K2Br(OH) und Rb2Br(OH): Zwei neue ternäre Alkalimetallhalogenidhydroxide mit ausgeprägter Strukturverwandtschaft zu KOH bzw. RbOH

K₂Br(OH) and Rb₂Br(OH): Two New Ternary Alkali Metal Halide Hydroxides with a Pronounced Structural Relationship to KOH resp. RbOH Two isotypic compounds K₂Br(OH) and Rb₂Br(OH) were prepared in the systems KOH/KBr and RbOH/RbBr. Their structures were determined by single crystal X-ray methods: K₂Br(OH): P2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 6.724(1) Å, b = 4.272(4) Å, c = 8.442(2) Å, β = 108.14(2)°, Z(F_o) = 651 with (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(parameter) = 28, R/R_w = 0.041/0.047 Rb₂Br(OH): P2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 6.918(3) Å, b = 4.483(2) Å, c = 8.850(5) Å, β = 108.08(6)°, Z(F_o) = 326 mit (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(parameter) = 27, R/R_w = 0.074/0.082. The compounds are built up by chains of [M₂(OH)⁺] connected via Br^?. The structure of the chains as well as their orientation to one another show a pronounced relationship to the structures of the room temperature modifications of the isotypic binary hydroxides KOH and RbOH.     

Li2I(OH): Eine Verbindung mit eindimensional unendlich kantenverknüpften [Li4/2(OH)]+-Pyramiden

Li₂I(OH): A Compound with Onedimensional Infinite Edge Sharing [Li_4/2(OH)⁺] Pyramids The pseudobinary system LiOH/LiI was investigated by X-ray methods. Two compounds, Li₂I(OH) and Li₅I(OH)₄ exist. The structure of Li₂I(OH) was solved by single-crystal data. For Li₅I(OH)₄ lattice constants and space group symmetry are given: Li₂I(OH): Pnma, Z = 4, a = 10.339(4) Å, b = 5.567(1) Å, c = 6.643(2) Å, Z(F_o) mit (F_o)² ≧ 3σ(F_o)² = 439, Z (parameter) = 23, R/R_w = 0.030/0.040 Li₅I(OH)₄: Pmmn or P2₁mn(= Pmn2₁), Z = 2, a = 10.42 Å, b = 5.30 Å, c = 5.81 Å Li₂I(OH) crystallizes in a new type of structure. The motif of a distorted hexagonal close-packed arrangement of iodide ions is penetrated by chains of [Li_4/2(OH)⁺].     

Ungewöhnliche Koordinationspolyeder um Sauerstoff in Li4Cl(OH)3

Unusual Coordination Polyhedra around Oxygen in Li₄Cl(OH)₃ The pseudobinary system LiOH/LiCl was investigated by X-ray methods. Two compounds, Li₄Cl(OH)₃ and Li₂Cl(OH), were obtained. The crystal structure of Li₄Cl(OH)₃ solved by single-crystal methods is delt with. For Li₂Cl(OH) powder diffraction data are given: Li₄Cl(OH)₃: P2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 5.4096(8) Å, b = 7.382(2) Å, c = 6.2076(8) Å, β = 94.40(1)°, Z(F_o) with (F_o)² ≧ 3σ(F_o)² = 483, Z (parameter) = 50, R/R_w = 0.022/0.025 Li₂Cl(OH): Pmma, Z = 2, a = 7.680(8) Å, b = 4.001(7) Å, c = 3.899(6) Å The hydroxide rich compound crystallizes in a new type of structure which contains puckered layers [Li₄(OH)₃⁺] connected via chloride ions.     

Verbindungen in den Systemen Kalium(Rubidium)/Gold/Antimon: K3Au3Sb2, Rb3Au3Sb2 und K1,74Rb0,26RbAu3Sb2

Compounds in the Systems Potassium(Rubidium)/Gold/Antimony: K₃Au₃Sb₂, Rb₃Au₃Sb₂, and K_1,74Rb_0,26RbAu₃Sb₂ Brittle, silver coloured single crystals of K₃Au₃Sb₂, Rb₃Au₃Sb₂ and K_1,74Rb_0,26RbAu₃Sb₂ were obtainded by reaction of the alkali metal azides (KN₃, RbN₃) with gold and antimon powder at 550°C. The structures of the isotypic compounds (R3 m, Z = 3) were determined by X-ray single-crystal diffractometer data: K₃Au₃Sb₂, a = 6,198(2) Å, c = 21,520(5) Å, R/R_w (w = 1) = 0,046/0,058, Z(F) ? 3σ(F) = 175, Z(Var.) = 14; Rb₃Au₃Sb₂, a = 6,443(3), c = 21,69(2), R/R_w (w = 1) = 0,059/0,082, Z(F) ? 3σ(F₀²) = 258, Z(Var.) = 14; K_1,74Rb_0,26RbAu₃Sb₂, a = 6,288(2) Å, c = 21,617(5) Å, R/R_w (w = 1) = 0,049/0,069, Z(F) ? 3σ(F) = 390, Z(Var) = 14. The compounds crystallize with the K₃Cu₃P₂-structure type. The Au? Sb partial structures consist of [AuSb_2/3] layers with linear Sb? Au? Sb dumb-bells and SbAu₃ pyramids. The layers are separated by two crystallographically independent alkali metal atoms along [001].     

Zur Kenntnis von Na4Br(NH2)3: Ein Amidbromid im System NaNH2/NaBr

Na₄Br(NH₂)₃: An Amide Bromide in the System NaNH₂/NaBr The pseudobinary system NaNH₂/NaBr was investigated by X-ray methods. The crystal structure of Na₄Br(NH₂)₃ was solved by single crystal data: Pnnm, Z = 4, a = 6.579(2) Å, b = 12.755(4) Å, c = 8.776(2) Å Z(F_o) with (F_o)² ≥ 3σ = (F_o)² = 503, Z(parameter) = 39, R/R_w = 0.082/0.106. It is a new type of structure, built up by a three-dimensional network of [Na₄(NH₂)₃⁺] containing the bromide ions.     

Li2Br(NH2): Das erste ternäre Alkalimetallamidhalogenid

Li₂Br(NH₂): The First Ternary Alkali Metal Amide Halide The pseudobinary system LiNH₂/LiBr was investigated by X-ray methods. The crystal structure of the compound Li₂Br(NH₂) was solved by single crystal data: Li₂Br(NH₂): Pnma, Z = 8, a = 12.484(2) Å, b = 7.959(1) Å, c = 6.385(1) Å, Z(F_o) with (F_o)² ≧ 3σ(F_o)² = 348, Z (parameter) = 51, R/R_w = 0.019/0.021 Li₂Br(NH₂) crystallizes in a new type of structure. To one another isolated chains of [Li₂Li_4/2(NH₂)₂²⁺] show the motif of closest rod packing. They are connected via bromide ions in a distorted cubic primitive arrangement.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Sr2Zn(OH)6 und Ba2Zn(OH)6

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Sr₂Zn(OH)₆ and Ba₂Zn(OH)₆ Crystallization from supersaturated sodium hydroxozincate solutions by adding solutions of alkali earth metal hydroxides yields crystals of Sr₂Zn(OH)₆ and Ba₂Zn(OH)₆. The X-ray structure determination on these crystals was successful including all hydrogen positions: Sr₂Zn(OH)₆: P2₁/n, Z = 2, a = 5.794(1) Å, b = 6.160(1) Å, c = 8.141(1) Å, b = 91.23(1)°, N(F ³° 2σ F) = 1127, N(Var.) = 53, R₁/wR₂ = 0.047/0.081Ba₂Zn(OH)₆: P2₁/n, Z = 2, a = 6.043(1) Å, b = 6.336(1) Å, c = 8.451(2) Å, b = 91.23(2)°, N(F ° 2σ F) = 1669, N(Var.) = 54, R₁/wR₂ = 0.029/0.067. Sr₂Zn(OH)₆ and Ba₂Zn(OH)₆ crystallize isotypic in a distorted Li₂O structure type. Sr²⁺ resp. Ba²⁺ form a cubic primitive arrangement. Distorted octahedra of OH^– around Zn²⁺ fill therein alternating cubic gaps in an ordered way.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Mangan(II)‐ und Zinkamid,Mn(NH2)2 und Zn(NH2)2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Manganese(II) and Zinc Amides, Mn(NH₂)₂ and Zn(NH₂)₂ Metal powders of manganese resp. zinc react with supercritical ammonia in autoclaves in the presence of a mineralizer Na₂Mn(NH₂)₄ resp. Na₂Zn(NH₂)₄_.0.5NH₃ to well crystallized ruby‐red Mn(NH₂)₂ (p(NH₃) = 100 bar, T = 130°C, 10 d) resp. colourless Zn(NH₂)₂ (p(NH₃) = 3.8 kbar, T = 250°C, 60 d). The structures including all H‐positions were solved by x‐ray single crystal data: Mn(NH₂)₂: I4₁/acd, Z = 32, a = 10.185(6) Å, c = 20.349(7) Å, N(F_o) with F > 3σ (F) = 313, N(parameter) = 45, R/R_w = 0.038/0.043. Zn(NH₂)₂: I4₁/acd, Z = 32, a = 9.973(3) Å, c = 19.644(5) Å, N(F_o) with F > 3σ (F) = 489, N(parameter) = 45, R/R_w = 0.038/0.043. Both compounds crystallize isotypic with Mg(NH₂)₂ [1] resp. Be(NH₂)₂ [2]. Nitrogen of the amide ions is distorted cubic close packed. One quarter of tetrahedral voids is occupied by Mn²⁺‐ resp. Zn²⁺‐ions in such an ordered way that units M₄(NH₂)₆(NH₂)_4/2 occur. The H‐atoms of the anions have such an orientation that the distance to neighboured cations is optimum.     

Kristallstrukturen und Wasserstoffbrückenbindungen bei β-Be(OH)2 und ϵ-Zn(OH)2

Crystal Structures and Hydrogen Bonding for β-Be(OH)₂ and ϵ-Zn(OH)₂ Crystals of β-Be(OH)₂ sufficient for x-ray structure determination were grown from a saturated hot solution of freshly prepared Be(OH)₂ in NaOH by slowly cooling down and in the case of ϵ-Zn(OH)₂ by electrochemical oxidation of zinc in a NaOH/NH₃ solution. The structures of the isotypic compounds were determined including the H-positions: β-Be(OH)₂: P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, a = 4.530(2) Å, b = 4.621(2) Å, c = 7.048(2) Å N(F > 3σ F) = 432, N(parameters) = 36, R/R_w = 0.044/0.052 ϵ-Zn(OH)₂: P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, a = 4.905(3) Å, b = 5.143(4) Å, c = 8.473(2) Å N(F > 3σ F) = 1107, N(parameters) = 36, R/R_w = 0.025/0.027For neutron diffraction experiments microcrystalline β-Be(OD)₂ was prepared. With time-of-flight data the D positions were determined giving d(O–D) = 0.954(4) Å. The structures are closely related to that of β-cristobalite: As in SiO₂ a quarter of tetrahedral interstices in a distorted cubic close packed arrangement of O is regularily occupied by the metal atoms. The filled O tetrahedra are twisted against one another in such a way, that O–H…O–H hydrogen bonds are favoured which are surprisingly stronger in the zinc than in the beryllium compound.     

Goldreiche Auride mit Caesium: Cs1,34Rb0,66RbAu7 und Cs1,60Rb0,40RbAu7

Gold-rich Aurides with Caesium: Cs_1.34Rb_0.66RbAu₇ and Cs_1.60Rb_0.40RbAu₇ Cs_1,60Rb_0,40RbAu₇, Raumgruppe Cmmm, Z = 2, a = 5,677(1) Å, b = 13,273(3) Å, c = 7,288(1) Å, R1/wR2 = 0,0392/0,0892, Z(F) ≥ 2σ(F) = 700 and Z(Var.) = 23. Silver coloured, brittle single crystals of Cs_1.34Rb_0.66RbAu₇ and Cs_1.60Rb_0.40RbAu₇ were obtained by the reaction of CsN₃, RbN₃ and gold sponge at 903 K. The structures were determined from X-ray single-crystal diffractometry data: Cs_1.34Rb_0.66RbAu₇, space group Cmmm, Z = 2, a = 5.657(1) Å, b = 13.265(4) Å, c = 7.281(2) Å, R1/wR2 = 0.0373/0,0628, N(F) ≥ 2σ(F) = 818 and N(var.) = 23.     

Zur Kristallstruktur von SrZn(OH)4 · H2O

Crystal Structure of SrZn(OH)₄ · H₂O Colorless crystals of SrZn(OH)₄ · H₂O are obtained by electrochemical oxidation of Zn in a zinc/iron pair in an aqueous ammonia solution saturated with strontium hydroxide. The X-ray crystal structure determination was now successful including all hydrogen positions: P1 , Z = 2, a = 6.244(1) Å, b = 6.3000(8) Å, c = 7.701(1) Å, α = 90.59(1)°, β = 112.56(2)°, γ = 108.66(2)°, N(F ≥ 3σF) = 1967, N(Var.) = 84, R/R_w = 0.020/0.024. In SrZn(OH)₄ · H₂O Zn²⁺ is tetrahedrally coordinated by four OH^? -ions while Sr²⁺ has 6 OH^? and one H₂O as neighbours. The polyhedra around Sr²⁺ are connected to chains which are linked three-dimensionally by isolated tetrahedra [Zn(OH)₄]. Hydrogen bonds between H₂O as donor and OH^? are characterized by raman spectroscopy.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and IR Investigations of [(NH3)5V?O?V(NH3)5]I4 · NH3 and [(NH3)5Ti?O?Ti(NH3)5]I4 · NH3

The reaction of VI₂ or TiI₃, respectively, with ammonia in the presence of traces of water or oxygen, respectively, leads to [(NH₃)₅M? O? M(NH₃)₅]I₄ · NH₃ with M = V, Ti. Their structures were solved by X-ray single crystal data: Pbca (No. 61), Z = 4, M = V: a = 12.482(4) Å, b = 14.819(6) Å, c = 13.286(5) Å, N(F ? 3σF) = 983, N(variables) = 88, R/R_w = 0.053/0.063, M = Ti: a = 12.628(4) Å, b = 14.970(4) Å, c = 13.359(3) Å, N(F ? 3σF) = 1188, N(variables) = 88, R/R_w = 0.043/0.047. The structures consist of corner sharing octahedra double units [(NH₃)₅M? O? M(NH₃)₅]⁴⁺ with eclipsed conformation which are stacked together according to the motif of a distorted cubic face centered arrangement for the bridging oxygen atoms. IR spectroscopic investigations of the undeuterated vanadium compound and of 5% deuterated samples hint to N? H … I hydrogen bridge bonds and to remarkable π-bonding between the transition metal and the bridging oxygen atoms.     

Darstellung und Strukturbestimmung zweier Salze der Trimetaphosphimsäure,K3(PO2NH)3 und Rb3(PO2NH)3

Synthesis and Structure Determination of Two Salts of the Trimetaphosphimic Acid, K₃(PO₂NH)₃ and Rb₃(PO₂NH)₃ The reaction between P₃N₅ and the corresponding alkalimetal hydroxide monohydrate under ammonothermal conditions (6 kbar, 450 °C after 10 d) in autoclaves leads to the salts of the trimetaphosphimic acid K₃(PO₂NH)₃ resp. Rb₃(PO₂NH)₃. The structure of K₃(PO₂NH)₃ was solved by single crystals X-ray methods. The isotypic structure of Rb₃(PO₂NH)₃ was solved by X-ray powder diffraction methods. K₃(PO₂NH)₃: R3 (No. 148), a = 12.615(3) Å, c = 10.224(2) Å, Z = 6, R₁/wR₂ = 0.0276/0.0726, N(F > 2σ(F)) = 769, N(Var.) = 51.Rb₃(PO₂NH)₃: R3 (No. 148), a = 12.9971(5) Å, c = 10.5485(5), Z = 6, R_Bragg(F) = 0.0626, 289 reflections. K₃(PO₂NH)₃ and Rb₃(PO₂NH)₃ contain six-membered rings P₃N₃ substituted by oxygen which are connected to double molecules by N–H … O bridge bonds. These twinmolecules are stacked in columns which form the motive of close packed rods. K⁺ resp. Rb⁺ are between these columns. They are coordinated by 6 O which belong to 5 different rings.     

Synthese und Struktur eines Caesium-tetraimidophosphat-diamids,Cs5[P(NH)4](NH2)2 = Cs3[P(NH)4] · 2 CsNH2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Cesium-tetraimidophosphate-diamide, Cs₅[P(NH)₄](NH₂)₂ = Cs₃[P(NH)₄] · 2 CsNH₂ Well crystallized Cesium-tetraimidophosphate-diamide is obtained by the reaction of CsNH₂ with P₃N₅ in autoclaves at 673 K within three days. X-ray single crystal investigations led to the following data

• Ccca, Z = 4, a = 8.192(5) Å, b = 20.472(5) Å,
• c = 8.252(3) Å
• Z(F) ≥3σ(F) = 916, Z(Var.) = 32, R/R_w=1 = 0.017/0.021

The compound contains the hitherto unknown anion [P(NH)₄]^3?.     

Cs5[Na{W4N10}]: The first framework nitridotungstate(VI)

Cs₅[Na{W₄N₁₀}] was prepared from a mixture of NaNH₂, CsNH₂ and tungsten powder (molar ration 1 : 10 : 4) at 700°C in autoclaves. After the reaction is finished the nitride is embedded in an alkali metal matrix. Dark red crystals were isolated by washing out the alkali metal with liquid ammonia at room temperature. The structure of Cs₅[Na{W₄N₁₀}] was solved by X-ray single crystal data: I4₁ (No. 80), Z = 4, a = 13.926(3) Å, c = 8.723(3) Å, Z(F) ≥ 3σ(F) = 1535, Z(Variables) = 63, R/R_w = 0.040/0.052. The compound is highly sensitive against moisture giving oxotungstates and ammonia. It contains a framework of tetrahedra [WNN_3/2^1.5?]. Sodium shares four terminal nitrogen ligands. Including sodium a distorted, β-cristobalite type arrangement [Na{W₄N₁₀}^5?] results. It contains caesium in all interstices formed by twelve nitrogen ligands in so-called Friauf polyhedra.     

Tetraammin-Lithium-Kationen zur Stabilisierung phenylsubstituierter Zintl-Anionen: Die Verbindung [Li(NH3)4]2[Sn2Ph4]

Tetraammine Lithium Cations Stabilizing Phenylsubstituted Zintl-Anions: The Compound [Li(NH₃)₄]₂[Sn₂Ph₄] Ruby-red, brittle single crystals of [Li(NH₃)₄]₂[Sn₂Ph₄] were synthesized by the reaction of diphenyltin dichloride and metallic lithium in liquid ammonia at ?35°C. The structure was determined from X-ray singlecrystal diffractometer data: Space group, P1 , Z = 1, a = 9.462(2) Å, b = 9.727(2) Å, c = 11.232(2) Å, α = 66.22(3)°, β = 85.78(3)°, γ = 61.83(3)°, R₁ (F ? 4σF) = 5.13%, wR₂ (F₀² ? 4σF) = 10.5%, N(F ? 4σF) = 779, N(Var.) = 163. The compound contains to Sb₂Ph₄ isosteric centres [Sn₂Ph₄]^2? as anions which are connected to rods by lithium cations in distorted tetrahedral coordination by ammonia. These rods are arranged parallel to one another in the b,c-plane, but stacked along [100].     

Zur Kristallstruktur von CaZn2(OH)6 · 2 H2O

Crystal Structure of CaZn₂(OH)₆ · 2 H₂O The electrochemical oxidation of zinc in a zinc/iron-pair leads in an aqueous NH₃ solution of calciumhydroxide at room temperature to colourless crystals of CaZn₂(OH)₆ · 2 H₂O. The X-ray structure determination was now successful including all hydrogen positions. P2₁/c, Z = 2, a = 6.372(1) Å, b = 10.940(2) Å, c = 5.749(2) Å, β = 101.94(2)° N(F ≥ 3σF) = 809, N(Var.) = 69, R/R_W = 0.011/0.012 The compound CaZn₂(OH)₆ · 2H₂O contains Zn²⁺ in tetrahedral coordination by OH^? and Ca²⁺ in octahedral coordination by four OH^? and two H₂O. The tetrahedra around Zn²⁺ form corner sharing chains, three-dimensionally linked by isolated polyhedra around Ca²⁺. Weak hydrogen bridge bonds result between H₂O as donor and OH^?.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Cluster Compounds A2[(W6Br)Br] with A = K,Rb, Cs

K₂W₆Br₁₄ ( I ), Rb₂W₆Br₁₄ ( II ), and Cs₂W₆Br₁₄ ( III ) were formed by reactions of W₆Br₁₂ with the corresponding alkali metal bromides in evacuated silica tubes with a temperature gradient of 925 K/915 K. ( I ) crystallizes in the cubic space group Pn3 (no. 201), a = 13.808 Å, Z = 4, cP88. ( II ) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (no. 15), a = 20.301 Å, b = 15.396 Å, c = 9.720 Å, β = 115.69°, Z = 4, mC88. ( III ) crystallizes in the trigonal space group P31c (no. 163), a = 10.180 Å, c = 15.125 Å, Z = 2, hP44. The crystal structures are composed of the isolated [(W₆Br)Br]^2– cluster anions and the alkali metal cations (d(W–W) = 2.635(2) Å, d(W–Brⁱ) = 2.624(4) Å, d(W–Br^a) = 2.595(4) Å). The shape of the anions is influenced by the crystal field symmetry, but the mean bond lengths are not changed by the cation size. The packing of the cluster anions corresponds to ccp pattern in ( I ) and hcp pattern in ( II ) and ( III ), respectively. The alkali metal cations in the octahedral holes are coordinated only by the Br^a ligands while those in the tetrahedral and trigonal-bipyramidal cavities are surrounded by Br^a and Brⁱ ligands. The details will be discussed and compared with other structures.     

Synthese und Strukturuntersuchungen von Iodocupraten(I). IX. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von Cs3Cu2I5 und RbCu2I3

Syntheses and Structure Analyses of Iodocuprates (I). IX. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Cs₃Cu₂I₅ and RbCu₂I₃ Cs₃Cu₂I₅ and Rb[Cu₂I₃] were prepared by the reaction of CsI or RbI with CuI in solution (acetonitrile or acetone) or by solid state reaction. The crystal structure analysis of Cs₃Cu₂I₅ (orthorhombic, Pbnm, a = 1438.6(6), b = 1014.7(5), c = 1167.5(5) pm, Z = 4) shows, that the compound contains dinuclear anions Cu₂I₅^3? in which the I atoms are arranged to trigonal bipyramids; one Cu^I occupies one of the two I tetrahedral holes, the other a trigonal site of the neighbouring tetrahedron. Rb[Cu₂I₃] (orthorhombic, Cmcm, a = 1070.6(7), b = 1338.3(8), c = 572.8(3) pm, Z = 4) is built up by CuI₄ double chains; the compound is isomorphic with Cs[Cu₂I₃].     

Neue Fluropalladate(II)

New Fluoropalladates(II) Single crystal investigations on \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ \begin{array}{*{20}c} {[6][4]} \\ {{\rm CsPdPdF}_{\rm 5} } \\ \end{array} $\end{document} (orange brown) demonstrate the close structural relationship to the CsAgFeF₆ – and CsNiNiF₆-type, respectively. One half of the Pd²⁺ ions is surrounded octahedrally, whereas the other half, because of the “absence” of one F^?, is coordinated planar quadratically. CsPd₂F₅ crystallizes orthorhombic (Imma – D, No. 74; Z = 4) with a = 6.53₃, b = 7.86₂, c = 10.79 Å (four circle diffractometer data). From Guinier data are isotypic CsMgPdF₅ (yellow, a = 6.603(2), b = 7.415(2), c = 10.548(3) Å), CsZnPdF₅ (beige, a = 6.576(1), b = 7,483(2), c = 10.645(2) Å), CsNiPdF₅ (yellow, a = 6.499(1), b = 7.504(2), c = 10.575(3) Å) and CsCoPdF₅ (brown, a = 6.527(1), b = 7.553(1), c = 10.659(2) Å). Besides of CsPd₂F₅ there exist compounds of the composition Me₃PdF₅ on the alkali-rich side of the system MeF/PdF₂. Single crystal investigations for Rb₃PdF₃ (yellow, P4/mbm–D, No. 127; Z = 2) led to a = 7.46₇, c = 6.49₇ Å (four circle diffractometer data). Isotypic are (single crystal data) Cs₃PdF₅ (yellow, a = 7.84₈, c = 6.68₈ Å) and Rb₂CsPdF₅ (yellow, ordered distribution of the alkali ions, a = 7.57₅, c = 6.44₅ Å).