garnet-red single crystals of K₃[FeO₂] were obtained for the first time by heating intimate mixtures of K₆[CdO₄] and CdO (molar ratio 1:1.16) in closed Fe-cylinders at 450°C during 40 d. The same way of preparation via “reaction with the cylinder surface” was applied to prepare similarly coloured single crystals of K₃[NiO₂] (K₆CdO₄ in closed Ni-cylinders at 500°C during 49 d). The structure determination by four circle diffractometer data (MoKα , K₃[FeO₂]: 731 out of 731 I_o(hkl), R = 5.76%, R_w = 5.33%, K₃[NiO₂]: 755 out of 755 I_o(hkl), R = 8.70%, R_w = 4.25%) confirms the space groups P 4₁2₁2 and P 4₃2₁2, respectively. K₃[FeO₂]: a = 604.2(2) pm, c = 1 402.7(3) pm, Z = 4 K₃[NiO₂]: a = 603.6(1) pm, c = 1 405.2(2) pm, Z = 4. (powder data, standard deviations in parentheses) Essential feature of the structure are the dumb-bell-like anions [O? M? O]^3? (M = Fe, Ni). Their arrangement corresponds to a stuffed derivative of the KrF₂-type. Magnetic properties of K₃[FeO₂] were determined and cover the monovalence of Fe. MAPLE-calculations reveal the strong coincidence of monovalent VIIIb-cations.     

Ein neues Oxoberyllat: K2Na4[O2BeOBeO2]

On K₂Na₄[O₂BeOBeO₂] For the first time colourless single crystals of K₂Na₄[Be₂O₅] which are isotypic with K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] [2] and Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] have been prepared by heating e.g. a well ground mixture of K₂O, Na₂O and BeO (K:Na:Be = 2.2:4.4:2; 750°C; 21 d; Ni-tube). The crystal structure was solved by four-circle diffractometer data [Siemens AED 2; 389 I_o(hkl); space group P4₂/mnm; Z = 2; a = 595.17(4) pm, c = 1 002.66(9) pm; R = 4.1%; R_w = 2.3%]. Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and the charge distribution are calculated.     

Zur Kenntnis der Na5[GaO4]-Verwandtschaft: KNa4[GaO4] und CsK4[GaO4]

About the Na₅[GaO₄]-Relationship: KNa₄[GaO₄] and CsK₄[GaO₄] KNa₄[GaO₄] was newly prepared from binary oxides (powders) and also from KGaO₂/Na₂O/K₂O (colourless columnar single crystals) in a closed Ag-cylinder at 600 and 650°C. Space group Pbca with a = 1046.1(2), b = 596.3(1), c = 1871.1(3) pm, Z = 8 [Four-circle-diffractometer data, 1138 I₀(hkl), MoKα, R = 8.29, R_w = 6.76%, anisotropic refinement] (Parameter s. text). Colourless cubic single crystals of hitherto unknown CsK₄[GaO₄] are formed by reaction of K₂O, CsGaO₂, and Cs₂O (surplus) in a closed Au-tube at 580°C. Space group Pbca with a = 1154.7, b = 667.7, c = 2096.6 pm, Z = 8 [Four-circle-diffractometer data, 1798 I₀(hkl), MoKα, R = 7.62, R_w = 7.68%, anisotropic refinement] (Parameter s. text). Both crystal structures belong to the Na₅[GaO₄] type. Structural aspects, ECoN, and MAPLE of KNa₄[GaO₄] and CsK₄[GaO₄] in relation with Na₅[GaO₄] are discussed.     

Die ersten Oxocobaltate(II) mit zweikernigem Anion: Rb2Na4[Co2O5] und K2Na4[Co2O5]

The First Oxocobaltate(II) with Dinuclear Anion: Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] and K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] By heating of well ground mixtures of the binary oxides [A₂O, Na₂O, ?CoO”?, A:Na:Co = 1.00:2.00:1, (A = K, Rb); Ag-tube, 600°C, 14 d] we obtained Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] and K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] rough, transparent, red single crystals. We find a new type of structure with the anion [O₂CoOCoO₂]^6?. Space group P4₂/mnm; a = 634.4 pm, c = 1030.3 pm, Z = 2 (A = K) a = 647.6 pm, c = 1021.1 pm, Z = 2 (A = Rb); four-circle diffractometer data; MoKα -radiation; 360 from 364 I₀(hkl), R = 4.34%, R_w = 3.54% (A = K); 361 from 366 I₀(hkl), R = 6.54%, R_w = 2.70% (A = Rb). The anion is planar, the CN of Co is 3. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, are calculated and discussed.     

Zur Kristallstruktur von KGaO2 und NaGaO2(II) [1]

The Crystal Structure of KGaO₂ and NaGaO₂(II) By annealing intimate mixtures of K₂O, Na₂O and β-Ga₂O₃ (K : Na : Ga = 2.2 : 1.1 : 1) we obtained single crystals of K₂Na₄[(GaO₃)₂] and KGaO₂ (Ag-cylinder; 600°C, 26 d). Structure refinement for KGaO₂ (four-circle diffractometer data, Mo-Kα , 1 390 or 1 390 I_o(hkl); R = 5.55%, R_w = 3.05%) confirms the space group Pbca; a = 552.1 pm, b = 1 107.5 pm, c = 1 580.7 pm, Z = 16. According to K[GaO_4/2] we have a stuffed cristobalite-related structure. Single crystals of NaGaO₂(II) were grown by annealing intimate mixtures of Na₂O₂ and GaAs (Na₂O₂ : GaAs 4.1 : 1) in Ag-cylinders that were not completely closed (570°C, 6 weeks). Structure refinement for NaGaO₂(II) (four-circle diffractometer data, Mo-Kα , 588 of 616 I_o(hkl); R = 4.54%, R_w = 4.06%) confirms the spacegroup Pna2₁; a = 549.8(1) pm, b = 720.6(1) pm, c = 529.8(1) pm, Z = 4. In NaGaO₂(II) we have a wurtzite-related structure.     

Neue Beryllate der Alkalimetalle: Na6Be8O11

Novel Beryllates of the Alkali Metals: Na₆Be₈O₁₁ For the first time transparent, colourless single crystals of Na₆Be₈O₁₁ have been prepared (Na₂O/BeO; Na:Be = 6:8, Ni-tube; 650°, 14 d). The compound crystallizes triclinic (P1 ) with a = 532.1(1) pm, b = 642.4(2) pm, c = 839.1(2) pm, α = 101.7°, γ = 105.8°, Z = 2, d_x = 2.42 g/cm³, d_pyk=2.51 g/cm³. The crystal structure was solved by four-circle diffractometer data [Siemens AED 2, MoKα , R = 7.9%, R_w = 6.2%, 1429 I₀(hkl)]. Effektive Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

Ein neues Cobaltat mit Inselstruktur: Li6[CoO4]

A New Cobaltate with Isolated Anion Structure: Li₆[CoO₄] For the first time transparent, blue single crystals of Li₆[CoO₄] have been prepared (Li₂O/Na₂O/?CoO”? (Li:Na:Co = 1.3:1.3:1), Co-tube, 580°C, 22 d). Corresponding to Li₆□CoO; it is an ordered variant of the Li₂O-type of structure: P4₂/nmc; a = 653.6(1) pm, c = 465.4(1) pm; Z = 2; d_x = 2.75 g cm^?3, d_pyk = 2.71 g cm^?3 (4-circle-diffractometer-data (PW 1100), AgKα; 230 from 936 I₀(hkl); R = 9.58%, R_W = 5.25%). Parameters see text. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed. The magnetic properties are measured in the temperature range of 14–297 K.     

Ein neues Oxogermanat: Li8GeO6 = Li8O2[GeO4]. (Mit einer Bemerkung über Li8SiO6 und Li4GeO4)

A New Oxogermanate: Li₈GeO₆ ? Li₈O[GeO₄] Transparent colourless single crystals of Li₈GeO₆(P6₃cm, a = 550.09(8), c = 1072.2(3) pm, Z = 2; 4-circle-diffractometer Siemens AED 2, MoKα; 326 I_o(hkl), R = 2.4%, R_w = 2.0%), have been prepared. As by-product we always got colourless isometric single crystals of Li₄GeO₄. For the first time we could grow single crystals of Li₈SiO₆ of suitable size and quality. Our structure refinement confirms the assumed structure model [2]: Li₈GeO₆ and Li₈SiO₆ are isotypic with Li₈CoO₆[3] (Li₈SiO₆: a = 542.43(8), c = 1062.6(2) pm, Z = 2; 4-circle-diffractometer Siemens AED 2, MoK_α; 306 I_o(hkl), R = 3.6%, R_w= 3.0%). The known crystal structure of Li₄GeO₄ [4] is confirmed and refined (Cmcm, a = 776.6(2), b = 735.7(3), c = 604.9(2) pm, Z = 4; 4-circle-diffractometer Siemens AED 2, MoKα, 298 I_o(hkl), R = 1.9%, R_w = 1.4%). The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective coordination-Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

Ein neues Oxoindat mit Inselstruktur: KNa9In2O8 = KNa9[InO4]2

A New Nesoindate: KNa₉In₂O₈ = KNa₉[InO₄]₂ We prepared hitherto unknown KNa₉[InO₄]₂ (colourless, transparent single crystals) from NaIn, Na₂O₂, and ?K₂O₂”? (molar ratio NaIn:Na₂O₂:?K₂O₂”? = 2:3.5:0.6, Ag-cylinder, 460°C, 6d). A new type of structure is found. The single crystal data are: Pnma, a = 1802.4(3), b = 729.5(2), c = 907.9(3) pm; Z = 4 [four-circle diffractometer PW 1100, MoKα; 1856 out of 1870 I₀(hkl); R = 3.7% and R_w = 3.4%]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.     

Neue Borate der Alkalimetalle: KNa2[BO3]

New Borates of Alkali Metals: KNa₂[BO₃] We prepared hittherto unknown KNa₂[BO₃] in the shape of orthorhombic, colourlesstransparent and columnar single crystals [a = 603.9(2) pm, b = 560.2(3) pm, c = 556.8(2) pm, Z = 2, d_x = 2.54 g/cm³, d_pyk = 2.50 g/cm³]. The crystal structure was solved by four-cycle-diffractometer [PW 1100, MoKα , R = 3.73%, R_w = 2.88%, 386 I₀(hkl)]. KNa₂[BO₃] is very sensitiv against atmospheric moisture, and hydrolysis takes place. Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, and the Madelung-Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, are calculated and discussed.     

Zwei Vertreter des α-LiFeO2 Typs: LilnO2 und α-LiYbO2 [1, 2]

Two Representatives of the α-LiFeO₂ Type: LiInO₂ and α-LiYbO₂ Single crystals of LiInO₂ (well ground mixtures of ‘In₂O’: KO₂: Li₂O = 1:1.8:1, Ag-tube, 22d, 520°C); and α-LiYbO₂ (Yb₂O₃:Li₂O = 1:1.1, Ni-tube, 30d, 1150°C) were prepared for the first time from mixtures of the binary oxides. The determination of the structure confirmed the α-LiFeO₂ type. Both oxides crystallize in the space group I 4₁/amd (Z = 4); LiInO₂: a = 431.2(1) pm c = 934.2(2) pm; c/a = 2.167; 123 I_o(hkl), R = 3.6%, R_w = 2.9%. α-LiYbO₂:a = 438.7(1) pm c = 1006.7(2) pm; c/a = 2.295, 130 I_o(hkl), R = 4.4%, R_w = 3.6%. The Madelung part of lattice energy, MAPLE and characteristics of this kind of structure are discussed.     

Zum Aufbau von RbNa5Be8O11

On RbNa₅Be₈O₁₁ For the first time RbNa₅Be₈O₁₁ was obtained by annealing intimate mixtures of the binary oxides (Rb:Na:Be = 1.1:5.5:8, Ni-cylinder, 650°C, 21d). The compound crystallizes triclinic (P 1 ) with a = 1 063.4 pm, b = 645.6 pm, c = 948.8 pm, α = 110.2º, β = 114.9º, γ = 90.8º, Z = 2. The crystal structure was solved by four-circle-diffractometer data [Siemens AED2, 3099 I₀ (hkl), R = 5.1%, R_w = 3.8%]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, are calculated.     

Über „Lithovanadate”︁: Zur Kenntnis von Rb2[LiVO4] und Cs2[LiVO4]

On ?Lithovanadates”?: Rb₂[LiVO₄] and Cs₂[LiVO₄] By heating of well ground mixtures of the binary oxides [A₂O, Li₂O, V₂O₅, A : Li: V = 2.2 : 1.1 : 1.0 (A = Rb, Cs); Ni-tube, 750° 25 d] we obtained Rb₂[LiVO₄] and Cs₂[LiVO₄] colourless, orthorhombic single crystals. We found a new type of ?Lithovanadate”?-structure: space group Cmc2₁; a = 587.9(1), b = 1170.1(1), c = 793.3(1) pm, Z = 4 (A = Rb) bzw. a = 610.5(1), b = 1222.6(3), c = 815.5(2) pm, Z = 4 (A = Cs). The structure was determined by four-circle diffractometer data [MoKα -radiation; 997 from 1157 I₀(hkl), R = 7.75%, R_w = 5.54% (A = Rb); 686 from 686 I₀(hkl), R = 6.97%, R_w = 4.20% (A = Cs)] parameters see text. The Madelung part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, have been calculated.     

Ketten aus Ringen: K5{Li[Ge2O7]} — das erste „Litho-Digermanat”︁

Chains consisting of Rings: K₅{Li[Ge₂O₇]} — the First ‘Litho-Digermanate’ By heating of a well-ground mixture of the binary oxides KO_0.55, Li₂O and GeO₂ (K: Li: Ge = 6.1 : 2.2 : 2; Ni-tube; 600°C; 49 d) we obtained for the first time single crystals of K₅{Li[Ge₂O₇]}. This ‘lithodigermanate’ represents a completely new type of structure: monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 624.9(2) pm, b = 1586.6(8) pm; c = 1058.3(6) pm and β = 109.38(4)°; Guinier-Simon data, Z = 4. The structure was solved by four-circle diffractometer data [Siemens AED II, Mo? Kα ; 2872 I_o(hkl); R = 4.5%, R_w = 3.3%], parameters see text. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these calculated via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, as well as charge distribution CHARDI, are calculated and discussed.     

Über Oxide mit dem “Butterfly-Motiv”: Rb6[Fe2O5] und K6[Fe2O5]

New Oxides with the “Butterfly-Motive”: Rb₆[Fe₂O₅] and K₆[Fe₂O₅] Rb₆[Fe₂O₅] and K₆[Fe₂O₅] were obtained for the first time by annealing intimate mixtures of “Rb₆CdO₄” with CdO (molar ratio 1 : 1.1) and KO_0.48 with CdO (molar ratio 5.9 : 1) respectively in closed Fe-cylinders. Determination and refinement of the crystalstructure confirms the space group C2/m (four-circle-diffractometer data). Rb₆[Fe₂O₅]: Ag Kα , 720 out of 1220 Io(hkl), R = 9.68%, R_w = 6.09%; a = 718.9pm, b = 1183.1 pm, c = 695.4pm, β = 95.05°, Z = 2; K₆[Fe₂O₅]: MoKα , 1214 Out of 12141_o(hkl), R = 3.20070, R_w = 2.48%, a = 691.21 pm, b = 1142.78pm, c = 665.50pm, β = 93.82°, Z = 2. The binuclear unit [O₂FeOFeO₂]^6? already known to be planar with oxoferrates(II) now was observed to be angular here and closely related to Na₆[Be₂O₅].     

Na2Li3CoO4, das Erste quaternäre Oxocobaltat(III) der Alkalimetalle

Na₂Li₃CoO₄, the First Quaternary Oxocobaltate(III) of the Alkali Metals For the first time we obtained Na₂Li₃CoO₄ by annealing intimate mixtures of Co₃O₄, Na₂O₂, and Li₂O [Co : Na : Li = 1 : 2.2 : 10.1; 760°C; 21 d; Ag-tube] in form of transparent red single crystals. Structure Refinement [four-circle diffractometer data; AED2; MoKα-radiation; 1016 I_o(hkl); R = 2.6%; R_w = 2.0%; space group Pnnm; Z = 4; a = 818.7(3), b = 799.4(2), c = 655.1(2) pm] confirms the isotypism to Na₂Li₃GaO₄ [2] and Na₂Li₃FeO₄ [3]. Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and the Charge Distribution were calculated. The isotypism of Na₂Li₃CoO₄ and Na₂Li₃GaO₄ is compared graphically.     

Das erste Oxoaurat(I) mit [O?Au?O]-Hanteln: KNa2[AuO2]

The First Oxoaurate(I) with Dumb-bell-like Anion: KNa₂[AuO₂] By controlled oxidation of NaAu with Na₂O₂ and K₂O_2,2 (sealed Ag-cylinder, 430°C, 6 d; mixtures: K₂O_2,2:Na₂O₂:NaAu = 1:1:2) hitherto unknown KNa₂[AuO₂] is obtained. The single crystals are light yellow, nearly colourless, and transparent. According to single crystal data (space group Pnnm; a = 1025.6(3), b = 547.2(2). c = 400.0(1) pm; Z = 2; (four circle diffractometer PW 1100, MoKα; 376 I₀(h kl); R = 6.2% and R_w = 6.7%)) KNa₂[AuO₂] crystallizes with a new structure type. Characteristic are isolated dumb-bell-like [O Au O] units. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.     

Das erste „Lithovanadat”︁: K2{LiVO4}.

The First ?Lithovanadate”?: K₂{LiVO₄} By heating of well ground mixtures of the binary oxides [K₂O, Li₂O, V₂O₅, K:Li: V = 2.2:1.1:1.0; Ni-tube, 900°C, 46 d] colourless monoclinic single crystals of K₂[LiVO₄] have been prepared for the first time: space group C2/m; a = 835.7(1) pm, b = 774.5(1) pm, c = 753,3(1) pm, β = 90.23(1)°. The structure was determined by four-circle diffractometer data [MoKα, 1018 form 1262 I₀ (hkl), R = 8.65%, R_w = 5.67%], parameters see text. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, have been calculated.