Molecular Dynamics Studies of the Kinetics of Phase Changes in Clusters IV： Crystal Nucleation from Molten （NaCl）256 and （NaCl）500 Clusters

Molecular dynamics computer simulation based on the Born-Mayer-Huggins potential function has been carried out to study the effects of duster size and temperature on the nucleation rate of sodium chloride dusters in the temperature range of 580 K to 630 K. Clusters with 256 and 500 NaCl molecules have been studied and the results have been compared with those obtained from 108 molecule dusters. The melting point (MP) of the clusters were observed to increase with the size of the clusters and can be well described by a linear equation MP =1107(37)-1229(23)N^-1/3(N is the number of molecules in the duster).The nucleation rate was found to decrease with increasing the duster size or temperature. Various nucleation theories have been used to interpret the nucleation rates obtained from this molecular dynamics simulation. It is possible to use a constant diffuse interface thickness to interpret the nucleation rate from the diffuse interface theory in the temperature range of this study. However, the interfacinl free energy estimated from classical nucleation theory and diffuse interface theory increases too fast with increasing the temperature while that from Gran-Gunton theory does not change with changing temperatures.The sizes of critical nuclei estimated from all the theories are smaller than those estimated from our simulations.     

纳米粒子相变的分子动力学研究：Cu453的性质、结构与结晶成核

Molecular dynamics （MD） computer simulations have been carried out to study the structures, properties and crystal nucleation of nanoparticles with 453 Cu atoms. Structure information was analyzed from the MD simulations, while properties of nanoparticles of Cu453, such as melting point, freezing temperature, heat capacity and mo- lar volumes, have been estimated. The face center cubic （FCC） phase and icosahedron （Ih） phase were observed during the quenching process, and nucleation rates of crystallization to FCC crystal of Cu453 at temperatures of 650, 700, 750, and 800 K were analyzed. Both classical nucleation theory （CNT） and diffuse interface theory （DIT） were used to interpret our observed nucleation rates. The free energy and diffuse interface thickness between the liquid and the FCC crystal phases were estimated by the CNT and DIT respectively, and the results show that the DIT does not work properly to the system.     

Crystal Structure of Ternary Molybdate Rb5FeHf(MoO4)6 — a New Phase in the Rb2MoO4-Fe2(MoO4)3-Hf(MoO4)2 System

Physicochemical analysis (XRPA, DTA) was used to study phase equilibria in a ternary salt system Rb₂MoO₄-Fe₂(MoO₄)₃-Hf(MoO₄)₂ in the subsolidus region. Ternary molybdates with compositions 5:1:3, 5:1:2, and 1:1:1 have been found and synthesized. Crystal and thermal characteristics have been determined. Single crystals of the ternary molybdate Rb₅FeHf(MoO₄)₆ with a composition of 5:1:2 were grown. The crystal structure of the compound was solved using X-ray diffractometry (CAD-4 automatic diffractometer, MoK _α radiation, 1766 F(hkl), R = 0.0298). Hexagonal crystals with unit cell dimensions: a = b = 10.124(1) Å, c =15.135(3) Å, V = 1343.4(4) ų, Z = 2, ρ_calc = 4.008 g/cm³, space group P6₃. The mixed three-dimensional framework of the structure is formed from two sorts of MoO₄ tetrahedra and Fe and Hf octahedra linked through their common O-vertices. Rubidium atoms of three varieties occupy the large voids of the framework.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by B. G. Bazarov, R. F. Klevtsova, A. D. Tsyrendorzhieva, L. A. Glinaskaya, and Zh. G. Bazarova__________Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 6, pp. 1038–1043, November–December, 2004.     

四核钴羰基簇合物Co4(CO)8(μ-CO)2(μ4-PSR)2的合成和晶体结构

The title compounds Co4(CO)8(μ-CO)2 (μ4-PSR) [R=-CH3, -C2H5, -C(CH3)3,-(CHa)4CH3] were synthesized by the reaction of Co2(CO)8 with RSPCl2. They were characterized by IR, 1HNMR, elemental analysis. The crystal and molecular structure of Co4(Co)8(μ-CO)2 (μ4-PSC2H5) has been determined by single crystal diffraction method. Crystal data: monoclinic, space group P21 /c, with a=8-445(3), 6=8.562(3), c= 17.125(6)Å, β=104.26 (3)' 9 V=1200.1Å3, Z=2, Dc=1.937gcm-3. Its molecular structure contains an octahedral Co4P2 skeleton which consists of a rectangular four cobalt atoms core and the Co4 core is capped above and below by two quadruply bridging PSR ligands.     

Crystal and Molecular Structure of trans-[Pd(Bu2S)2(NO2)2]

Single crystals of the [PdL₂(NO₂)₂] complex were obtained for the first time, where L is di-n-butylsulfide. Single crystal and powder diffraction studies provided new data on the molecular and crystal structure of this compound.     

表面能与晶体生长/溶解动力学研究的新动向

界面现象使物质在结晶过程中出现了临界现象.但最近的研究指出在物质溶解过程中,在表面能量的控制下也存在着临界现象以及尺寸效应.实验发现,当晶体自身小到一 定的程度时(通常在纳米尺度上并和临界蚀坑的大小相近),在溶解过程中其速度会自发降 低,反应被抑制乃至停止.尽管在热力学上表面能的因素可以赋予小颗粒晶体较大的溶解度 ,但表面能却也能通过对临界条件的控制而使这些微粒在动力学上不被溶解.这个发现不仅 解决了纳米颗粒在水溶液中稳定性的问题,而且还从动力学的角度解释了生物矿物选择纳米 尺度作为其基本构成单元的原因.由于表面能和晶体生长/溶解的动力学有着密切的关系, 我们可以通过对表面能的调节来修改它们的动力学速度和晶体的形貌.反过来,也可以用动力学的方法来测定表面能及表面吸附/脱附常数等.相对于常规的界面研究手段,通过生 长和溶解动力学途径所得的数据有着很好的可靠性及重复性.我们认为,晶体生长和溶解的 动力学和表面能的研究相结合,不仅为界面研究提供了新的思路和方法,而且也会推动晶体生长和材料科学的发展.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Spectroscopic and Magnetic Behavior of the Mn7(HOXO3)4(XO4)2(X=As, P) Compounds. Crystal Structure of Mn7(HOAsO3)4(AsO4)2

The Mn₇(HOXO₃)₄(XO₄)₂ (X=As, P) compounds have been synthesized by using hydrothermal conditions. The arsenate phase was obtained under autogeneous pressure at 170°C. However, more drastic conditions at both pressure and temperature were necessary in the attainment of the phosphate compound. The crystal structure of Mn₇(HOAsO₃)₄(AsO₄)₂ was solved using single-crystal data. The unit-cell parameters are a=6.810(3) Å, b=8.239(2) Å, c=10.011(4) Å, α=104.31(2)°, β=108.94(3)°, γ=101.25(2)°. Triclinic, P-1 with Z=1. The isostructural Mn₇(HOPO₃)₄(PO₄)₂ phase was characterized from X-ray powder diffraction techniques. The crystal structure of both compounds consists of zig-zag chains constructed by dimeric edge-sharing Mn₂O₁₀ octahedra linked through the MnO₅ trigonal bipyramids. The three-dimensional framework is completed by the connection between isolated MnO₆ entities to the dimers octahedra and trigonal bipyramids. The existence of hydrogenarsenate and hydrogenphosphate anions has been confirmed by IR and Raman spectroscopies. Magnetic measurements indicate the existence of antiferromagnetic interactions in both compounds, which are slightly stronger in the arsenate phase.     

2，2，3-三甲基丁烷(C7H16)晶体的成核动力学

High temperature solid phase I of 2,2,3-trimethylbutane(C7H16)(TMB) was investigated by X-ray powder diffraction. The electron diffraction technique for observing the kinetics of phase transitions in the condensed matter has been applied to study the freezing of TMB clusters with diameter of~13nm. Cluster beams were generated from the supersonically expanded TMB vapor with mole fraction of 0.01 in neon carrier gas. The freezing evolution was monitored by electron diffraction in interval of 7-9 μs. Clusters with an average size of ~5,500 molecules were observed to freeze into the solid phase I at a nucleation rate of 3.5 × 1028 m-3•s- 1 at the freezing temperature of clusters, ～170K. The estimated growth rate of postcritical nuclei indicates that the observed nucleation in the present experiment corresponds to mononuclear freezing of the clusters into single crystals of solid phase I.     

2∞[Yb2(NH2)2( Pz )4][Yb(NH3)2( Pz )3 Pz H]: Electride Induced Synthesis of a 2D-Ytterbium-Pyrazolate Network

Summary. ² _∞[Yb₂(NH₂)₂(Pz)₄][Yb(NH₃)₂(Pz)₃ PzH], Pz ⁻ = pyrazolate anion, PzH = pyrazole, C₃H₄N₂ is obtained by the reaction of ytterbium metal with pyrazole in liquid ammonia and subsequent increase of the temperature to 200°C resulting in the formation of colorless single crystals of the compound. The X-ray single crystal analysis reveals that the structure consists of ² _∞[Yb₂(NH₂)₂(Pz)₄] planes with neutral [Yb(NH₃)₂(Pz)₃ PzH] monomeric molecules that are located between the planes and ytterbium is trivalent. This is the first example of a two-dimensional network structure of an organic amine of the rare earth elements that derives from an electride induced synthesis. The product decomposes under release of ammonia outside its sealed reaction vessel, viz. if the NH₃ pressure is removed.     

新配合物[Cd(H2O)2(phen)2](PA)2的制备及晶体结构

The new compound was prepared by the reaction of Cd(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O,1,10-phenanthroline (phen)and picric acid (HPA)(ratio 1∶3∶2) in methanol-aqueous solution refluxing for 4 hours. The crystals used for X-ray analysis was obtained by slow evaporation of the solution at room temperature. The crystal compound is in triclinic with space group with a=1.1363(4)nm,b=1.2593(2)nm,c=1.3972(4)nm,α=93.97(2)?,β=100.84(3)?,γ=106.29(2)?,Z=2,V=1.8690(9)nm³,D_c=1.715g·cm^-3, μ(MoKα)=0.677mm^-1,F(000)=972,R=0.0907,wR=0.2240. In the complex, the Cd(Ⅱ) cation is octahedrally coordinated to two 1,10-phenanthroline ligands and two water molecules in cis disposition. As outer sphere, picrate anions are combined with inner by hydrogen bond and static electricity interaction.     

A Suberato-Pillared Mn(II) Coordination Polymer: Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Magnetic Properties of Mn2(H2O)[O2C(CH2)6CO2]2

A suberato-pillared Mn(II) coordination polymer Mn₂(H₂O)(C₈H₁₂O₄)₂ was hydrothermally synthesized at 170°C for 3 days and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: monoclinic, C2/c, Z=4, a=26.544(5), b=7.617(2), c=9.187(2) Å, β=105.38(2)°, V=1791.0(7) ų, R₁=0.064 and wR₂=0.162. The compound shows a layered structure consisting of inorganic Mn oxygen polyhedral layers and organic regions. The inorganic Mn oxygen layers are generated from Mn₂O₁₀ bioctahedral units, which share corners with neighbors to form zigzag chains along the [001] direction and are, along the [010] direction, further connected by carboxylate groups of the suberato ligands and hydrogen bonds. The magnetic studies indicated that the compound becomes antiferromagnetic at low temperatures with T_Néel=12 K and follows Curie-Weiss law χ_m(T+22.429)= 4.48 cm³ mol⁻¹ K between 25 and 300 K. Upon heating in Ar stream, Mn₂(H₂O)(C₈H₁₂O₄)₂ decomposes in three steps.     

Refinement of Phase Formation in the Na2MoO4-Hf(MoO4)2 System. Crystal Structure of the New Binary Molybdate Na8Hf(MoO4)6

Phase equilibria in the subsolidus region of the Na₂MoO₄-Hf(MoO₄)₂ system have been investigated. The existence of Na₂Hf(MoO₄)₃ was confirmed, and a new binary molybdate, Na₈Hf(MoO₄)₆, has been found, whose crystal structure with dimensions a = 20.661(3) Å, b = 9.816(1) Å, c = 13.796(3) Å, β = 113.47(1)°, Z = 4, space group C2/_c, _R = 0.023 is similar to that of K₈Hf(MoO₄)₆. In the structure, each HfO₆ octahedron is linked (through common vertices) to six MoO₄ tetrahedra, forming [Hf(MoO₄)₆]⁸⁻ cluster groups. Between the groups are Na⁺ ions having considerably distorted tetragonal pyramidal or octahedral oxygen surroundings; c.n. of sodium here is 5 or 6 versus c.n. = 7–9 of potassium in K₈Hf(MoO₄)₆. The open irregular environment of sodium and the continuous three-dimensional openwork of oxygen polyhedra around sodium suggest that Na₈Hf(MoO₄)₆ or its analogs may be good ion conductors.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by S. F. Solodovnikov, B. G. Bazarov, L. V. Balsanova, Z. A. Solodovnikova, and Zh. G. Bazarova__________Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 6, pp. 1044–1048, November–December, 2004.     

二维网状Cu(ntp)2(H2O)4晶体的直接合成、晶体结构和热分解机理研究

用直接法合成了配合物Cu(ntp)₂(H₂O)₄，并测定了其晶体结构。分子式为C₁₆H₁₆CuN₂O₁₆。晶体属单斜晶系，C2/c空间群，晶胞参数为a=2.266 5(7) nm, b=0.706 8(2) nm, c=1.575 5(4) nm, β=126.42(1)°。对晶体进行了DSC和TG-DTG热分析，根据结果提出了可能的热分解过程。     

Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of the Two Misfit Layer Compounds: [SrGd0.5S1.5]1.16 NbS2 and [Sr(Fe,Nb)0.5S1.5]1.13 NbS2

Crystal structures of two new misfit compounds, [SrGd_0.5S_1.5]_1.16NbS₂ and [Sr(Fe,Nb)_0.5S_1.5]_1.13NbS₂, were determined through the composite approach, i.e., by refining each subpart (Q, H-parts, and the common part) of these composite materials, separately. The Q-part is a three-atom-thick layer, with the NaCl-type structure, where external SrS planes enclose the inner GdS or (Fe,Nb)S plane; the structural difference between these two compounds lies in the central layer within the Q-part: Gd and S atoms are in special positions (octahedral coordination), while Fe and S atoms are statistically distributed on split (×4) positions (tetrahedral coordination) around a central unique site (=special position occupied by Nb). The H-part is a sandwich of sulfur planes enclosing the inner Nb plane as observed for the structure of the binary compound NbS₂ itself. The Sr-Gd derivative shows a paramagnetic behavior in the whole studied temperature range (2-300 K). On the other hand, antiferromagnetic interactions occur in the Sr-Fe derivative; the complex magnetic behavior of this compound is related to the statistical distribution of Fe atoms which leads to frustration of the magnetic interactions. At room temperature, experimental values obtained from Mössbauer spectrum correspond to Fe³⁺ in tetrahedral sulfur environment: isomer shift δ=0.32 mm s⁻¹, and quadrupole splitting ΔE=0.48 mm s⁻¹.     

A New Paramagnetic Pd(dmit)2 Salt: Tris(2,2′-Bipyridine)Nickel(II) Bis(1,3-Dithiole-2-Thione-4,5-Dithiolato)Palladate(II) Mono-Acetonitrile; [Ni(bpy)3][Pd(dmit)2]·CH3CN

Combination of the [Ni(bpy)₃]²⁺ cation complex and the [Pd(dmit)₂]⁻ anion (dmit=C₃S₅²⁻=1,3-dithiole-2thione-4,5-dithiolate) has resulted in the paramagnetic [Ni(bpy)₃][Pd(dmit)₂]·CH₃CN compound, a suitable precursor for a molecular magnetic conductor. Its crystal structure consists of a Pd(dmit)₂ anion arrangement that is quite different from segregated stack layers often found for M(dmit)₂−based compounds. The reduction of the [Pd(dmit)₂]^- to the 2− charged anion in the title compound most probably is the result of a charge disproportionation between Pd(dmit)₂ anions.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the First Ammonium Indium(III) Phosphate NH4In(OH)PO4 with Spiral Chains of InO4(OH)2

An ammonium indium hydrogen phosphate, NH₄In(OH)PO₄, was synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions, and the crystal structure was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction method. The compound crystallizes with the RbIn(OH)PO₄ type with the following data: M_r=244.84, tetragonal, tP104, P4₃2₁2 (No.96), a=9.416(2) Å, c=11.159(3) Å, V=989.9(3) ų, Z=8, D_x=3.288 g cm⁻³, λ=0.71073 Å, μ=50.34 cm⁻¹, F(000)=928, T=293 K, R1=0.0606, wR2=0.1472 for 91 variables and 1813 contributing unique reflections. The structure is characterized by chiral InO₄(OH)₂ chains along the c axis formed by sharing OH corners. The chains are isolated by PO₄ tetrahedra leading to a three-dimensional framework structure with channels occupied by NH₄⁺ ions. The framework structure is similar to that of KIn(OH)PO₄ and γ-NaTiOPO₄. The hydrogen bonds formed by NH₄⁺ with the polyhedral oxygen atoms play an important role in the anisotropic changes of the lattice with respect to its alkali metal analogues. The topological construction of the title structure can be considered as an augmented 4,6-net with larger porosity.     

梯形结构有机锡配合物{[(p-MeC6H4CH2)2Sn]2(O)(Cl)OC2H5}2的合成和晶体结构

The title compound {[(p-MeC₆H₄CH₂)₂Sn]₂(O)(Cl)OC₂H₅}₂ was synthesized by the reaction of bis(p-met-hylbenzyl)tin dichloride with KOH in ethanol. The crystal structure of the complex has been determined by X- ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P2₁/c with a=1.114 0(19) nm, b=2.423 1(3) nm, c=2.521 1(3) nm, β=99.398(3)°, V=6.714(16) nm³, Z=4, D_c=1.493 g·cm^-3, μ(Mo Kα)=15.94 cm^-1, F(000)=3 024, R₁=0.049 9, wR=0.101 7. The crystal structure shows that the coordination geometry of tin is a distorted trigonal bipyramid, and the ladder-like structure is shaped by three Sn₂O₂ planar four-membered rings. CCDC: 639682.     

Four isomers from the oxidative addition of Me3SnH to Os(CO)2(PPh3)3 and the crystal structure of Os(SnMeI2)I(CO)2(PPh3)2, in which the pairs of CO and PPh3 ligands are mutually trans

Reaction between Os(CO)₂(PPh₃)₃ and Me₃SnH produces Os(SnMe₃)H(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂ (1). Multinuclear NMR studies of solutions of 1 reveal the presence of four geometrical isomers, the major one being that with mutually cis triphenylphosphine ligands and mutually trans CO ligands. Os(SnMe₃)H(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂ undergoes a redistribution reaction, at the trimethylstannyl ligand, when treated with Me₂SnCl₂ giving Os(SnMe₂Cl)H(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂ (2). Solutions of 2 again show the presence of four isomers but now the major isomer is that with mutually trans triphenylphosphine ligands and mutually cis CO ligands. The redistribution reaction of 1 with SnI₄ produces Os(SnMeI₂)H(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂ (3) which exists in solution as only one isomer, that with mutually trans triphenylphosphine ligands and mutually trans CO ligands. Treatment of 3 with I₂ cleaves the Os-H bond with retention of geometry giving Os(SnMeI₂)I(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂ (4). The crystal structure of 4 has been determined. No isomerization of the trans dicarbonyl complex 4 occurs when 4 is heated, instead there is a formal loss of “MeSnI” and formation of OsI₂(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂ (5).