Synthese und Struktur von Hydrogensulfaten des Typs M(HSO4)(H2SO4) (M = Rb,Cs und NH4)

Synthesis and Structure of Hydrogen Sulfates of the Type M(HSO₄)(H₂SO₄) (M = Rb, Cs and NH₄) From the binary systems M₂SO₄/H₂SO₄ (M = Rb, Cs, NH₄), three new hydrogen sulfates of the type M(HSO₄)(H₂SO₄) could be synthesized and structural characterized. The rubidium and caesium compounds are isotypic whereas NH₄(HSO₄)(H₂SO₄) is topologically very similar to both. All three compounds crystallize with nearly identical cell parameters [Rb: a = 7.382(1), b = 12.440(2), c = 7.861(2), β = 93.03(3); Cs: a = 7.604(1), b = 12.689(2), c = 8.092(2), β = 92.44(3); NH₄: a = 7.521(3), b = 12.541(5), c = 7.749(3), β = 92.74(3)], in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c, There exist two kinds of SO₄-tetrahedra: HSO₄^? anions (S1) and H₂SO₄-molecules (S2). The HSO₄^? anions form hydrogen bridged zigzag chains. In the case of the Rb and Cs compounds, the H₂SO₄ molecules connect these chains forming double layers. The metal atoms are coordinated by 9 O-atoms with M? O-distances of 2.97 – 3.39 Å (Rb) and 3.13 – 3.51 Å (Cs). In the ammonium compound additional hydrogen bonds are formed originating from the NH₄⁺ cation. This finally leads to the formation of S2? NH₄⁺ chains (parallel to the S1 chains) as well as to a three-dimensional connection of both kinds of chains.     

Ternäre Halogenide vom Typ A3MX6. I A3YCl6 (A = K,NH4, Rb,Cs): Synthese,Strukturen, Thermisches Verhalten. Über einige analoge Chloride der Lanthanide

Ternary Halides of the A₃MX₆ Type I. A₃YCI₆ (A = K, NH₄, Rb, Cs): Synthesis, Structures, Thermal Behaviour. Some Analogous Chlorides of the Lanthanides Reaction of the trichlorides MCl₃ (M = Y, Tb? Lu) with alkali chlorides AC1 (A = K, Rb, Cs) in evacuated silica ampoules at 850?900°C yields A₃MCl₆-type chlorides. (NH₄)₃YCl₆ is obtained via the ammonium-chloride route. The crystal structure of Rb₃YCl₆ (monoclinic, C2/c (no. 15), Z = 8, a = 2583(1)pm, b = 788.9(4)pm, c = 1283.9(7)pm, p = 99.63(4)°, R = 0.062, R_w = 0.050) is that of Cs₃BiCl₆. The Rb₃YCl₆/Cs₃BiCl₆ structure and the closely related structures of K₃MoCl₆ and In₂CI₃ are derived from the elpasolite-type of structure (K₂NaAlF₆) making use of the model of closest-packed layer structures. Cell parameters for the chlorides Rb₃MCl₆ (M = Y, Tb? Lu) and Cs₃YCl₆ and Cs₃ErCl₆ as well, which are all isostructural with Rb₃YCl₆, are given. The “system” (K, NH₄, Rb, Cs)YCl₆ has been investigated by DTA and high-temperature X-ray powder diffractometry.     

Zintl‐Verbindungen mit Gold und Germanium: M3AuGe4 mit M = K,Rb und Cs

Zintl‐Compounds with Gold and Germanium: M₃AuGe₄ with M = K, Rb, Cs Black, brittle single crystals of M₃AuGe₄ with M = K, Rb, Cs were synthesized by reactions of alkali metal azides (MN₃) with gold sponge and germanium powder at T = 1120 K. The structures of the compounds (space group Pmmn, Z = 2, K₃AuGe₄: a = 6.655(1)Å, b = 11.911(2)Å, c = 6.081(1)Å; Rb₃AuGe₄: a = 6.894(1)Å, b = 12.421(1)Å, c = 6.107(1)Å; Cs₃AuGe₄: a = 7.179(1)Å, b = 12.993(2)Å, c = 6.112(2)Å) were determined from X‐ray single‐crystal diffractometry data. The semiconducting compounds contain equation/tex2gif-stack-2.gif[AuGe₄]‐chains with P₄‐analogous Ge₄‐tetrahedra which are connected by μ₂‐bridging gold atoms in a distorted tetrahedral Ge‐coordination.     

Alkalimetall‐Oxoantimonate: Synthesen,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren von ASbO2 (A = K,Rb), A4Sb2O5 (A = K,Rb, Cs) und Cs3SbO4

Alkaline Metal Oxoantimonates: Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectroscopy of ASbO₂ (A = K, Rb), A₄Sb₂O₅ (A = K, Rb, Cs), and Cs₃SbO₄ The compounds ASbO₂ (A = K/Rb; monoclinic, C2/c, a = 785.4(3)/799.6(1) pm, b = 822.1(4)/886.32(7) pm, c = 558.7(3)/559.32(5) pm, β = 124.9(1)/123.37(6)°, Z = 4) are isotypic with CsSbO₂ and the corresponding bismutates. The structures of the antimonates A₄Sb₂O₅ (A = K/Rb: orthorhombic, Cmcm, a = 394.9(1)/407.34(7) pm, b = 1807.4(1)/1893.5(1) pm, c = 636.34(9)/655.60(8) pm, Z = 2) and Cs₄Sb₂O₅ (monoclinic, Cm, a = 1059.81(7) pm, b = 692.68(8) pm, c = 811.5(1) pm, β = 98.7(1)°, Z = 2) both contain the anion [O₂SbOSbO₂]^4–. Cs₃SbO₄ (orthorhombic, Pnma, a = 1296.1(1) pm, b = 919.24(8) pm, c = 679.95(6) pm, Z = 4) crystallizes with the K₃NO₄ structure type.     

[Ag(NH3)2]ClO4: Kristallstrukturen,Phasenumwandlung, Schwingungsspektren

[Ag(NH₃)₂]ClO₄: Crystal Structures, Phase Transition, and Vibrational Spectra [Ag(NH₃)₂](ClO₄) is obtained from a solution of AgClO₄ in conc. ammonia as colourless single crystals (orthorhombic, Pnmn, Z = 4, a = 795.2(1) pm, b = 617.7(1) pm, c = 1298.2(2) pm, R_all = 0.0494). The structure consists of linearly coordinated cations, [Ag(NH₃)₂]⁺, stacked in a staggered conformation and of tetrahedral (ClO₄)^‐ anions. A first order phase transition was observed between 210 and 200 K and the crystal structure of the low‐temperature modification (monoclinic, P2/m, Z = 4, a = 789.9(5) pm, b = 604.1(5) pm, c = 1290.4(5) pm, β = 97.436(5)°, at 170 K, R_all = 0.0636) has also been solved. Spectroscopic investigations (IR/Raman) have been carried out and the assignment of the spectra is discussed.     

Aufbau und Abbau von (NH4)[BF4] und H3N‐BF3

Production and Decomposition of (NH₄)[BF₄] and H₃N‐BF₃ (NH₄)[BF₄] is produced as single crystals during the reaction of elemental boron and NH₄HF₂ (B : NH₄HF₂ = 1 : 2) and NH₄F (B : NH₄F = 1 : 4), respectively, in sealed copper ampoules at 300 °C. The crystal structure (baryte type, orthorhombic, Pnma, Z = 4) was redetermined at ambient temperature (a = 909.73(18), b = 569.77(10), c = 729.47(11) pm, R_all = 0.0361) and at 140 K (a = 887.3(2), b = 574.59(12), c = 717.10(12) pm, R_all = 0.0321). Isolated (NH₄)⁺ and [BF₄]^— tetrahedra are the important building units. The thermal behaviour of (NH₄)[BF₄] was investigated under inert (Ar, N₂) and reactive conditions (NH₃) with the aid of DTA/TG and DSC measurements and with in‐situ X‐ray powder diffraction as well. Finally, (NH₄)[BF₄] is decomposed yielding NH₃ and BF₃, BN is not produced under the current conditions. Colourless single crystals of H₃N‐BF₃ were prepared directly from the components NH₃ and BF₃. The crystal structure was determined anew at 293 and 170 K (orthorhombic, Pbca, Z = 8, a = 815.12(10), b = 805.91(14), c = 929.03(12) pm, R_all = 0.0367; a = 807.26(13), b = 800.48(10), c = 924.31(11) pm, R_all = 0.0292, T = 170 K). The crystal structure contains isolated molecules H₃N‐BF₃ in staggered conformation with a B‐N distance of 158 pm. The thermal behaviour of H₃N‐BF₃ was studied likewise.     

Komplexe einwertiger Dibenzo‐18‐Krone‐6‐Kationen mit Triiodid als Anionen

Complexes of Monovalent Dibenzo‐18‐crown‐6 Cations with Triiodide as Anions The new polyiodides [NH₄(db18c6)]₂(I₃)₂ ( 1 ), [NH₄(db18c6)](db18c6)I₃ ( 2 ), [Na_1/2(db18c6)H₂O]₂I₃ ( 3 ), [Rb(db18c6)]I₃ ( 4 ), [Rb(db18c6)]₂(I₃)₂ ( 5 ), [Cs(db18c6)]I₃ ( 6 ), and [Cs₂(db18c6)₃][Cs(db18c6)_3/2](I₃)₃ ( 7 ) were obtained from reactions of dibenzo‐18‐crown‐6 (db18c6) and iodine with NH₄I, NaI, RbI, and CsI. Their crystal structures were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. ( 1 ) M = NH₄, ( 5 ) M = Rb: monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 1409,67(8), b = 2211,63(14), c = 1627,16(10) pm, β = 101,030(5)°, Z = 4 (crystal data for M = NH₄); ( 2 ): monoclinic, Pn, a = 1345,26(14), b = 773,82(4), c = 2095,10(20) pm, β = 94,439(8)°, Z = 2; ( 3 ): orthorhombic, Pnaa, a = 931,59(13), b = 2213,3(5), c = 2223,9(4) pm, Z = 4; ( 4 ): monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 999,50(6), b = 1711,33(10), c = 1517,45(9) pm, β = 99,021(5)°, Z = 4; ( 6 ): triclinic, , a = 705,16(9), b = 1137,93(14), c = 1678,90(20) pm, α = 73,719(10), β = 79,782(10), γ = 83,669(10)°, Z = 2; ( 7 ): triclinic, , a = 1519,25(6), b = 1702,49(7), c = 2136,41(9) pm, α = 102,641(3), β = 101,989(3), γ = 91,911(3)°, Z = 2. 1 : 1 cations centered by M, [M(db18c6)]⁺, are found in the structures of ( 1 – 6 ). In contrast, the triple decker cation found in ( 7 ) is less common. The crystal structures are completed by mostly asymmetrically linear I₃^? anions.     

A New Type of Divalent Europium Compound MEuPO4 (M = K,Rb, Cs), its Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Properties

Phosphates MEuPO₄ with M = K, Rb, and Cs were synthesized by the reduction of EuPO₄ with alkali metal vapour under 1 Pa of argon pressure at 260–530°C in sealed tantalum or niobium lined glass tubes. All the compounds belong to the β-K₂SO₄ orthorhombic structure with a = 7.359(3), b = 9.630(4), c = 5.569(2) Å, V = 394.7(2) ų for KEuPO₄, a = 7.462(3), b = 9.797(3), c = 5.649(2) Å, V = 413.0(2) ų for RbEuPO₄ and a = 7.889(2), b = 10.099(2), c = 5.820(4) Å, V = 463.6(2) ų for CsEuPO₄. Samples are stable and not hygroscopic in air at room temperature but hydrolyse to Eu₅(PO₄)₃OH, hexagonal, a = 9.764(2), c = 7.262(2) Å, on heating in water and decompose to Eu₃(PO₄)₂, hexagonal, a = 5.393(1), c = 19.838(3) Å, under argon at ca. 600°C. All the five compounds are paramagnetic.     

Zintl-Verbindungen mit Gold: M3AuSn4 mit M = K,Rb, Cs und M3AuPb4 mit M = Rb,Cs

Zintl-Compounds with Gold: M₃AuSn₄ with M = K, Rb, Cs and M₃AuPb₄ with M = Rb, Cs Silver coloured, brittle single crystals of the compounds M₃AuSn₄ with M = K, Rb, Cs and M₃AuPb₄ with M = Rb, Cs were synthesized by reactions of alkali metal azides (MN₃) with gold sponge and tin (lead) powder at T = 923 K. The structures of the isotypic compounds (space group Pmmn, Z = 2) were determined from X-ray single-crystal diffractometry data (see ‘‘Inhaltsübersicht”︁”︁). The Zintl-compounds M₃AuE(14)₄ with E(14) = Sn, Pb contain [AuE(14)₄]-chains with P₄-analogous E(14)₄-tetrahedra which are connected by μ₂-bridging gold atoms.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von NH4[Si(NH3)F5] und [Si(NH3)2F4]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of NH₄[Si(NH₃)F₅] and [Si(NH₃)₂F₄] Single crystals of NH₄[Si(NH₃)F₅] and [Si(NH₃)₂F₄] are obtained by reaction of silicon powder with NH₄HF₂ in sealed Monel ampoules at 400°C. NH₄[Si(NH₃)F₅] crystallizes with the tetragonal space group P4/n (no. 85) with a = 614.91(7) pm, c = 721.01(8) pm, Z = 2. Characteristic for the structure is the anionic octahedron [Si(NH₃)F₅]^?. Si(NH₃)₂F₄ crystallizes with the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (no. 14) with a = 506.9(1) pm, b = 728.0(1) pm, c = 675.9(1), β = 93,21(2)°, Z = 2. Trans-[Si(NH₃)₂F₄] molecules are characteristic for this structure.     

Kristallstrukturbestimmungen an Cs2NaCr(CN)6 und weiteren Verbindungen A2BM(CN)6 (A = Rb,Cs; B = Na,K, Rb,NH4; M = Cr,Mn, Fe,Co): Oktaederkippung und Toleranzfaktor von Cyanokryolithen

Crystal Structure Determinations of Cs₂NaCr(CN)₆ and further Compounds A₂BM(CN)₆ (A = Rb, Cs; B = Na, K, Rb, NH₄; M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co): Tilting of Octahedra and Tolerance Factor of Cyano Cryolites The crystal structures of Cs₂NaCr(CN)₆ (space group P2₁/n, Z = 2; a = 763.2(1), b = 789.8(1), c = 1102.4(1) pm, β = 90.09(1)°) and of 9 isostructural cyano cryolites A₂BM(CN)₆ of the elements M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co were determined by X‐rays at single crystals. The results, including data from the literature, were studied with respect to the interdependence of radii resp. bond lengths and cyano bridge angles M–CN–B resp. tilting of [M(CN)₆] and [BN₆] octahedra: The average tilt angles κ of the latter are within the range 13° ≤ κ ≤ 23° and increase linearly if the modified tolerance factor t (of range 0,87 ≥ t ≥ 0,78) decreases.     

Biological Properties of Antimony(III) Fluoride Complexes

Result of a study of how antimony trifluoride and fluoride complexes MSb₂F₇ (M = K, Rb, Cs, Tl, NH₄), MSbF₄ (M = Na, K, Rb, Cs, NH₄), and M₂SbF₅ (M = Na, K, Rb, Cs, Tl, NH₄) affect the growth of associations of marine bacteria and vital activity of marine alga Ulva Fenestrata are presented. The possible ways of using Sb(III) fluoride compounds are discussed.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von (NH4)2[V(NH3)Cl5]. Die Kristallchemie der Salze (NH4)2[V(NH3)Cl5], [Rh(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 und M2VXCl5 mit M = K,NH4, Rb,Cs und X = Cl,O

Preparation and Crystal Structure of (NH₄)₂[V(NH₃)Cl₅]. The Crystal Chemistry of the Compounds (NH₄)₂[V(NH₃)Cl₅], [Rh(NH₃)₅Cl]Cl₂, and M₂VXCl₅ with M = K, NH₄, Rb, Cs and X ? Cl, O (NH₄)₂[V(NH₃)Cl₅] crystallizes like [Rh(NH₃)₅Cl]Cl₂ in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with Z = 4. The compounds are built up by isolated NH₄⁺ or Cl^? and complex MX₅Y ions. The following distances have been observed: V? N: 213.8, V? Cl: 235.8–239.1, Rh? N: 207.1–208.5, Rh? Cl: 235.5 pm. Both structures differ from the K₂PtCl₆ type mainly in the ordering of the MX₅Y polyhedra. The compounds M₂VCl₆ and M₂VOCl₅ with M = K, NH₄, Rb, and Cs crystallize with exception of the orthorhombic K₂VOCl₅ in the K₂PtCl₆ type. The ordering of the MX₅Y polyhedra in the compounds (NH₄)₂[V(NH₃)Cl₅], [Rh(NH₃)₅Cl]Cl₂ and K₂VOCl₅ enables a closer packing.     

Darstellung und Eigenschaften der Alkali-hexajodatogermanate (IV), M2[Ge(JO3)6]

Preparation and Properties of the Alkali Hexaiodatogermanates(IV), M₂[Ge(IO₃)₆] Germanium dioxide aquate and alkali nitrates react with iodic acid to yield alkali hexaiodatogermanates(IV), M₂[Ge(IO₃)₆], (M = NH₄, K, Rb, Cs). The unit-cell dimensions of the trigonal cell are for K₂[Ge(JO₃)₆] a₀ = 11.16 Å, c₀ = 11.34 Å, z = 3. The compounds M[M^IV(IO₃)₆] (M^I = NH₄, K, Rb, Cs, M^IV = Ge, Sn, Pb, Ti, Zr, Mn) are isomorphous¹).     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Alkalimetalldiamidodioxosilicaten M2SiO2(NH2)2 mit M ≙ K,Rb und Cs

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Alkali Metal Diamido Dioxosilicates M₂SiO₂(NH₂)₂ with M ? K, Rb and Cs SiO₂ – α-quartz – reacts with alkali metal amides MNH₂ (M ? K, Rb, and Cs) in molar ratios from 1:2 to 1:10 at 450°C ≤ T ≤ 600°C and P(NH₃) = 6 kbar in autoclaves to diamidodioxosilicates M[SiO₂(NH₂)₂]. Crystals of the colourless compounds which hydrolyze rapidly were investigated by x-ray methods. Following data characterize the structure determination on the isotypic compounds: The structures of the diamidodioxosilicates are closely related to the β? K₂SO₄ type. They contain isolated [SiO₂(NH₂)₂]^2? ions. K⁺ ions and hydrogen bridge bonds N? H…?O (with 2.68 Å ≤ d(N…?O) ≤ 2.78 Å for the K compound) connect the tetrahedral anions.     

Thiocyanate Compounds of [Nb6Cl12]2+: The structure of A4[Nb6Cl12(NCS)6](H2O)4 (A = K,Rb, NH4)

New compounds of the general formula A₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆](H₂O)₄ (A = K, Rb, NH₄) were synthesized from Nb₆Cl₁₄ and ASCN in aqueous solutions. X-ray structure refinements were performed on single-crystal data of the three compounds. They are isotypic and crystallize with the space group P1 (Z = 1) and the lattice parameters: a = 877.9(3) pm, b = 1176.6(3) pm, c = 1187.0(3) pm, α = 114.29(1)°, β = 98.96(2)°, γ = 100.91(2)° for K₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆](H₂O)₄ ( 1 ); a = 887.6(3) pm, b = 1184.0(4) pm, c = 1195.4(4) pm, α = 114.95(2)°, β = 98.84(2)°, γ = 101.31(2)° for Rb₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆](H₂O)₄ ( 2 ) and a = 886.0(4) pm, b = 1181.1(6) pm, c = 1183.9(6) pm, α = 114.49(2)°, β = 99.48(3)°, γ = 101.53(1)° for (NH₄)₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆](H₂O)₄ ( 3 ). Each centrosymmetric [Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆]^4? ion of the isotypic compounds contains six terminal thiocyanate groups being bound to the corners of the octahedral niobium cluster through the nitrogen atoms (d_{Nb? N} = 221.5(6)–224.3(6) pm, bond angles Nb? N? C 168.6(5)–176.4(6)°). The [Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆]^4? ions are linked via A? S and A? Cl interactions with the A cations. Half of the cations occur to be disordered along two crystallographic sites.     

IV Dodekaedrische [Mo(CN)8]‐Koordination in den cyanoverbrückten Cobalt‐ und Nickel‐Amminkomplexen MII2(NH3)8[Mo(CN)8] · 1,5 H2O (MII = Co,Ni) und Ni2(NH3)9[Mo(CN)8] · 2 H2O

Crystal Structures of Octacyanomolybdates(IV). IV Dodecahedral [Mo(CN)₈] Coordination of the Cyano‐Bridged Cobalt and Nickel Ammin Complexes M^II₂(NH₃)₈[Mo(CN)₈] · 1.5 H₂O (M^II = Co, Ni) and Ni₂(NH₃)₉[Mo(CN)₈] · 2 H₂O At single crystals of the hydrated cyano complexes Co₂(NH₃)₈[Mo(CN)₈] · 1.5 H₂O (a = 910.0(4), b = 1671(2), c = 1501(1) pm, β = 93.76(6)°) and Ni₂(NH₃)₈[Mo(CN)₈] · 1.5 H₂O (a = 899.9(9), b = 1654.7(4), c = 1488(1) pm, β = 94.01°), isostructurally crystallizing in space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, and of trigonal Ni₂(NH₃)₉[Mo(CN)₈] · 2 H₂O (a = 955.1(1), c = 2326.7(7) pm, P3₁, Z = 3), X‐ray structure determinations were performed at 168 resp. 153 K. The [Mo(CN)₈]^4– groups of the three compounds, prepared at about 275 K and easily decomposing, show but slightly distorted dodecahedral coordination (mean distances Mo–C: 216.3, 215.4 and 216.1 pm). Within the monoclinic complexes the anions twodimensionally form cyano bridges to the ammin cations [M(NH₃)₄]²⁺ and are connected with the resulting [MN₆] octahedra (Co–N: 215.1 pm, Ni–N: 209.8 pm) into strongly puckered layers. The trigonal complex exhibits a chain structure, as one [Ni(NH₃)₅]²⁺ cation is only bound as terminal octahedron (Ni–N: 212.0 pm). Details and the influence of hydrogen bridges are discussed.     

Darstellung,Ramanspektren und Kristallstrukturen von V2O3(SO4)2, K[VO(SO4)2] und NH4[VO(SO4)2]

Preparation, Raman Spectra, and Crystal Structures of V₂O₃(SO₄)₂, K[VO(SO₄)₂], and NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂] The oxo-sulfato-vanadates(V) V₂O₃(SO₄)₂, K[VO(SO₄)₂], and NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂] have been prepared as crystals suitable for X-ray structure determination. In all structures sulfate acts as an unidentate ligand only toward a single vanadium atom. The structure of V₂O₃(SO₄)₂ consists of a threedimensional network of pairs of cornershared VO₆ octahedra with one terminal oxygen atom each, and SO₄ tetrahedra. All oxygen atoms of the sulfate ions are coordinated. NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂] and K[VO(SO₄)₂] are isostructural. VO₆ octahedra with one terminal oxygen atom and pairs of sulfate tetrahedra form infinite chains by corner sharing. The chains are weakly interlinked to layers. The sulfate ions are distorted towards planar SO₃ molecules and single oxygen atoms attached to vanadium. This structural detail gives an explanation for the mechanism of the reversible reaction K[VO(SO₄)₂] ? K[VO₂(SO₄)] + SO₃ at 400°C. Raman spectra of the compounds have been recorded and interpreted with respect to their structures. Crystal data: V₂O₃(SO₄)₂, monoclinic, space group P2₁/a, a = 947.2(4), b = 891.3(3), c? 989.1(4) pm, β = 104.56(3)°, Z = 4, 878 unique data, R(R_w) = 0.039(0,033); K[VO(SO₄)₂], orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, a = 495.3(2), b = 869.6(9), c = 1 627(1)pm, Z = 4, 642 unique data, R(R_w) = 0,11(0,10); NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂], orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, a = 495.3(1), b = 870.0(2), c = 1 676.7(4)pm, Z = 4, 768 unique data, R(R_w) = 0.088(0.083).     

Alkalimetallbismutide ABi und ABi2 (A = K,Rb, Cs) — Synthesen,Kristallstrukturen, Eigenschaften

Alkali Metal Bismuthides ABi and ABi₂ — Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Properties The Zintl phases ABi (A = K/Rb/Cs; monoclinic, space group, P2₁/c, a = 1422.3(2)/1474.2(2)/1523.7(3), b = 724.8(1)/750.2(1)/773.7(1), c = 1342.0(2)/1392.1(2)/1439.9(2) pm and β = 113.030(3)/113.033(2)/112.722(3)°, Z = 16) crystallize with the β‐CsSb structure type containing chains of two‐connected Bi atoms. Hence, and according to calculated electronic structures, they are semiconductors with small band gaps of approx. 0.5 eV. In contrast, the compounds ABi₂ (A = K/Rb/Cs; cubic, space group Fd3¯m, a = 952.1(2)/962.4(8)/972.0(3) pm, Z = 8) belong to the Laves phases, showing a typical metallic electrical conductivity and no band gaps.     

Zwei Mercuri‐Ammin‐Komplexe: [Hg(NH3)2][HgCl3]2 und [Hg(NH3)4](ClO4)2

Two Mercuric Ammoniates: [Hg(NH₃)₂][HgCl₃]₂ and [Hg(NH₃)₄](ClO₄)₂ [Hg(NH₃)₂][HgCl₃]₂ ( 1 ) is obtained by saturating an equimolar solution of HgCl₂ and NH₄Cl with Hg(NH₂)Cl at 75 °C. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pmna with a = 591.9(1) pm, b = 800.3(1) pm, c = 1243.3(4) pm, Z = 2. The structure consists of linear cations [Hg(NH₃)₂]²⁺ and T‐shaped anions [HgCl₃]^—. The coordination sphere of mercury is ?effectively”? completed to compressed hexagonal bipyramids and distorted octahedra, respectively. Single crystals of [Hg(NH₃)₄](ClO₄)₂ ( 2 ) are obtained by passing gaseous ammonia through a solution of mercuric perchlorate, while the solution was cooled to temperatures below 10 °C. 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 791.52(9) pm, b = 1084.3(2) pm, c = 1566.4(2) pm, β = 120.352(1)°, Z = 4. The structure consists of compressed [Hg(NH₃)₄]²⁺ tetrahedra and perchlorate anions. The packing of the heavy atoms Hg and Cl is analogous to the baddeleyite (α‐ZrO₂) type of structure.