Zur Konstitution von ‚KPbO2’︁

On the Constitution of ‘KPbO₂’ Transparent, orangered single crystals of K₂Pb₂O₄ have been obtained by heating mixtures of K₂O₂ and PbO (K:Pb = 1:1) [Ag-cylinders, 560°C, 40 d, after cooling (15°C/h)]. The space group is P1 , a = 1295.94(9), b = 753.35(7), c = 697.12(8) pm, α = 118.00(1)°, β = 106.15(1)°, γ = 93.44(1)°, Z = 4, d_x = 6.573 und d_pyk = 6.54 g · cm³. The structure is characterized by rutilanalogous chains of edge-connected [PbO₆] octahedra along [001] according to [PbO_4/2O_2/1] = PbO₄. On both sides of such a chain there are respectively three O^2?, which belong to two octahedra, alternating capped with Pb²⁺ or not capped, corresponding to [PbO₄]Pb₂[PbO₄]□₂… = Pb₂O₄. Those capped chains are held together by K(1)…K(4), each of them with C.N. 6. The order of the chains corresponds to the motive of a closest packing. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed.     

“Fragmentierung” und “Aggregation” bei Bleioxiden Über das Oligooxoplumbat(IV) K2Li6[Pb2O8]

“Fragmentation” and “Aggregation” on Lead Oxides. On the Oligooxoplumbate(IV) K₂Li₆[Pb₂O₈] For the first time, the dinuclear Oxoplumbate(IV) K₂Li₆[Pb₂O₈] has been prepared as transparent colourless single crystals by heating mixtures of K₂PbO₃, Li₂O, and “PbO₂” with K:Li:Pb = 1:3:1 e. g. [Ag-cylinders, sealed under vacuum in Supremax-glass ampoule, 660°C, 120 d]. The structure determination verifies the space group P1 with a = 6.9720(9), b = 5.9252(6), c = 5.9312(7) Å, α = 88.05(1)°, β = 107.94(1)°, γ = 107.30(1)°; d_x = 4.95 g · cm^?3, d_pyk = 4.91 g · cm^?3; Z = 1, [2107 symmetry independent hkl, fourcircle-diffractometer Philips PW 1100, ω—2Θ—scan, MoKα, R = 5.07%, R_w = 4.59%, absorption not considered]. The structure is characterized by the group [Pb₂O₈] — two edge connected (equatorial/apical) trigonal bipyramids — that is observed for the first time. Several ways of synthesis are given. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

Über quaternäre Oxoplumbate(IV). Zur Kenntnis von Rb2Li14[Pb3O14] und Cs2Li14[Pb3O14]

On Quaternary Oxoplumbates(IV). On the Knowledge of Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] and Cs₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] For the first time, Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] and Cs₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] have been prepared by heating of mixtures of Li₂O, β-?PbO₂”? and Rb₂PbO₃, Cs₂PbO₃ respectively with Li:Pb:A = 14:3:2, (A = Rb, Cs). [Ag-cylinders, sealed under vacuum in Duran-glass ampoule, 590 and 550°C, 40 d, powder (650°C, 200 d, single crystals of Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄])]. Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] is nearly colourless with ivory nuance, Cs₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] is pale yellow. According to powder and single crystal investigations, both are isotypic with K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]. Structure refinement of Rb₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]: 1015 symmetry independent reflexions, four-circle-diffraktometer PW 1100 (Fa. Philips), ω-scan, MoKα, R = 5.73%, R_W = 5.33%, absorption not considered, space group Immm with a = 1284.71(9), b = 793.90(4), c = 727,35(5) pm, d_x-ray = 4.99 g · cm^?3, d_pyc = 5.01 g · cm^?3, Z = 2. Cs₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]: a = 1295.28(12), b = 796.69(8), c = 732.44(7) pm, d_x-ray = 5.31 g · cm^?3, d_pyc = 5.28 g · cm^?3, Z = 2. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

New silicate-germanate Cs2Pb2[(Si0.6Ge0.4)2O7] from the series A2Pb2[B2O7], A = K,Cs, B = Si,Ge with the umbrella-like [PbO3]4- group

New silicate-germanate Cs₂Pb₂[(Si_0.6Ge_0.4)₂O₇] was synthesized in multi-components hydrothermal solution with 20 w.% concentration of Cs₂CO₃ mineralizer, pH = 10. Novel mixed compound belongs to the structure type A₂Pb₂[B₂O₇] previously indicated for powders with A = K, B=Si or Ge. Singe crystal structure determination of Cs₂Pb₂[(Si_0.6Ge_0.4)₂O₇] revealed the need for the correction of the space group of the earlier suggested structural model from P-3 to P-3m1, as well as for the splitting of the Pb-atom position. Umbrella-like groups [PbO₃]^4- are located between [(Si,Ge)O₄]^4- tetrahedra in mica-like honeycomb layers and play the role of tetrahedra with the Pb-lone-pair as the forth apex. Crystal chemical comparison revealed similarities and differences with the classical structure type of α-celsian Ba[Al₂Si₂O₈] with the tetrahedral double layer. Recently investigated nonlinear optical acentric borates Pb₂(BO₃)(NO₃) and Pb₂(BO₃)Cl are both related to this structural type, possessing umbrella-like groups [PbO₃]^4- and honeycomb layers [Pb₂(BO₃)]⁺ with the BO₃-triangles on the tetrahedral positions.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von K4[SnO3]

Preparation and Crystal Structure of K₄[SnO₃] K₄[SnO₃] crystallizes with the K₄[PbO₃] structure in the orthorhombic spacegroup Pbca (No. 61) with the lattice constants a = 652.2(3) pm, b = 1 112.1(5) pm and c = 1 893.7(7) pm. In the structure isolated ψ-tetrahedral anions [Sn^IIO₃]^4? are arranged in layers perpendicular [001]. The structure of K₄[SnO₃] will be compared with those of stannates and plumbates of composition A₄[M^IIO₃] (A = Na, K, Rb, Cs) and with the known potassium stannates(II).     

Diamond‐ and Graphite‐Like Octacyanometalate‐Based Polymers Induced by Metal Ions

By using cyclohexane‐1,2‐diamine (chxn), Ni(ClO₄)₂ ? 6H₂O and Na₃[Mo(CN)₈] ? 4H₂O, a 3D diamond‐like polymer {[Ni^II(chxn)₂]₂[Mo^IV(CN)₈] ? 8H₂O}_n ( 1 ) was synthesised, whereas the reaction of chxn and Cu(ClO₄)₂ ? 6H₂O with Na₃[M^V(CN)₈] ? 4H₂O (M=Mo, W) afforded two isomorphous graphite‐like complexes {[Cu^II(chxn)₂]₃[Mo^V(CN)₈]₂ ? 2H₂O}_n ( 2 ) and {[Cu^II(chxn)₂]₃[W^V(CN)₈]₂ ? 2H₂O}_n ( 3 ). When the same synthetic procedure was employed, but replacing Na₃[Mo(CN)₈] ? 4H₂O by (Bu₃NH)₃[Mo(CN)₈] ? 4H₂O (Bu₃N=tributylamine), {[Cu^II(chxn)₂Mo^IV(CN)₈][Cu^II(chxn)₂] ? 2H₂O}_n ( 4 ) was obtained. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses showed that the framework of 4 is similar to 2 and 3 , except that a discrete [Cu(chxn)₂]²⁺ moiety in 4 possesses large channels of parallel adjacent layers. The experimental results showed that in this system, the diamond‐ or graphite‐like framework was strongly influenced by the inducement of metal ions. The magnetic properties illustrate that the diamagnetic [Mo^IV(CN)₈] bridges mediate very weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the Ni^II ions in 1 , but lead to the paramagnetic behaviour in 4 because [Mo^IV(CN)₈] weakly coordinates to the Cu^II ions. The magnetic investigations of 2 and 3 indicate the presence of ferromagnetic coupling between the Cu^II and W^V/Mo^V ions, and the more diffuse 5d orbitals lead to a stronger magnetic coupling interaction between the W^V and Cu^II ions than between the Mo^V and Cu^II ions.     

Über gemischtvalente Oxoplumbate. Zur Kenntnis von Rb2Pb4O7 = Rb2PbPbO7

On Mixed-valent Oxoplumbates. On Rb₂Pb₄O₇ = Rb₂Pb Pb O₇ For the first time, Rb₂Pb₄O₇ has been prepared by annealing mixtures of Rb₂O₃ and PbO with Rb:Pb = 1:2 [Ag-cylinders, sealed under vacuum in Duran-glass ampoule, 450°C, 30 d (single crystals)]. The rubin red single crystals are of longish [001] shape. The structure determination [5162 symmetry independent hkl, four-circle-diffractometer CAD 4 (Fa. Enraf-Nonius), ω-2Θ—scan, AgKα, ψ-scan absorption correction, R = 7.54%, R_W = 7.71%] confirms the space group P1 with a = 1036.00(10), b = 733.72(8), c = 663.54(10) pm, α = 90.049(12)°, β = 99.236(12)°, γ = 101.641(12)°, Z = 2, d_rö = 7,58 g · cm^?3, d_pyk = 7,55 g · cm^?3. The structure is characterized by a layer-lattice. The coordination number is three for Pb²⁺, six for Pb⁴⁺. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

Bis(μ‐2‐sulfonatobenzoato)bis[(1,10‐phenanthroline)­lead(II)] dihydrate

In the title centrosymmetric dimer, [Pb₂(sbc)₂(phen)₂]·2H₂O [sbc is the 2‐sulfonatobenzoate dianion (C₇H₄O₅S) and phen is 1,10‐phenanthroline (C₁₂H₈N₂)], each Pb^II ion is six‐coordinated by four O atoms, viz. carboxyl­ate and sulfonate O atoms from two sbc anions, and two N atoms from a 1,10‐phenanthroline ligand. One 1,10‐phenanthroline ligand and the carboxyl­ate group of one sbc ligand are chelated to each Pb^II cation, and the sulfonate group of the other sbc unit is monodentate. One O atom of the chelated carboxyl­ate group also bridges to the other Pb^II cation, so that each pair of Pb^II ions is bridged by two sbc anions and has the same coordination environment, forming a dinuclear ring. Each pair of Pb^II ions is thus connected by two different kinds of bridges, namely a carboxyl­ate short bridge and a carboxyl­ate–sulfonate long bridge. There is also a special position of site symmetry at the centre of the two Pb^II cations.     

Über quaternäre Oxoplumbate(IV). Zur Kenntnis von Rb3NaPbO4

On Quaternary Oxoplumbates(IV). On Rb₃NaPbO₄ For the first time, Rb₃NaPbO₄ has been prepared by annealing mixtures of Na₂PbO₃ and RbO_0.84 with Rb:Na:Pb = 4:2:1 [nonhermetic Ag-cylinders, sealed under vacuum in Duran-glass ampoule, 480°C, 180 d (single crystals)]. The colourless crystals are of squatted shape. The structure determination [2943 symmetry independent hkl, four-circle-diffractometer PW 1100 (Fa. Philips), ω-2Θ-scan, AgKα, R = 8.64%, R_W = 6.59%, absorption not considered] confirms the space group P2₁/c with a = 1101.79(26), b = 662.66(11), c = 1115.01(30) pm, β 112.027(21)°. The structure is characterized by isolated [PbO₄]-tetrahedra and [Na₂O₆]-tetrahedra-doubletts, C.N. 5 and 7 for Rb⁺. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

Das erste Oxocuprat(I) mit hantelförmigem Anion: KNa2[CuO2]

The First Oxocuprate(I) with Dumb-bell-like Anion: KNa₂[CuO₂] For the first time KNa₂[CuO₂] was prepared in transparent, dark yellow single crystals from KO_0.48 NaO_0.50 and Cu₂O (sealed cu-cylinders, 680°C, 30 d). The crystal structure, I 4mm, with a = 432.7(3), c = 1089.1(5) pm, Z = 2, D_x = 2.94 g/cm³, D_pyk = 2.89 g/cm³ was solved (four-circle-diffractometer PW 1100, 347 I₀ (hkl), MoKα; R = 0.073, R_x = 0.069). The structure of KNa₂[CuO₂] may be regarded as a “stuffed derivative” of XeF₂ with dumb-bell-like [CuO₂] units. The C.N. of the two crystallographically independent O^2? are 6 and 9, respectively. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

Zur Kenntnis von K4PbO4 und Rb4PbO4

On K₄PbO₄ and Rb₄PbO₄ For the first time single crystals of K₄[PbO₄] have been prepared by heating K₄PbO₃ in O₂. The structure has been refined [K₄[PbO₄]: 3029 I₀(hkl), four circle diffractometer PW 1100, ω-scan, MoKα, R = 6.73%, R_w = 6.64%, P1 ; a = 658.62(15), b = 658.41(12), c = 986.64(21) pm, α = 79.74(2)°, β = 108.45(2)°, γ = 112.49(2)°, d_x = 3.79 g · cm^?3, d_pyk = 3.78 g · cm^?3, Z = 2; Rb₄[PbO₄]: a = 686.94(18), b = 684.43(18), c = 1020.73(21) pm, α = 79.28(2)°, β = 108.40(2)°, γ = 113.02(2)°, d_x = 4.87 g · cm^?3, d_pyk = 4.85 g · cm^?3, Z = 2, (from Rb₂PbO₃ and Rb₂O)]. Both compounds are isotypic with K₄SnO₄. The Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

A one‐dimensional iodine‐bridged PtII/PtIV mixed‐valence complex,catena‐poly[[[bis­(ethyl­ene­diamine)­platinum(II)]‐μ‐iodo‐[bis­(ethyl­ene­di­amine)platinum(IV)]‐μ‐iodo] hydrogenphosphate dihydrogenphosphate iodide trihydrate]

The title compound, {[Pt^IIPt^IVI₂(C₂H₈N₂)₄](HPO₄)(H₂PO₄)I·3H₂O}_n, has a chain structure composed of square‐planar [Pt(en)₂]²⁺ and elongated octa­hedral trans‐[PtI₂(en)₂]²⁺ cations (en is ethyl­ene­diamine) stacked alternately along the c axis and bridged by the I atoms; a three‐dimensionally valence‐ordered system exists with respect to the Pt sites. The title compound also has a unique cyclic tetra­mer structure composed of two hydrogenphosphate and two dihydrogenphosphate ions connected by strong hydrogen bonds [O⋯O = 2.522 (10), 2.567 (10) and 2.569 (11) Å]. The Pt and I atoms form a zigzag ⋯I—Pt^IV—I⋯Pt^II⋯ chain, with Pt^IV—I bond distances of 2.6997 (7) and 2.6921 (7) Å, inter­atomic Pt^II⋯I distances of 3.3239 (8) and 3.2902 (7) Å, and Pt^IV—I⋯Pt^II angles of 154.52 (3) and 163.64 (3)°. The structural parameters indicating the mixed‐valence state of platinum, expressed by δ = (Pt^IV—I)/(Pt^II—I), are 0.812 and 0.818 for the two independent I atoms.     

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.     

1D Polyoxometalate‐based Inorganic‐Organic Hybrid Derived from ß‐Octamolybdate — Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [CoII(2, 2′‐bipy)2]2[Mo8O26]

A polyoxometalate‐based inorganic–organic hybrid compound [Co^II(2, 2′‐bpy)₂]₂[Mo₈O₂₆] ( 1 ) was synthesized by hydrothermal methods and structurally characterized by IR spectrum, TG analysis and X‐ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n, a = 10.0681(2), b = 16.4467(2), c = 15.7838(3) Å, β = 100.046(1)°, V = 2573.52(8) ų, Z = 2. The structure of 1 is built up from β‐[Mo₈O₂₆]^4? subunits covalently linked via [Co^II(2, 2′‐bpy)₂]²⁺ fragments into a infinite 1D {[Co^II(2, 2′‐bpy)₂]₂[Mo₈O₂₆]}_∞ polymer.     

Synthesis,Structures, and Properties of Crystalline Salts with Radical Anions of Metal‐Containing and Metal‐Free Phthalocyanines

Radical anion salts of metal‐containing and metal‐free phthalocyanines [MPc(3?)]^.?, where M=Cu^II, Ni^II, H₂, Sn^II, Pb^II, Ti^IVO, and V^IVO ( 1 – 10 ) with tetraalkylammonium cations have been obtained as single crystals by phthalocyanine reduction with sodium fluorenone ketyl. Their formation is accompanied by the Pc ligand reduction and affects the molecular structure of metal phthalocyanine radical anions as well as their optical and magnetic properties. Radical anions are characterized by the alternation of short and long C?N_imine bonds in the Pc ligand owing to the disruption of its aromaticity. Salts 1 – 10 show new bands at 833–1041 nm in the NIR range, whereas the Q‐ and Soret bands are blue‐shifted by 0.13–0.25 eV (38‐92 nm) and 0.04–0.07 eV (4–13 nm), respectively. Radical anions with Ni^II, Sn^II, Pb^II, and Ti^IVO have S=1/2 spin state, whereas [Cu^IIPc(3?)]^.? and [V^IVOPc(3?)]^.? containing paramagnetic Cu^II and V^IVO have two S=1/2 spins per radical anion. Central metal atoms strongly affect EPR spectra of phthalocyanine radical anions. Instead of narrow EPR signals characteristic of metal‐free phthalocyanine radical anions [H₂Pc(3?)]^.? (linewidth of 0.08–0.24 mT), broad EPR signals are manifested (linewidth of 2–70 mT) with g‐factors and linewidths that are strongly temperature‐dependent. Salt 11 containing the [Na^IPc(2?)]^? anions as well as previously studied [Fe^IPc(2?)]^? and [Co^IPc(2?)]^? anions that are formed without reduction of the Pc ligand do not show changes in molecular structure or optical and magnetic properties characteristic of [MPc(3?)]^.? in 1 – 10 .     

Observation of the Properties of a Single Unit of a Limited CDW Structure in a PtII/PtIV Host–Guest Binary System Based on a Square‐Shaped Complex

A macrocyclic tetranuclear platinum(II) complex [Pt(en)(4,4′‐bpy)]₄(NO₃)₈ ( 1 ?(NO₃)₈; en=ethylenediamine, 4,4′‐bpy=4,4′‐bipyridine) and a mononuclear platinum(IV) complex [Pt(en)₂Br₂]Br₂ ( 2 ?Br₂) formed two kinds of Pt^II/Pt^IV mixed valence assemblies when reacted: a discrete host–guest complex 1 ? 2 ?Br₁₀ ( 3 ) and an extended 1‐D zigzag sheet 1 ?( 2 )₃?Br₈(NO₃)₆ ( 4 ). Single crystal X‐ray analysis showed that the dimensions of the assemblies could be stoichiometrically controlled. Resonance Raman spectra suggested the presence of an intervalence interaction, which is typically observed for quasi‐1‐D halogen‐bridged M^II/M^IV complexes. The intervalence interaction indicates the presence of an isolated {Pt^II???X? Pt^IV? X???Pt^II} moiety in the structure of 4 . On the basis of electronic spectra and polarized reflectance measurements, we conclude that 4 exhibits intervalence charge transfer (IVCT) bands. A Kramers–Kronig transformation was carried out to obtain an optical conductivity spectrum, and two sub‐bands corresponding to slightly different Pt^II–Pt^IV distances were observed.     

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.     

Discovery of Heteroatom‐“Embedded” Te⊂{W18O54} Nanofunctional Polyoxometalates by Use of Cryospray Mass Spectrometry

The cryo game : Heteroatom‐embedded nanofunctional clusters are described that incorporate a [Te^VIO₆]^6? species contained within a {W₁₈O₅₄} cage. Not only does the tellurium‐based species activate the {W₁₈O₅₄} cluster surface for assembly of larger nanoscale structures, such as [H₁₀Te^VI₂W₅₈O₁₉₈]^26?, it also undergoes a redox transformation inside the cluster from [Te^VIO₆]^6? to [Te^IVO₃]^2?.

     

Li10Si2PbIIO10 = Li20[(SiO4)4(OPbO2PbO)] — Das erste „gemischte”︁ Silicat-Plumbat(II)

Li₁₀Si₂Pb^IIO₁₀ = Li₂₀[(SiO₄)₄(OPbO₂PbO)] — The first ?mixed”? Silicate-Plumbate(II) Colourless crystals of Li₁₀Si₂PbO₁₀ were obtained by heating a well-ground mixture of LiPb, Li₂O₂ and ?SiO₂”? (deriving from Duran glas) in Ag-tubes (650°C; 60 d). The crystal structure was determined (four-circle diffractometer data, Mo? K, 1 474 I_o(hkl), R = 4.2%, R_w = 2.8%, parameters see text). The silicate-plumbate crystallizes monoclinic (space group C2/m; I. T. No. 12) with a = 2985.1(4); b = 610.6(6); c = 512.8(1) pm, β = 99.70(9)° (four-circle data), Z = 4. Further the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE), Effective Coordination Numbers (ECoN), the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii (MEFIR) and the Charge Distribution (CHARDI) are being calculated.     

Valence States of Lead and Bismuth Atoms in the High-Temperature Superconductor BaPb1-xBixO3

X-ray photoelectron spectra of valence bands and core levels of BaPb_0.8Bi_0.2O₃, PbO, PbO₂, BaPbO₃, BaBiO₃, NaBiO₃, and Bi₂O₃ were studied. Comparison of the electron binding energies of the Pb 4f7/2 or Bi 4f7/2 core levels for all the oxides studied showed that the high-temperature oxide superconductor BaPb_0.8Bi_0.2O₃ contains simultaneously two different valence forms of lead atoms (Pb^IV and Pb^II) and two different valence forms of bismuth atoms (Bi^V and BiIII). Parameters of the X-ray photoelectron spectra of the valence bands do not contradict the conclusion on heterovalent states of lead and bismuth atoms in BaPb_0.8Bi_0.2O₃.