K3V2O3F4(IO3)3: a high-performance SHG crystal containing both five and six-coordinated V5+ cations

The combination of d⁰ transition metal oxofluorides with iodate anions helps to synthesize polar crystals. Herein, a novel polar crystal, K₃V₂O₃F₄(IO₃)₃, which is the first metal vanadium iodate with two types of V⁵⁺-centered polyhedra (VO₄F₂ octahedron and VO₃F₂ trigonal bipyramid), has been prepared hydrothermally. It crystallizes in the polar space group of Cmc2₁ and its structure displays an unprecedented 0D [V₂O₃F₄(IO₃)₃]³⁻ anion, which is composed of Λ-shaped cis-[VO₂F₂(IO₃)₂]³⁻ and [VO₂F₂(IO₃)]²⁻ anions interconnected via the corner-sharing of one oxo anion. The synergy gained from the VO₄F₂, VO₃F₂ and IO₃ groups resulted in K₃V₂O₃F₄(IO₃)₃ exhibiting both a strong second-harmonic generation (SHG) response (1.3 × KTiOPO₄) under 2050 nm laser irradiation and a large birefringence (0.158 @ 2050 nm). This study provides a facile route for designing SHG materials by assembling various vanadium oxide-fluoride motifs and iodate anions into one compound.

K₃V₂O₃F₄(IO₃)₃, which is the first metal vanadium iodate containing two different V-centered polyhedra, exhibits a strong SHG effect of 1.3 × KTP and a large birefringence of 0.158 @ 2050 nm.     

Rubidium dimolybdate,Rb2Mo2O7, and caesium dimolybdate,Cs2Mo2O7

The crystal structures of dirubidium hepta­oxodimolybdate, Rb₂Mo₂O₇, and dicaesium hepta­oxodimolybdate, Cs₂Mo₂O₇, in the space groups Ama2 and P2₁/c, respectively, have been determined for the first time by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The structures represent two novel structure types of monovalent ion dimolybdates, A₂Mo₂O₇ (A = alkaline elements, NH₄, Ag or Tl). In the structure of Rb₂Mo₂O₇, Mo atoms are on a twofold axis, on a mirror plane and in a general position. One of the Rb atoms lies on a twofold axis, while three others are on mirror planes. Two O atoms attached to the Mo atom on a mirror plane are located on the same plane. Rubidium dimolybdate contains a new kind of infinite Mo–O chain formed from linked MoO₄ tetra­hedra and MoO₆ octa­hedra alternating along the a axis, with two terminal MoO₄ tetra­hedra sharing corners with each octa­hedron. The chains stack in the [001] direction to form channels of an approximately square section filled by ten‐coordinate Rb ions. Seven‐ and eight‐coordinate Rb atoms are located between chains connected by a c translation. In the structure of Cs₂Mo₂O₇, all atoms are in general positions. The MoO₆ octa­hedra share opposite corners to form separate infinite chains running along the c axis and strengthened by bridging MoO₄ tetra­hedra. The same Mo–O polyhedral chain occurs in the structure of Na₂Mo₂O₇. Eight‐ to eleven‐coordinate Cs atoms fill the space between the chains. The atomic arrangement of caesium dimolybdate has an ortho­rhom­bic pseudosymmetry that suggests a possible phase transition P2₁/c→Pbca at elevated temperatures.     

La5Mo6O21: a novel ternary reduced molybdenum oxide containing {MoIV}3 clusters and isolated MoV centres

The crystal structure of La₅Mo₆O₂₁ (penta­lanthanum hexa­molybdenum henicosa­oxide) is made up of Mo₃O₁₃ units containing triangular {Mo^IV}₃ clusters, three distorted Mo^VO₆ octa­hedral units and six inter­stitial La^III atoms. The Mo₃O₁₃ unit consists of three edge‐sharing Mo^IVO₆ units involving Mo—Mo bonding. The three Mo^VO₆ octa­hedra share their corners or edges with each other and with the Mo₃O₁₃ units.     

Fabrication and photoluminescence of chemically stable La2O3:Eu3+-La2Sn2O7 core-shell-structured nanoparticles

Core-shell-structured La2O3:Eu3+-La2Sn2O7 nanoparticles were fabricated through SnO2-coating of LaOF:Eu3+ in an aqueous solution and subsequent heat treatments at a higher temperature. The nanoparticles exhibited high chemical stability under an ambient atmosphere and intense red photoluminescence upon irradiation with ultraviolet light.     

K2[Mo2O4(C2O4)2(H2O)2]·3H2O

The crystal and molecular structure of dipotassium di‐μ‐oxo‐bis[aqua(oxalato‐O¹,O²)oxomolybdenum(III)] trihydrate, K₂­[Mo₂O₄(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂]·3H₂O, has been determined from X‐ray diffraction data. In the dimeric anion, which has approximate twofold symmetry, each Mo atom is in a distorted octahedral coordination, being bonded to one terminal oxo‐O atom, two bridging O atoms, two O atoms from the oxalato ligand and one from the water mol­ecule. Bond lengths trans to the multiple‐bonded terminal oxo ligand are larger than those in the cis position, confirming the trans influence as a generally valid rule.     

Two novel molybdenum complexes containing [Mo2O2S2]2+ fragment: synthesis,crystal structures and catalytic studies

Mo₂O₂S₂(HGly)(Gly)₂ 1 and K₆[Mo₂O₂S₂(nta)₂][Mo₂O₂S₂(ntaH)₂]^·4H₂O 2 were synthesized by the reactions of (NH₄)₂MoS₄ and amino acids L (L = glycine, nitrilotriacetic acid) in ethanol–water medium at ambient temperature. The two complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, UV–visible spectra, TG–DTA and XPS. X‐ray crystallographic structural analyses revealed that compound 1 is a binuclear Mo? S? glycinate complex, a glycinate ligand is coordinated to each molybdenum atom through its amine nitrogen and carboxylato oxygen, respectively, and the third glycinate acts as a bridge through its two carboxylato oxygens linking the two molybdenum atoms. Compound 2 is also a binuclear Mo? S complex with two nitrilotriacetate ligands, each of which is coordinated to a molybdenum atom via its two β‐carboxylato oxygens and a nitrogen atom. Simultaneously, each molybdenum atom in 1 and 2 is chelated to a terminal oxygen and two bridging sulfurs to complete the octahedral configuration. Their catalytic activities in the reduction from C₂H₂ to C₂H₄ as well as other binuclear Mo? S? polycarboxylate complexes, a [Fe₄S₄] single cubane and a chainlike Mo? Fe? S compound were investigated and it was found that 1 exhibited relatively good catalytic activity. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Cs2Pd3(P2O7)2 and Cs2Pd3(As2O7)2: a 3D palladium phosphate with a tunnel structure and a 2D palladium arsenate containing strings of palladium atoms

Cs(2)Pd(3)(P(2)O(7))(2) (1) and Cs(2)Pd(3)(As(2)O(7))(2) (2) have been synthesized by molten flux reactions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure of 1 consists of discrete Pd(II)O(4) squares which are linked by P(2)O(7) groups via corner-sharing to generate a 3D framework containing 12-ring channels in which Cs(+) cations are located. Compound 2 adopts a 2D layer structure with the interlayer space filled with Cs(+) cations. Within a layer there are PdO(4) squares and As(2)O(7) groups fused together via corner-sharing. Adjacent layers are stacked such that strings of Pd atoms are formed. The PdO(4) squares show eclipsed and staggered stacks with alternate short and long Pd...Pd distances. The two compounds adopt considerably different structures although they have the same general formula: Cs(2)Pd(3)(X(2)O(7))(2). Compound 2 is the first palladium arsenate reported. Crystal data for 1: orthorhombic, space group Cmc2(1) (No. 36), a = 7.6061(4) A, b = 14.2820(7) A, c = 14.1840(7) A, and Z = 4. Crystal data for 2: tetragonal, space group P4/n (No. 85), a = 16.251(1) A, c = 5.9681(5) A, and Z = 4.     

Cd2Ge7O16中Tb的长余辉发光特性

本文研究了Cd₂Ge₇O₁₆∶Tb³⁺材料的发光及其长余辉性质。指出Tb³⁺的发光是该离子的 ⁵D₃- ⁷D_J、 ⁵D₄- ⁷D_J两种跃迁产生的；随着掺杂浓度的增加 ⁵D₄- ⁷D_J跃迁增强，发光颜色由蓝变绿。并把该材料的长余辉性质归结为基质结构中有电子陷阱和空穴陷阱。提出余辉机理模型。     

SrAl2B2O7:Eu3+的发光性能和电子结构研究

采用固相法合成了SrAl2B2O7:Eu3+系列荧光粉,研究了它们在紫外和真空紫外激发下的发光性能.紫外激发下,SrAl2B2O7:Eu3+的最强发射峰位于610 nm附近,具有较高的发射镁度和较好的色纯度,但是在真空紫外激发下,其发光强度却比较弱.通过分析SrAl2B2O7:Eu3+的激发光谱与基质晶体的电子结构计算结果,对该现象进行了解释.第一原理的模拟计算表明,Ba2+的掺杂可以使SrAl2B2O7的带隙变宽,由此推论Ba2+的掺杂可以提高SrAl2B2O7:Eu3+样品在真空紫外激发下的发光强度.本研究的实验结果也证实了这一推论.     

铬和钼掺杂对HCa2Nb3O10/Pt光催化性能的影响

通过高温固相反应合成了铌酸盐KCa2Nb3O10及Cr3+和Mo6+掺杂(摩尔分数5%)的KCa2Nb3O10,并通过离子交换反应制备出HCa2Nb3O10及Cr3+和Mo6+掺杂的HCa2Nb3O10,采用X射线衍射、原子吸收光谱、扫描电镜等对所制得的样品进行了表征.在甲醇为电子给体、Pt为助催化剂的情况下,研究了催化剂HCa2Nb3O10及Cr3+和Mo6+掺杂的HCa2Nb3O10在紫外光辐射下分解水产氢的光催化活性,并讨论了引起催化剂活性差异的原因.     

Synthesis and characterization of a twin Cubane-type molybdenum-rhodium-sulfur cluster, [{Mo3RhCp*S4(H2O)7(O)}2]8+. X-ray structure of [{Mo3RhCpS4(H2O7O}2](CH3C6H4SO3)(8).14H2O

The reaction of [Mo(3)S(4)(H(2)O)(9)](4+) (1) with [(CpRhCl(2))(2)] afforded a novel rhodium-molybdenum cluster, [{Mo(3)RhCpS(4)(H(2)O)(7)(O)}(2)](8+) (2). X-ray structure analysis of [2](pts)(8).14H(2)O (pts(-) = CH(3)C(6)H(4)SO(3)(-)) has revealed the existence of a new oxo-bridged twin cubane-type core, (Mo(3)RhCpS(4))(2)(O)(2). The high affinity of the CpRh group for sulfur atoms in 1 seems to be the main driving force for this reaction. The strong Lewis acidity of the CpRh group in intermediate A, [Mo(3)RhCpS(4)(H(2)O)(9)](6+), caused a release of proton from one of the water molecules attached to the molybdenum atoms to give intermediate B, [Mo(3)RhCpS(4)(H(2)O)(8)(OH)](5+). The elimination of two water molecules from two intermediate B molecules, followed by the deprotonation reaction of hydroxo bridges, generated the twin cubane-type cluster 2. The formal oxidation states of rhodium and molybdenum atoms are the same before and after the reaction (i.e., Mo(IV)(3), Rh(III)). The Mo-O-Mo moieties in [2](pts)(8).14H(2)O are nearly linear with a bond angle of 164.3(3) degrees, and the basicity of the bridging oxygen atoms seems to be weak. For this reason, protonation at the bridging oxygen atoms does not occur even in a strongly acidic aqueous solution. The binding energy values of Mo 3d(5/2), Rh 3d(5/2), and C 1s obtained from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements for [2](pts)(8).14H(2)O are 229.8, 309.3, and 285 eV, respectively. The XPS measurements on the Rh 3d(5/2) binding energy indicate that the oxidation state of Rh is 3+. The binding energy of Mo 3d(5/2) (229.8 eV) compares with that observed for [1](pts)(4).7H(2)O (230.7 eV, Mo 3d(5/2)). A lower energy shift (0.9 eV) is observed in the binding energy of Mo 3d(5/2) for [2](pts)(8).14H(2)O. This energy shift may correspond to the coordination of an oxygen atom having a negative charge to the molybdenum atom.