A novel open framework uranyl molybdate: synthesis and structure of (NH4)4[(UO2)5(MoO4)7](H2O)5

Single crystals of (NH(4))(4)[(UO(2))(5)(MoO(4))(7)](H(2)O)(5) have been synthesized hydrothermally using (NH(4))(6)Mo(7)O(24), (UO(2))(CH(3)COO)(2).2H(2)O, and H(2)O at 180 degrees C. The phase has been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction using a merohedrally twinned single crystal: it is hexagonal, P6(1), a = 11.4067(5) A, c = 70.659(5) A, V = 7961.9(7) A(3), and Z = 6. The structure is based upon an open framework with composition [(UO(2))(5)(MoO(4))(7)](4-) that is composed of UO(7) pentagonal bipyramids that share vertexes with MoO(4) tetrahedra. The framework has large channels (effective pore size: 4.8 x 4.8 A(2)) parallel to the c axis and a system of smaller channels (effective pore size: 2.5 x 3.6 A(2)) parallel to [100], [110], [010], [110], [110], and [110]. The channels are occupied by NH(4)(+) cations and H(2)O molecules. The topological structure of the uranyl molybdate framework can be described either in terms of fundamental chains of UO(7) pentagonal bipyramids and MoO(4) tetrahedra or in terms of tubular building units parallel to the c axis.     

A calorimetric and thermodynamic investigation of A2[(UO2)2(MoO4)O2] compounds with A = K and Rb and calculated phase relations in the system (K2MoO4 + UO3 + H2O)

A calorimetric and thermodynamic investigation of two alkali-metal uranyl molybdates with general composition A₂[(UO₂)₂(MoO₄)O₂], where A = K and Rb, was performed. Both phases were synthesized by solid-state sintering of a mixture of potassium or rubidium nitrate, molybdenum (VI) oxide and gamma-uranium (VI) oxide at high temperatures. The synthetic products were characterised by X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray fluorescence methods. The enthalpy of formation of K₂[(UO₂)₂(MoO₄)O₂] was determined using HF-solution calorimetry giving Δ_fH° (T = 298 K, K₂[(UO₂)₂(MoO₄)O₂], cr) = −(4018 ± 8) kJ · mol⁻¹. The low-temperature heat capacity, С_р°, was measured using adiabatic calorimetry from T = (7 to 335) K for K₂[(UO₂)₂(MoO₄)O₂] and from T = (7 to 326) K for Rb₂[(UO₂)₂(MoO₄)O₂]. Using these С_р° values, the third law entropy at T = 298.15 K, S°, is calculated as (374 ± 1) J · K⁻¹ · mol⁻¹ for K₂[(UO₂)₂(MoO₄)O₂] and (390 ± 1) J · K⁻¹ · mol⁻¹ for Rb₂[(UO₂)₂(MoO₄)O₂]. These new experimental results, together with literature data, are used to calculate the Gibbs energy of formation, Δ_fG°, for both phases giving: Δ_fG° (T = 298 K, K₂[(UO₂)₂(MoO₄)O₂], cr) = (−3747 ± 8) kJ · mol⁻¹ and Δ_fG° (T = 298 K, Rb₂[(UO₂)₂(MoO₄)], cr) = −3736 ± 5 kJ · mol⁻¹. Smoothed С_р°(Т) values between 0 K and 320 K are presented, along with values for S° and the functions [H°(T) − H°(0)] and [G°(T) − H°(0)], for both phases. The stability behaviour of various solid phases and solution complexes in the (K₂MoO₄ + UO₃ + H₂O) system with and without CO₂ at T = 298 K was investigated by thermodynamic model calculations using the Gibbs energy minimisation approach.     

A calorimetric study of the thermodynamic properties of potassium molybdate

The low-temperature heat capacity of K₂MoO₄ was measured by adiabatic calorimetry. The smoothed heat capacity values, entropies, reduced Gibbs energies, and enthalpies were calculated over the temperature range 0–330 K. The standard thermodynamic functions determined at 298.15 K were C _p ^° (298.15 K) = 143.1 ± 0.2 J/(mol K), S°(298.15 K) = 199.3 ± 0.4 J/(mol K), H°(298.15 K)-H°(0) = 28.41 ± 0.03 kJ/mol, and Φ°(298.15 K) = 104.0 ± 0.4 J/(mol K). The thermal behavior of potassium molybdate at elevated temperatures was studied by differential scanning calorimetry. The parameters of polymorphic transitions and fusion of potassium molybdate were determined.     

Crystal structure investigation of ternary molybdate K(Mg0.5Zr0.5).(MoO4)2

Crystals of K(Mg_0.5Zr_0.5).(MoO₄)₂ were grown, and the composition and crystal structure of the compound were refined in an X-ray diffraction study (CAD-4 automatic diffractometer, MoK_α radiation, 475 F(hkl), R=0.022). The parameters of the trigonal unit cell are: a=5.763(1); c=7.187(1) Å,Z=1, space group P3m1. A typical feature of a glaserite-like structure is atomic arrangement in two layers: at z=0 the Mg and Zr atoms are statistically distributed in the oxygen octahedra, and at z=0.5 the K atoms are distributed inside the icosahedra. In the second layer, Mo atoms with tetrahedral environment are also distributed.     

Crystal structural study of ternary molybdate LiRbBi2(MoO4)4

Single crystals of the title compound have been synthesized and its crystal structure has been determined. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c, Z = 2 (a = 5.3056, b = 12.976, c = 19.578 Å, = 92.583°, R = 0.029). A distinctive feature of the structure is lacy layers of eight-vertex Bi polyhedra and Mo tetrahedra connected to them via common vertices. me adjacent layen are linked together by ten-vertex Rb polyhedra and Li octahedra.Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences. Buryatian Institute of Natural Sciences, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences. Translated fromZhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 34, No. 5, pp. 152–156, September–October, 1993.Translated by T. Yudanova     

Phase equilibria in the Tl2MoO4-Nd2(MoO4)3-Hf(MoO4)2 system and the crystal structure of double molybdate TlNd(MoO4)2

The Tl₂MoO₄-Nd₂(MoO₄)₃-Hf(MoO₄)₂ system was studied in the subsolidus region using X-ray powder diffraction. New triple molybdates were found to exist in this system: Tl₅NdHf(MoO₄)₆ (5: 1: 2), TlNdHf_0.5(MoO₄)₃ (1: 1: 1), and Tl₂NdHf₂(MoO₄)_6.5 (2: 1: 4). The first TlNd(MoO₄)₂ single crystals were grown from melt solutions with spontaneous nucleation. Their crystal structure was refined from X-ray diffraction data (Bruker X8 Apex automated diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 386 F(hkl), R = 0.0136). The tetragonal unit cell parameters are as follows: a = 6.3000(2) Å, c = 9.5188(5) Å, V = 377.80(3) ų, Z = 2, ρ_calcd = 5.876 g/cm³, space group P4/nnc. The structure is a framework built of NdO₈ and TlO₈ tetragonal antiprisms linked via shared lateral edges and alternating in the checkerboard order. Layers share oxygen vertices with MoO₄ interlayer tetrahedra and are linked into the framework.     

A structural and theoretical investigation of equatorial cis and trans uranyl phosphinimine and uranyl phosphine oxide complexes UO2Cl2(Cy3PNH)2 and UO2Cl2(Cy3PO)2

Phosphinimine ligands (Cy3PNH) readily react with UO2Cl2(THF)3 (THF=tetrahydrofuran) to give UO2Cl2(Cy3PNH)2, which contains strong U-N interactions and exists as cis and trans isomers in the solid and solution state. Solution NMR experiments and computational analysis both support the trans form as the major isomer in solution, although the cis isomer becomes more stabilized with an increase in the dielectric constant of the solvent. Mayer bond orders, energy decomposition analysis, and examination of the molecular orbitals and total electron densities support a more covalent bonding interaction in the U-NHPCy3 bond compared with the analogous bond of the related U-OPCy3 compounds.     

Phase equilibria in the Tl2MoO4-Fe2(MoO4)3-Hf(MoO4)2 system and the crystal structure of ternary molybdate Tl(FeHf0.5)(MoO4)3

The subsolidus region of the ternary salt system Tl₂MoO₄-Fe₂(MoO₄)₃-Hf(MoO₄)₂ was studied by X-ray powder diffraction. New compounds Tl₅FeHf(MoO₄)₆ (5: 1: 2) and Tl(Fe,Hf_0.5)(MoO₄)₃ (1: 1: 1). were found to be formed in this system. Crystals of new ternary molybdate of the composition Tl(FeHf_0.5)(MoO₄)₃ were grown by spontaneous flux crystallization. Its composition and crystal structure were refined based on X-ray diffraction data. The mixed three-dimensional framework of the crystal structure is composed of Mo tetrahedra sharing O vertices with (Fe,Hf)O₆ octahedra. The thallium atoms occupy wide channels in the framework.     

Phase equilibrium in the Cs2MoO4-Bi2(MoO4)3-Zn(MoO4)2 system and the crystal structure of new triple molybdate Cs5BiZr(MoO4)6

The subsolidus region of the Cs₂MoO₄-Bi₂(MoO₄)₃-Zr(MoO₄) system was studied by X-ray powder diffraction. Quasi-binary sections were elucidated, and triangulation performed. Triple molybdates with the component ratios 5: 1: 2 (S ₁) and 2: 1: 4 (S ₂) were prepared for the first time. Crystals of cesium bismuth zirconium molybdate of the 5: 1: 2 stoichiometry (Cs₅BiZr(MoO₄)₆) were grown from fluxed melts with spontaneous nucleation. The composition and crystal structure of this triple molybdate were refined using X-ray diffraction data (collected on X8 APEX automated diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 2348 F(hkl), R = 0.0226). The trigonal unit cell parameters were as follows: a = b = 10.9569(2), c = 39.804(4) Å, V = 4138.4(4) ų, Z = 6, space group R $ \bar 3 The subsolidus region of the Cs₂MoO₄-Bi₂(MoO₄)₃-Zr(MoO₄) system was studied by X-ray powder diffraction. Quasi-binary sections were elucidated, and triangulation performed. Triple molybdates with the component ratios 5: 1: 2 (S ₁) and 2: 1: 4 (S ₂) were prepared for the first time. Crystals of cesium bismuth zirconium molybdate of the 5: 1: 2 stoichiometry (Cs₅BiZr(MoO₄)₆) were grown from fluxed melts with spontaneous nucleation. The composition and crystal structure of this triple molybdate were refined using X-ray diffraction data (collected on X8 APEX automated diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 2348 F(hkl), R = 0.0226). The trigonal unit cell parameters were as follows: a = b = 10.9569(2), c = 39.804(4) ?, V = 4138.4(4) ?³, Z = 6, space group R c. The mixed-metal three-dimensional framework in this structure is built of Mo tetrahedra and two sorts of (Bi,Zr)O₆ octahedra. Large interstices accommodate two sorts of cesium atoms. The Bi³⁺ and Zr⁴⁺ cation distributions over two positions were refined during structure solution. Original Russian Text ? B.G. Bazarov, T.V. Namsaraeva, R.F. Klevtsova, A.G. Anshits, T.A. Vereshchagina, R.V. Kurbatov, L.A. Glinskaya, K.N. Fedorov, Zh.G. Bazarova, 2008, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2008, Vol. 53, No. 9, pp. 1585–1589.     

Phase formation in the Rb2MoO4-Er2(MoO4)3-Hf(MoO4)2 system and the crystal structure of new triple molybdate Rb5ErHf(MoO4)6

The subsolidus region of the Rb₂MoO₄-Er₂(MoO₄)₃-Hf(MoO₄)₂ ternary salt system is studied using X-ray powder diffraction. A novel 5: 1: 2 triple molybdate, Rb₅ErHf(MoO₄)₆, is found to form in the system. Crystals of Rb₅ErHf(MoO₄)₆ are flux-grown under spontaneous nucleation conditions. The composition and crystal structure of Rb₅ErHf(MoO₄)₆ are refined in a single-crystal X-ray diffraction experiment (X8 APEX diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 1753 reflections, R = 0.0183). The crystals are trigonal; a = 10.7511(1) Å, c = 38.6543(7) Å, V = 3869.31(9) ų, d _calc = 4.462 g/cm³, Z = 6, space group $R\bar 3c$ . The mixed three-dimensional framework of the structure is formed of MoO₄ tetrahedra, each sharing corners with two ErO₆ and HfO₆ octahedra. Two types of Rb atoms occupy large cavities of the framework. The distribution of the Er³⁺ and Hf⁴⁺ cation over two positions is refined in the course of structure solution.     

Crystal structure investigation of ternary molybdate K5(Mn0.5Zr1.5).(MoO4)6

Crystals of K₅(Mn_0.5Zr_1.5).(MoO₄)₆ were grown, and the crystal structure of this compound was refined in an X-ray diffraction study (CAD-4 automatic diffractometer, MoK_α radiation, 1183 |F(hkl)|, R=0.027). The parameters of the trigonal unit cell are: a=b=10.584(1); c=37.576(3) Å; V=3645.4(3) ų; space group R3c; d_calc=3.606 g/cm³. In the structure, the altermating Mo tetrahedra and (Mn, Zr) octahedra form a three-dimensional mixed framework whosevoids contain potassium atoms of three types. The distribution of the Mn and Zr cations in two crystallographic positions has been refined.     

Double molybdate Tl2Mg4(MoO4)3: Synthesis, structure, and properties

Single crystals of molybdate Tl₂Mg₂(MoO₄)₃ are grown, and its crystal structure is refined in an X-ray diffraction experiment (an automated diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 914 F(hkl) reflections, R = 0.0459). The crystal are cubic with a = b = c = 10.700(1) Å, V = 1225.0(2) ų, Z = 4, space group P2₁3. The mixed 3D framework of the structure is built of MoO₄ tetrahedra and two types of corner-sharing MgO₆ octahedra. Two types of thallium atoms occupy large interstices.     

ChemInform Abstract: From 1∞ [(UO2)2O(MoO4)4]6‐ to 1∞ [(UO2)2(MoO4)3(MoO5)] 6‐ Infinite Chains in A6U2Mo4O21 (A: Na,K, Rb,Cs) Compounds: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Cs6 [(UO2)2(MoO4)3(MoO5)] .

Single crystals of the title compound are obtained from a melt of U₃O₈, MoO₃, and excess Cs₂CO₃ (Pt crucible, 950 °C, 12 h, cooling rate 5 °C/h).     

Synthesis and crystal structure of the binary molybdate Li8Bi2(MoO4)7

Single crystals of Li₈Bi₂(MoO₄)₇ were synthesized; the composition and crystal structure of this compound were determined from X-ray diffraction data (CAD-4 automatic diffractometer, MoK_a radiation, 1767 reflections, R = 0.031). The parameters of the tetragonal unit cell are as follows: a = 21.130, c = 5.287 Å, Z = 4, space group -14. The structure of the binary molybdate is a three-dimensional mixed framework of MoO₄ tetrahedra of four varieties, Bi eight-vertex potyhedra, and Li(l)O₆ and Li(2)O₆ octahedra. The large channels of the framework along the c axis contain MoO₄ tetrahedra of the fifth variety with Li(3)O₄ and Li(4)O₄ tetrahedra attached to them via common vertices and forming four symmetrically related chains of pyroxene type. The structure of Li₈Bi₂(MoO₄)₇ involves structural fragments of Li₃Fe(MoO₄)₃ and a-RbPr(MoO₄)₂ and is a new structural type in the class of binary molybdates and tungstates of uniand trivalent metals.