Neue Verbindungen mit Granatstruktur. III. Arsenate des Typs {NaCa2} [M] (As3)O12

Attempts to prepare phosphate granates were without success. However, three arsenate granates of the type {NaCa₂}[M](As₃)O₁₂ with M^II ? Mg, Co, Ni have been prepared by solid state reaction and their lattice constants determined. All these arsenates are characterised by a thermal transformation into a high-temperature form, proceeding monotropically for the Mg compound, and reversibly for the Ni and Co compound.     

Neue Heteropolyanionen des M2X2W20‐Typs mit Antimon(III) als Heteroatom

New Heteropolyanions of the M₂X₂W₂₀ Structure Type with Antimony(III) as a Heteroatom The syntheses of two new heteropolyanions of the M₂X₂W₂₀ structure type are presented. They are characterized by X‐ray structure analysis and vibrational spectra. Na₆(NH₄)₄[Zn₂(H₂O)₆(WO₂)₂(SbW₉O₃₃)₂]·36H₂O (1) is monoclinic (P2₁/n) with a = 12.873(3)Å, b = 25.303(4)Å, c = 15.975(4)Å and β = 91.99(3)°. Na₁₀[Mn₂(H₂O)₆(WO₂)₂(SbW₉O₃₃)₂]·40H₂O (2) also crystallizes in the space group P2₁/n with a = 12.892(3)Å, b = 25.219(5)Å, c = 16.166(3)Å and β = 94.41(3)°. Both polyanions are isostructural to anions of this structure type containing other heteroatoms. They are built up by two β‐B‐SbW₉ fragments, which are derived from defect structures of the Keggin anion. These subÍunits are connected by two formal WO₂ groups with further stabilization by addition of two M(H₂O)₃ groups (M = Zn^II, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II) leading to the M₂X₂W₂₀‐type heteropolytungstates.     

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 Kenntnis des RbNiCrF6-Typs,IV. Neue Fluoride des Typs CsPdMF6 mit M = Al,Ga, In und Sc,Fe, Mo,Rh

On the RbNiCrF₆ Type. IV. New Fluorides of the Type CsPdMF₆ (M = Al, Ga, Sc, In, Fe, Rh, Mo) New prepared are the cubic compounds CsPdScF₆ (brown violet, a = 10.82 Å); CsPdInF₆ (brown violet, a = 10.89); CsPdFeF₆ (redbrown, a = 10.64 Å); CsPdRhF₆ (redbrown, a = 10.65 Å), all of RbNiCrF₆-Type of structure. In addition prepared are CsPdAlF₆ (light violet, non cubic) CsPdGaF₆ (violet, non cubic) and CaPdMoF₅ (redbrown, non cubic). The Madelung part of lattice energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.     

Zur Kenntnis der RbNiCrF6Typs. III. Neue Fluoride des Typs CsZnMF6 mit M = Al,Ga, In,Tl, Sc,Ti, V,Mn, Cu,Rh

On the RbNiCrF₆ Type. III. New Fluorides of the Type CsZnMF₆ (M = Al, Ga, In, Tl, Sc, Ti, V, Mn, Cu, Rh) Cubic compounds are CsZnGaF₆ [3] (colourless, a = 10.29 Å); CsZnInF₆ (colourless, a = 10.58 Å); CsZnTlF₆ (colourless, a = 10.62 Å); CsZnScF₆ (colourless, a = 10.58 Å); CsZnTiF₆ (lightblue, a = 10.50 Å); CsZnVF₆ (lightgreen, a = 10.43 Å); CsZnMnF₆ (redbrown, a = 10.40 Å); CsZnCuF₆ (light brown, a = 10.24 Å); CsZnRhF₆ (redbrown, a = 10.41 Å), all RbNiCrF₆ type of structure, in addition non cubic: CsZnAlF₆ (colourless). The Madelung part of lattice energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.     

Metall-Pseudohalogenide. XXXIX. Dicyanamid-Komplexe von Palladium(II) und Platin(II) des Typs M{N(CN)2}2L2

Metal Pseudohalides. XXXIX. Dicyanamide Complexes of Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) of the Type M{N(CN)₂}₂L₂ The synthesis of mixed dicyanamide complexes of the type M{N(CN)₂}₂L₂ (M: Pd, Pt) is reported. Infrared and NMR-spectroscopic investigations are indicating the hitherto undescribed coordination type M? N(CN)₂ of the anionic ligand.     

Synthesis and characterization of copper-, zinc-, manganese-, and cobalt-substituted dimeric heteropolyanions, [(alpha-XW9O33)2M3(H2O)3](n-) (n = 12, X =As(III), Sb(III), M = Cu(2+), Zn(2+); n = 10, X = Se(IV), Te(IV), M = Cu(2+) and [(alpha-AsW9O33)2WO(H2O)M2(H2O)2](10-) (M = Zn(2+), Mn(2+), Co(2+)

Interaction of the lacunary [alpha-XW9O33](9-) (X = As(III), Sb(III)) with Cu(2+) and Zn(2+) ions in neutral, aqueous medium leads to the formation of dimeric polyoxoanions, [(alpha-XW9O33)2M3(H2O)3](12-) (M = Cu(2+), Zn(2+); X = As(III), Sb(III)), in high yield. The selenium and tellurium analogues of the copper-containing heteropolyanions are also reported: [(alpha-XW9O33)2Cu3(H2O)3](10-) (X = Se(IV), Te(IV)). The polyanions consist of two [alpha-XW9O33] units joined by three equivalent Cu(2+) (X = As, Sb, Se, Te) or Zn(2+) (X = As, Sb) ions. All copper and zinc ions have one terminal water molecule resulting in square-pyramidal coordination geometry. Therefore, the title anions have idealized D3h symmetry. The space between the three transition metal ions is occupied by three sodium ions (M = Cu(2+), Zn(2+); X = As(III), Sb(III)) or potassium ions (M = Cu(2+); X = Se(IV), Te(IV)) leading to a central belt of six metal atoms alternating in position. Reaction of [alpha-AsW9O33](9-) with Zn(2+), Co(2+), and Mn(2+) ions in acidic medium (pH = 4-5) results in the same structural type but with a lower degree of transition-metal substitution, [(alpha-AsW9O33)2WO(H2O)M2(H2O)2](10-) (M = Zn(2+), Co(2+), Mn(2+)). All nine compounds are characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. The solution properties of [(alpha-XW9O33)2Zn3(H2O)3](12-) (X = As(III), Sb(III)) were also studied by 183W-NMR spectroscopy.     

N-对R苯基氮杂15冠5八钼多酸钠超分子配合物的合成与结构

为研究大环化合物对客体分子的选择性, 合成了通式为[NaL(Et2O)]2Na2Mo8O26的三种新型N-对R苯基氮杂15冠5八钼多酸钠超分子配合物(其中L分别为: N-苯基氮杂15冠5、N-对氯苯基氮杂15冠5和N-对甲苯基氮杂15冠5), 进行了元素分析, 红外光谱与核磁共振等结构参数的表征, 对R基为CH3的标题配合物作了X射线四圆衍射测定, 该晶体属单斜晶系, 空间群为P21/a,a=1.4590(4)nm, b=1.3817(3)nm, c=1.7639(5)nm, β=112.67(2)°, V=3.281(1)nm^3, Mr=2021.3, Dc=2.11g/cm^3,μ=2.37mm^-^1, F(000)=2048, R=0.045和Rw=0.057, 与[Na.(DB18C6)(CH3OH)M6O19和[Na(DB24C8)]2M6O19进行比较,结果表明: 大环化合物不仅对客体金属离子有分子识别性, 而且对与之抗衡的多酸阴离子也具有影响。     

Neue Oxoterbate(IV) mit Lithium Rb2Li14[Tb3O14] und Li6Tb2O7

New Oxoterbates(IV) with Lithium: On Rb₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] and Li₆Tb₂O₇ For the first time we prepared Rb₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] as yellow single crystals from Li₈TbO₆ and Rb₂O (Tb:Rb = 1:2) [Ag-cylinder, 500°C, 30 d, then Au-tube, 700°C, 27 d]. The structure refinement [652 I₀ (h kl), four circle diffractometer Philips PW 1100, ω-scan, MoKα, R = 4.69%, R_w = 3.24%, absorption considered, Immm with a = 1 283.07(10), b = 790.87(7), c = 736.87(7)pm, Z = 2, d_x = 4.30 g · cm^?3] confirms that it is isotypic with K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]. Furthermore we got for the first time Li₆Tb₂O₇ as a bright yellow compound from Li₂O₂ and “Tb₄O₇*” [(Li:Tb = 3.4:1), Au-ube, 750°C, 13 d (powder), 850°C 22 d (single crystals)] and by thermal decomposition of Rb₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] (Au-tube, 850°C, 25 d). Powder and single crystal data [1 327 I₀ (h kl), four circle diffractometer PW 1100, ω-scan, AgKα, R = 9.38%, R_w = 5.23%, absorption not considered, P2₁/a, a = 1 056.30(10), b = 613.50(4), c = 546.56(5) pm, β = 109.668(7)°, Z = 2, d_x = 4.67 g · cm^?3 d_pyc = 4.53 g · cm^?3] reveal a new type of structure that may be deduced by the NaCl-type of structure. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed.     

Untersuchungen an Selen-Verbindungen. LXV1 über Verbindungen des Typs(CH3O)3 SeX mit XF,Cl, Br,NO3, AlCl4

Studies on Selenium Compounds. LXV. On Compounds of the Type (CH₃O)₃ SeX with X ? F, Cl, Br, NO₃, AlCl₄ Reaction of Se(OCH₃)₄ with SeX₄(X ? Cl, Br)(mole ratio 3:1) yields (CH₃O)₃SeX. The compounds (CH₃O)₃SeX (X ? F, NO₃) are formed by reaction of (CH₃O)₃SeCl with the silver salts AgF and AgNo₃, respectively. (CH₃O)₃SeAlcl₄ is prepared by reaction of (CH₃O)₃SeCl with AlCl₃. Some properties of the synthezised compounds and the ir spectra are given. From their data deduction concerning the nature of the chemical bonds in the compounds (CH₃O)₃SeX are possible.     

Die Systeme des Typs MCl/AlCl3/SO2 (M = Li,Na, K,NH4)

The MCl/AlCl₃/SO₂ Systems (M = Li, Na, K, NH₄) Phase diagrams of the ternary systems of the type MCl/AlCl₃/SO₂ were determined by measurement of SO₂ pressure, solubilities, and by thermal analysis. The complete phase diagram in the range from ?30 to +50°C is given for the case M = Na, partial diagrams for M = Li, K, NH₄. There exist solid compounds of the type MAlCl₄ · nSO₂ (M = Li, Na; n = 1.5 and 3) (M = K; n = 1.5 and 5) (M = NH₄; n = 5). Liquid phases can be obtained at room temperature and atmospheric pressure in the NaCl or LiCl containing systems.     

Ein anionischer Oxohydroxo‐Komplex mit Bismut(III): Na6[Bi2O2(OH)6](OH)2 · 4H2O

An Anionic Oxohydroxo Complex with Bismuth(III): Na₆[Bi₂O₂(OH)₆](OH)₂ · 4H₂O Colourless, plate‐like, air sensitive crystals of Na₆[Bi₂O₂(OH)₆](OH)₂ · 4H₂O are obtained by reaction of Bi₂O₃ or Bi(NO₃)₃ · 5H₂O in conc. NaOH (58 wt %) at 200 °C followed by slow cooling to room temperature. The crystal structure (triclinic, P 1¯, a = 684.0(2), b = 759.8(2), c = 822.7(2) pm, α = 92.45(3)°, ß = 90.40(3)°, γ = 115.60(2)°, Z = 1, R1, wR2 (all data), 0, 042, 0, 076) contains dimeric, anionic complexes [Bi₂O₂(OH)₆]^4— with bismuth in an ψ¹‐octahedral coordination of two oxo‐ and three hydroxo‐ligands. The thermal decomposition was investigated by DSC/TG or DTA/TG and high temperature X‐ray powder diffraction measurements. In the final of three steps the decomposition product is Na₃BiO₃.     

Neue Verbindungen mit dem Grundskelett synthetischer Oestrogene, 6. Mitt.: Synthese des 3,4-Bis-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)-hexandions-(2,5) und verwandter Verbindungen

Zusammenfassung Es wurden verschiedene Reaktionen zur Darstellung des mesoiden und racemoiden 3,4-Bis-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-hexandions-(2,5) untersucht. Als präparativ am besten geeignet wurde die Persulfatoxydation von p-Methoxyphenylaceton erkannt. Bei der Entmethylierung gaben die beiden isomeren 3,4-Bis-(p-methoxyphenyl)-hexandione-(2,5) durch gleichzeitige intramolekulare Wasserabspaltung ein und dasselbe Furanderivat, welches durch Addition von Maleinsäureanhydrid und anschließende Hydrierung näher charakterisiert wurde. Die Darstellung des eigentlich gesuchten 3,4-Bis-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)-hexandions-(2,5) gelang dann durch analoge Persulfatoxydation von p-Acetoxyphenylaceton und anschließende schonende Verseifung; die Behandlung dieser Verbindung mit starker Säure lieferte ebenfalls das bereits erwähnte Furanderivat.

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Several reactions for the preparation of meso and racemic 3,4-di(p-methoxyphenyl)-hexanedione-(2,5) have been investigated. The best preparative method was found to be the persulfate oxidation of p-methoxyphenylacetone. On demethylation dehydration takes place and both isomeric 3,4-di(p-methoxyphenyl)-hexanediones-(2,5) yield the same furan derivative, which was characterized by addition of maleic anhydride and subsequent hydrogenation. The synthesis of the desired 3,4-di(p-hydroxyphenyl)-hexanedione-(2,5) was achieved in an analogous way by persulfate oxidation of p-acetoxyphenylacetone, followed by careful saponification; treatment of this compound with strong acids likewise resulted in the formation of the abovementioned furan derivative.

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5. Mitt.: Mh. Chem.84, 629 (1953).

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Herrn Prof. Dr.E. Hayek zum 60. Geburtstag ergebenst gewidmet von den Verfassern.     

Alternativ-Liganden. XXV. Neue Chelatliganden des Typs Me2ESiMe2(CH2)2E′Me2 (E=P,As; E′=N,P, As)

Alternative Ligands. XXV. New Chelating Ligands of the Type Me₂ESiMe₂(CH₂)₂E′Me₂ (E=P, As; E′=N, P, As) Chelating ligands of the type Me₂EsiMe₂(CH₂)₂E′ Me₂, have been prepared by the following routes: Starting from Me₂Si(Vi)Cl, the compounds with E=N and E′ =N ( 1 ), P ( 2 ), As ( 3 ) are obtained in yields of 65 to 78% by aminolysis to yield Me₂NSiMe₂Vi, followed by the LiE′ Me₂ catalyzed addition of He′Me₂ to the vinyl group. The intermediates ClSiMe₂(CH₂)E′Me₂ [E′=N ( 4 ), P ( 5 ), As ( 6 )] are produced by the reactions of 1 to 3 with PhPCl₂. 5 and 6 can be prepared in a purer form by the photochemical addition of HPMe₂ and HAsMe₂, respectively, to the vinyl group of Me₂Si(Vo)Cl. 4 to 6 react with LiEMe₂, in situ prepared from n-BuLi and HEMe₂, to yield the ligands Me₂ESiMe₂(CH₂)₂E′Me₂ ( 7–12 ) (E=P, As; E′=N, P, As). The new compounds have been characterized by analytical and spectroscopic investigations (NMR, MS).     

Die Kristallstrukturen einer Serie von Verbindungen mit Kationen des Typs [R3PNH2]+, [R3PN(H)SiMe3]+ und [R3PN(SiMe3)2]+

Crystal Structures of a Series of Compounds with Cations of the Type [R₃PNH₂]⁺, [R₃PN(H)SiMe₃]⁺, and [R₃PN(SiMe₃)₂]⁺ The crystal structures of a series of compounds with cations of the type [R₃PNH₂]⁺, [R₃PN(H)SiMe₃]⁺, and [R₃PN(SiMe₃)₂]⁺, in which R represents various organic residues, are determined by means of X‐ray structure analyses at single crystals. The disilylated compounds [Me₃PN(SiMe₃)₂]⁺I^–, [Et₃PN(SiMe₃)₂]⁺I^–, and [Ph₃PN(SiMe₃)₂]⁺I₃^– are prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphaneimines R₃PNSiMe₃ with Me₃SiI. [Me₃PNH₂]Cl (1): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –71 °C: a = 686.6(1), b = 938.8(1), c = 1124.3(1) pm; β = 103.31(1)°; R = 0.0239. [Et₃PNH₂]Cl (2): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1272.0(2), b = 1147.2(2), c = 1302.0(3) pm; R = 0.0419. [Et₃PNH₂]I (3): Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 712.1(1), b = 1233.3(2), c = 1257.1(2) pm; R = 0.0576. [Et₃PNH₂]₂[B₁₀H₁₀] (4): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 809.3(1), b = 1703.6(1), c = 1800.1(1) pm; β = 96.34(1)°; R = 0.0533. [Ph₃PNH₂]ICl₂ (5): Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –60 °C: a = 825.3(3), b = 1086.4(3), c = 1241.2(4) pm; α = 114.12(2)°, β = 104.50(2)°, γ = 93.21(2)°; R = 0.0644. In the compounds 1–5 the cations are connected with their anions via hydrogen bonds of the NH₂ groups with 1–3 forming zigzag chains. [Me₃PN(H)SiMe₃][O₃S–CF₃] (6): Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 1777.1(1), b = 1173.6(1), c = 1611.4(1) pm; β = 115.389(6)°; R = 0.0332. [Et₃PN(H)SiMe₃]I (7): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 1360.2(1), b = 874.2(1), c = 1462.1(1) pm; β = 115.19(1)°; R = 0.066. In 6 and 7 the cations form ion pairs with their anions via NH … X hydrogen bonds. [Me₃PN(SiMe₃)₂]I (8): Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –60 °C: a = 1925.4(9), b = 1269.1(1), c = 1507.3(4); β = 111.79(3)°; R = 0.0581. [Et₃PN(SiMe₃)₂]I (9): Space group Pbcn, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 2554.0(2), b = 1322.3(1), c = 1165.3(2) pm; R = 0.037. [Ph₃PN(SiMe₃)₂]I₃ (10): Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 947.7(1), b = 1047.6(1), c = 1601.6(4) pm; β = 105.96(1)°; R = 0.0334. 8 to 10 are built up from separated ions.     

Kristallstrukturuntersuchungen an Verbindungen des Typs A3(M,Nb)8O21 (A  Tl,Ba; M  Fe,Ni)

Crystal Structure Investigations of Compounds with the A₃(M, Nb)₈O₂₁-Type (A ? Tl, Ba; M ? Fe, Ni) Tl₃Fe_0,5Nb_7,5O₂₁ (A), a hitherto unknown phase of the A₃(M, Nb)₈O₂₁-type, and Ba₃Fe₂Nb₆O₂₁ (B), Ba₃Ni_1.33Nb_6,66O₂₁ (C) were prepared and investigated by single crystal X-ray technique. ((A): a = 9.145(1), c = 11.942(1) Å; (B): a = 9.118(2), c = 11.870(1) Å; (C) a = 9.173(3), c = 11.923(1) Å, space group D? P6₃/mcm, Z = 2). There is a statistic occupation of the M-positions by Nb⁵⁺ and Fe³⁺ or Nb⁵⁺ and Ni²⁺, respectively. An other compound Ba₃Fe₂Ta₆O₂₁ is partially ordered in respect to Ta⁵⁺ and Fe³⁺. Calculations of the Coulomb-part of lattice energy are discussed.     

Lyotropic liquid-crystalline mesophases of [Zn(H2O)6](NO3)2-C12EO10-CTAB-H2O and [Zn(H2O)6](NO3)2-C12EO10-SDS-H2O systems

The mixture of two surfactants (C12EO10-CTAB and C12EO10-SDS) forms lyotropic liquid-crystalline (LLC) mesophases with [Zn(H2O)6](NO3)2 in the presence of a minimum concentration of 1.75 H2O per C12EO10. The metal ion/C12EO10 mole ratio can be increased up to 8.0, which is a record high metal ion density in an LLC mesophase. The metal ion concentration can be increased in the medium by increasing the CTAB/C12EO10 or SDS/C12EO10 mole ratio at the expense of the stability of the LLC mesophase. The structure and some thermal properties of the new mesophase have been investigated using XRD, POM, FTIR, and Raman techniques.     

Über Oxidhydroxide des vierwertigen Mangans mit Schichtengitter. 3. Mitteilung. Reduktion von Mangan(III)-manganat(IV) mit Zimtalkohol

Manganese(III) manganate(IV), one of the synthetic varieties of the birnessite group, is readily reduced in xylene suspension by cinnamyl alcohol. At moderate temperatures, including room temperature, γ-MnOOH (manganite) forms topotactically in extremely thin needles and is therefore easily overlooked in the X-ray examination. At higher temperatures further reduction occurs (Mn^III → Mn^II), and Mn₃O₄ (hausmannite) appears in comparatively large, equant cristallites which are less distinctly oriented. For comparison Na₄Mn₁₄O₂₇, 9H₂O, which has also been investigated, is much more stable than Mn₇O₁₃, 5H₂O. The same holds for finely divided synthetic varieties of the birnessite group precipitated from KMnO₄ solutions; by their behaviour they are related to Na₄Mn₁₄O₂₇, 9H₂O rather than to Mn₇O₁₃, 5 H₂O which is consistent with their substantial alkaline ion content. These results raise the question: is the so-called ‘todorokite’ a pure crystal species. According to present data ‘todorokite’ could be regarded as a transition product, i.e. as half decomposed buserite admixed with birnessite and substantial amounts of manganite.     

Zum chemischen Transport von Verbindungen des Typs LnTa7O19 (Ln = La?Nd) mit einer Bemerkung zur Strukturverfeinerung von NdTa7O19

Chemical Transport Reactions of Compounds LnTa₇O₁₉ (Ln = La? Nd) and Structure Refinement of NdTa₇O₁₉ Crystals of compounds LnTa₇O₁₉ (Ln ? Na? Nd) could be obtained by chemical transport reactions (T₂ → T₁; T₂ = 1100°C, T₁ = 1000°C) using chlorine (p(Cl₂; 298 K) = 1 atm) as transport agent. An increase of transport rate and an improvement of crystal growth was observed if small amounts of vanadium metal were added. Solid state reactions with mixtures of Ln₂O₃/Ta₂O₅ (1:7) in air (T ≈ 1400–1500°C), however, were not succesful because the resulting samples contained LnTa₇O₁₉ with other ternary phases as by-products. NdTa₇O₁₉ crystallizes in the well-known LaTa₇O₁₉-type structure with cell dimensions of a = 6.2229(3) Å, c = 19.939(2) Å and Z = 2. The crystal structure was refined in space groups P6 c2 (R = 3.35%, R_W = 2.67%) and P6₃/mcm (R = 4.75%, R_W = 3.88%). Taking aspects of structural chemistry, x-ray results and MAPLE calculations into account, however, the spacegroup P6 c2 should be preferred.