Synthesen und Kristallstrukturen von neuen Alkalimetall‐Selten‐Erd‐Telluriden der Zusammensetzungen KLnTe2 (Ln = La,Pr, Nd,Gd), RbLnTe2 (Ln = Ce,Nd) und CsLnTe2 (Ln = Nd)

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of New Alkali Metal Rare‐Earth Tellurides of the Compositions KLnTe₂ (Ln = La, Pr, Nd, Gd), RbLnTe₂ (Ln = Ce, Nd) and CsLnTe₂ (Ln = Nd) Of the compounds ALnQ₂ (A = Na, K, Rb, Cs; Ln = rare earth‐metal; Q = S, Se, Te) the crystal structures of the new tellurides KLaTe₂, KPrTe₂, KNdTe₂, KGdTe₂, RbCeTe₂, RbNdTe₂, and CsNdTe₂ were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray analyses. They all crystallize in the α‐NaFeO₂ type with space group R3¯m and three formula units in the unit cell. The lattice parameters are: KLaTe₂: a = 466.63(3) pm, c = 2441.1(3) pm; KPrTe₂: a = 459.73(2) pm, c = 2439.8(1) pm; KNdTe₂: a = 457.83(3) pm, c = 2443.9(2) pm; KGdTe₂: a = 449.71(2) pm, c = 2443.3(1) pm; RbCeTe₂: a = 465.18(2) pm, c = 2533.6(2) pm; RbNdTe₂: a = 459.80(3) pm, c = 2536.5(2) pm, and CsNdTe₂: a = 461.42(3) pm, c = 2553.9(3) pm. Characteristics of the α‐NaFeO₂ structure type as an ordered substitutional variant of the rock‐salt (NaCl) type are layers of corner‐sharing [(A⁺/Ln³⁺)(Te^2—)₆] octahedra with a layerwise alternating occupation by the cations A⁺ and Ln³⁺.     

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.     

Electronic band structures and physical properties of ALnTe4 and ALn3Te8 compounds (A=alkali metal; Ln=lanthanoid)

We report about the LMTO-ASA band structure, ELF and COHP calculations for a number of alkali metal rare earth tellurides of the formulas ALnTe₄ (A=K, Rb, Cs and Ln=Pr, Nd, Gd) and KLn₃Te₈ (Ln=Pr, Nd) to point out structure-properties relations. The ALnTe₄ compounds crystallize in the KCeSe₄ structure type with Te ions arranged in the form of 4.3².4.3 nets, in which interatomic homonuclear distances indicate an arrangement of isolated dumbbells. This could be verified by the COHP and ELF calculations, both of which revealed isolated [Te₂] units. But in contrast to the ionic formulation as A⁺Ln³⁺ ([Te₂]²⁻)₂, which can be deduced from this observation, the band structure calculations for KPrTe₄, KNdTe₄, RbNdTe₄ and CsNdTe₄ reveal metallic conductivity. This behavior was verified for KNdTe₄ by resistivity measurements performed by a standard four-probe technique. We explain these results by an incomplete carryover of electrons from the rare earth cation onto tellurium due to covalent bonding leaving parts of the Te-Te ppπ^* antibonding states unoccupied. On the other hand the calculations suggest insulating behavior for KGdTe₄ resulting from a complete filling of the Te-Te ppπ^* antibonding states due to the increased stability of the half filled 4f shell. The ALn₃Te₈ compounds crystallize in the KNd₃Te₈ structure type, a distorted addition-defect variant of the NdTe₃ type with 4⁴ Te nets. As polyanionic fragments L-shaped [Te₃]²⁻ and infinite zig-zag chains _∞¹[Te₄]⁴⁻ are observed (with interatomic homonuclear distances in the range 2.82-3.00 Å), which are separated from each other by distances in the range 3.27-3.49 Å. Again COHP calculations made evident that these latter interactions are secondary. Within the infinite zig-zag chains _∞¹[Te₄]⁴⁻ the Te ions at the corners of the chain have a higher negative charge than the linear coordinated ones in the middle. KPr₃Te₈ and KNd₃Te₈ are semiconductors, verified for the latter by resistivity measurements.     

Synthese,Struktur und Reaktivität von Tris‐, Bis‐ und Mono(2,4‐dimethylpentadienyl)‐Komplexen des Neodyms,Lanthans und des Yttriums

The tris(2,4‐dimethylpentadienyl) complexes [Ln(η⁵‐Me₂C₅H₅)₃] (Ln = Nd, La, Y) are obtained analytically pure by reaction of the tribromides LnBr₃·nTHF with the potassium compound K(Me₂C₅H₅)(thf)_n in THF in good yields. The structural characterization is carried out by X‐ray crystal structure analysis and NMR‐spectroscopically. The tris complexes can be transformed into the dimeric bis(2,4‐dimethylpentadienyl) complexes [Ln₂(η⁵‐Me₂C₅H₅)₄X₂] (Ln, X: Nd, Cl, Br, I; La, Br, I; Y, Br) by reaction with the trihalides THF solvates in the molar ratio 2:1 in toluene. Structure and bonding conditions are determined for selected compounds by X‐ray crystal structure analysis and NMR‐spectroscopically in general. The dimer‐monomer equilibrium existing in solution was investigated NMR‐spectroscopically in dependence of the donor strength of the solvent and could be established also by preparation of the corresponding monomer neutral ligand complexes [Ln(η⁵‐Me₂C₅H₅)₂X(L)] (Ln, X, L: Nd, Br, py; La, Cl, thf; Br, py; Y, Br, thf). Finally the possibilities for preparation of mono(2,4‐dimethylpentadienyl)lanthanoid(III)‐dibromid complexes are shown and the hexameric structure of the lanthanum complex [La₆(η⁵‐Me₂C₅H₅)₆Br₁₂(thf)₄] is proved by X‐ray crystal structure analysis.     

Syntheses and Characterization of 1,4‐Phenylenebisphosphonates,A[HO3PC6H4PO3H2] (A = Li,K, Rb,Cs, Tl,Ag and NH4) and Crystal Structure of 1,4‐Phenylenebisphosphonic Acid

Seven 1,4‐phenylenebisphosphonates of monovalent ions, A(HO₃PC₆H₄PO₃H₂) (A = Li, K, Rb, Cs, Tl, Ag and NH₄), were synthesized and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, spectroscopic and thermal methods. These compounds and the reported sodium analogue have four structure types. The sodium compound, one‐dimensional lithium compound and pillared‐layered cesium compounds have different structure types, whereas the potassium, rubidium, thallium, ammonium and silver compounds have a pillared ladder‐like structure. They undergo initial thermal decomposition in the range of 120–270 °C. Moreover, the single crystal X‐ray structure of 1,4‐phenylenebisphosphonic acid was determined.     

Zur Kristallstruktur von Rb2C2 und Cs2C2

On the Crystal Structure of Rb₂C₂ and Cs₂C₂ By reaction of rubidium or caesium solved in liquid ammonia with acetylene AC₂H with A = Rb, Cs was obtained, which was subsequently converted into the binary acetylide A₂C₂ in vacuum at temperatures of 520 K (Rb₂C₂) and 470 K (Cs₂C₂) using a surplus of the respective alkali metal. The crystal structures of the very air sensitive compounds were solved and refined by a combination of both neutron and X‐ray powder diffraction data. Rb₂C₂ as well as Cs₂C₂ coexist in two modifications. The hexagonal modification (P 6 2m, Z = 3) crystallises in the known Na₂O₂ structure type with two crystallographic independent sites for the C₂^2– dumbbells. For the orthorhombic modification (Pnma, Z = 4) a new structure type was found, which is related to the PbCl₂ structure type with ordered C₂^2– dumbbells occupying the Pb sites. Temperature dependent investigations between 4 K and the decomposition temperature by the means of neutron and X‐ray powder diffraction resulted in a very complex dynamic disorder of the C₂ dumbbells, which is still not completely understood. The frequencies of the C–C stretching vibration determined by the help of Raman spectroscopy fit nicely to the results obtained for other alkali metal acetylides and alkali metal hydrogen acetylides. These results seem to indicate that the electronegativity of the alkali metal has a strong influence on the frequency of the C–C stretching vibration.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von CsTe4

Preparation and Crystal Structure of CsTe₄ CsTe₄ results from a melting reaction at 570°C in sealed quartztubes. The starting materials Cs and Te in the molar ratio 1:4 are produced in a first step by controlled decomposition of the CsN₃ from mixtures of CsN₃ and Te (1:4) at 350°C. CsTe₄ is monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, with a = 7.857(1) Å, b = 7.286(1) Å, c = 14.155(2) Å, β = 93.83(1)°, and Z = 4. The tellurium atoms form a two-dimensional puckered layer built of from pseudo-trigonal-bipyramidal, T-shaped units Te₄^?. The central tellurium atom of this unit may be considered as a pseudo iodine. The compound is compared with other tellurides MTe_n having some like that unexpected principles of connection.     

Ln2(ClO4)2(H2I2O10) · 8H2O (Ln = Sm,Gd), a Lanthanide Perchlorate Mesodiperiodate forming a Novel Layer Structure

By slow evaporation of solutions containing Ln(ClO₄)₃ (Ln = Sm, Gd), H₅IO₆ and an excess of HClO₄, crystals of the title compounds could be obtained. Their structures were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The compounds crystallize in the monoclinic crystal system, space group P2₁/c. They contain Ln³⁺ ions, which are coordinated by [H₂I₂O₁₀]^4— anions forming two‐dimensional, cationic networks. These are separated by perchlorate ions, forming a layered structure.     

Jahn‐Teller‐Ordnung in Mangan(III)‐fluoridsulfaten. II. Phasenübergang und Verzwillingung bei K2[MnF3(SO4)] und 1D Magnetismus in Verbindungen A2[MnF3(SO4)] (A = K,NH4, Rb,Cs)

Jahn‐Teller Ordering in Manganese(III) Fluoride Sulfates. II. Phase Transition and Twinning of K₂[MnF₃(SO₄)] and 1D Magnetism in Compounds A₂[MnF₃(SO₄)] (A = K, NH₄, Rb, Cs) According to single‐crystal X‐ray investigations, K₂[MnF₃(SO₄)] crystallizes at low temperature, like the isostructural Rb, NH₄, and Cs analogues in space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, e.g. at 100 K with a = 7.197, b = 10.704, c = 8.427Å, β = 91.84°. Below about 300 K, the crystals are found to be [001] axis twins. Using a new integration method for area detector records, nearly complete intensity data could be gained allowing for structure refinements of similar quality as for untwinned crystals (e.g. at 100 K: wR₂ = 0.050, R = 0.020 for all reflections). With rising temperature, the monoclinic angle approaches continuously 90°. For an ordering parameter Δβ = β?90° a 2^nd‐order phase transition is observed with an exponent λ = 0.17. At the transition temperature of 280 K resulting from the fit, the monoclinic structure changes – with delay – to orthorhombic with the minimum super‐group Pnca, a = 7.243, b = 10.763, c = 8.457Å, R = 0.024, as found in an early structure determination at room temperature by Edwards 1971. In the chain‐like [MnF₃(SO₄)]^2? anions, manganese(III) is octahedrally coordinated by two trans‐terminal and two trans‐bridging fluorine ligands as well as by the O atoms of two trans‐bridging sulfate ligands. At low temperature, the octahedral elongation by the Jahn‐Teller effect alternates between a F–Mn–F and an O–Mn–O axis (antiferrodistortive ordering). All bridges are asymmetric. From about 320 K on they become symmetric. Due to 2D dynamical Jahn‐Teller effect all octahedra appear compressed. All compounds A₂[MnF₃(SO₄)] show 1D antiferromagnetism. The antiferrodistortive Jahn‐Teller order at low temperatures and the small bridge angles explain the much lower magnetic exchange energies and their inverse relation to the bridge angles as compared with other fluoromanganate(III) chain compounds with the usual ferrodistortive ordering.     

Die Kristallstruktur von KPr3Te8

Crystal Structure of KPr₃Te₈ Out of the compounds ALn₃Q₄ (A = Na, K, Rb, Cs; Ln = Lanthanoid; Q = S, Se and Te) the crystal structure of the telluride KPr₃Te₈ was determined by X‐ray single‐crystal structure analysis. Single crystals of the compound were synthesized by a flux technique with K₂Te₃ as flux after separation of the K₂Te₃ excess by extraction with absolute dimethylformamide (DMF). The compound crystallizes monoclinically in space group P12₁/c1 with the lattice parameters a = 1390.58(7) pm, b = 1291.06(6) pm, c = 900, 18(5) pm and β = 99, 264(6)° isotypically to KNd₃Te₈. Characteristics in the crystal structure of KPr₃Te₈ are L‐shaped units of three tellurium atoms [Te₃]^2— as well as infinite zig‐zag chains of tellurium atoms [Te₄]^4—. The shortest interatomic distances in the chain are alternating only slightly with 298 and 300 pm and are in the range of partial bonds. Both structure elements are arranged in almost planar layers and are interconnected with each other by secondary interactions revealing interatomic distances in the range of 327 to 349 pm. The crystal structure of KPr₃Te₈ can be regarded as a addition‐defect variant of the binary NdTe₃ structure type. This finding is illustrated by group‐subgroup relations in form of a so called Bärnighausen family tree.     

Alkalimetalltetraethinylozincate und ‐cadmate AI2M(C2H)4 (AI = Na — Cs,M = Zn,Cd): Synthese,Kristallstruktur und spektroskopische Eigenschaften

Alkali Metal Tetraethinylozincates and ‐cadmates A^I₂M(C₂H)₄ (A^I = Na — Cs, M = Zn, Cd): Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Spectroscopic Properties By reaction of A^IC₂H (A^I = Na — Cs) with divalent zinc and cadmium salts in liquid ammonia the alkali metal tetraethinylozincates and ‐cadmates A^I₂M(C₂H)₄ (M = Zn, Cd) were accessible as polycrystalline powders. While Na₂M(C₂H)₄ is amorphous to X‐rays and the crystal structure of Cs₂Zn(C₂H)₄ could not be solved up to now, the remaining compounds are isotypic to the already known crystal structures of the potassium compounds, as was deduced from powder diffraction with X‐rays and synchrotron radiation. They crystallise in the tetragonal space group I4₁a, contain [M(C₂H)₄]^2— tetrahedra and show structural relationships to the scheelit and anatas structure types. Raman spectroscopic investigations confirm the existence of tetrahedral fragments with C‐C triple bonds in the alkali as well as in the amorphous alkaline earth metal compounds A^IIM(C₂H)₄ (A^II = Mg — Ba, M = Zn, Cd).     

Heteropentanuclear Oxalato‐Bridged nd–4f (n=4, 5) Metal Complexes with NO Ligand: Synthesis,Crystal Structures,Aqueous Stability and Antiproliferative Activity

A series of heteropentanuclear oxalate‐bridged Ru(NO)‐Ln (4d–4f) metal complexes of the general formula (nBu₄N)₅[Ln{RuCl₃(μ‐ox)(NO)}₄], where Ln=Y ( 2 ), Gd ( 3 ), Tb ( 4 ), Dy ( 5 ) and ox=oxalate anion, were obtained by treatment of (nBu₄N)₂[RuCl₃(ox)(NO)] ( 1 ) with the respective lanthanide salt in 4:1 molar ratio. The compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry, while 1 , 2 , and 5 were in addition analyzed by X‐ray crystallography, 1 by Ru K‐edge XAS and 1 and 2 by ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. X‐ray diffraction showed that in 2 and 5 four complex anions [RuCl₃(ox)(NO)]^2? are coordinated to Y^III and Dy^III, respectively, with formation of [Ln{RuCl₃(μ‐ox)(NO)}₄]^5? (Ln=Y, Dy). While Y^III is eight‐coordinate in 2 , Dy^III is nine‐coordinate in 5 , with an additional coordination of an EtOH molecule. The negative charge is counterbalanced by five nBu₄N⁺ ions present in the crystal structure. The stability of complexes 2 and 5 in aqueous medium was monitored by UV/Vis spectroscopy. The antiproliferative activity of ruthenium‐lanthanide complexes 2 – 5 were assayed in two human cancer cell lines (HeLa and A549) and in a noncancerous cell line (MRC‐5) and compared with those obtained for the previously reported Os(NO)‐Ln (5d–4f) analogues (nBu₄N)₅[Ln{OsCl₃(ox)(NO)}₄] (Ln=Y ( 6 ), Gd ( 7 ), Tb ( 8 ), Dy ( 9 )). Complexes 2 – 5 were found to be slightly more active than 1 in inhibiting the proliferation of HeLa and A549 cells, and significantly more cytotoxic than 5d–4f metal complexes 6 – 9 in terms of IC₅₀ values. The highest antiproliferative activity with IC₅₀ values of 20.0 and 22.4 μM was found for 4 in HeLa and A549 cell lines, respectively. These cytotoxicity results are in accord with the presented ICP‐MS data, indicating five‐ to eightfold greater accumulation of ruthenium versus osmium in human A549 cancer cells.     

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.     

Self‐Assembly of Polyoxometalate‐Supported Ln‐H nydroxo/Oxo Clusters with 1D Extended Structure: [LnIII(H2O)7Cr(OH)6Mo6O18]n·4nH2O (Ln = Ce,Sm, Eu)

Three novel polyoxometalate compounds consisting of Anderson‐type anions and trivalent lanthanide cations, [Ln(H₂O)₇Cr(OH)₆Mo₆O₁₈]_n·4nH₂O (Ln = Ce 1 ; Sm 2 ; Eu 3 ), have been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR spectra, and TG analyses. Single crystal X‐ray diffractions reveal that the structures of the 1:1 composite compound formed by the heteropolyanion [Cr(OH)₆Mo₆O₁₈]^3? as the building unit and the [Ln(H₂O)₇]³⁺ complex fragment as the linker, which exhibit a type of zig‐zag chain with alternating cations and anions through the Mo‐Ot′‐Ln‐Ot′‐Mo linkage in the crystal. The magnetic properties of 1 ? 3 have been studied by measuring their magnetic susceptibility over the temperature range of 2‐300 K. The UV‐vis spectra of 1 give the Mo‐O and Cr^III‐O charge transfer transitions at 203 and 543 nm, respectively. In addition, the fluorescent characteristic transition of the Eu³⁺ ions in compound 3 is reported.     

Über ternäre Pseudohalogeno-dicyanomercurate(II) MHg(CN)2X (M = Na,K, Rb,Cs; X = NCO,NCS und N3)

On the Ternary Pseudohalogeno-dicyanomercurates(II) MHg(CN)₂X (M = Na, K, Rb, Cs; X = NCO, NCS, N₃) The structures of the pseudohalogeno-dicyanomercurates MHg(CN)₂X · nH₂O, formed by reaction of Hg(CN)₂ with alkalipseudohalides MX (M = Na, K, Rb, Cs; X = NCO, NCS N₃) in aqueous solutions containing digonal Hg(CN)₂ molecules besides M⁺ and X^? anions. Therefore the compounds can be formulated as double salts MX · Hg(CN)₂. There are three types of structures with different values of crystal water whose structures have been determined by X-ray analysis of the cyanates NaHg(CN)₂OCN · 2H₂O, KHg (CN)₂OCN and CsHg(CN)₂OCN · H₂O.     

Quervernetzung lamellarer Schichten mit Hilfe von (O–H…O)‐Wasserstoffbrücken: Strukturen von M⊕⊖N(SO2C6H4‐4‐COOH)2 (M⊕ = K⊕, Rb⊕, Cs⊕)

Structures of Ionic Di(arenesulfonyl)amides. 4. Cross‐Linking Lamellar Layers by O–H…O Hydrogen Bonds: Structures of M^⊕⊖N(SO₂C₆H₄‐4‐COOH)₂ (M^⊕ = K^⊕, Rb^⊕, Cs^⊕) Syntheses and low‐temperature X‐ray crystal structures are reported for M^IN(SO₂C₆H₄‐4‐COOH)₂, where M = K (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, Z′ = 1), M = Rb (monoclinic, P2₁, Z = 4, Z′ = 2), or M = Cs (monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 4, Z′ = 1). The three compounds are examples of layered inorgano‐organic solids where the inorganic component is comprised of metal cations and N(SO₂)₂ groups and the outer regions are formed by the 4‐carboxy substituted phenyl rings of the folded anions. In the two‐dimensional coordination networks, K^⊕ and Cs^⊕ adopt irregular and chemically distinct [MN₁O₇] octacoordinations, whereas the independent Rb^⊕ cations attain irregular nonacoordinations of type [RbN₂O₇] or [RbO₉] respectively. The crystal packings of the compounds are governed by self‐assembly of parallel layers through exhaustive hydrogen bonding between carboxylic acid groups, resulting in a dense array of cyclic (COOH)₂ motifs within the interlamellar regions.     

Synthesis and Structure of Ln2(H4IO6)(I2O10)·H3O·5 H2O (Ln=Pr,Nd, Sm), a Lanthanide Periodate Diperiodate

By slow evaporation of solutions containing Ln(ClO₄)₃ (Ln=Pr, Nd, Sm), H₅IO₆ and an excess of HClO₄, crystals of the title compounds could be obtained. Their structures were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The compounds crystallize in the monoclinic crystal system, space group I2/a. They contain two types of periodate ions: octahedral H₄IO₆ groups and two crystallographically different I₂O₁₀ groups, which consist of two edge‐sharing octahedra. These anions coordinate to the cations as bridging groups yielding a three‐dimensional network. Together with some water of crystallization, a coordination number of 9 is achieved around the lanthanide ions with a tri‐capped trigonal prismatic geometry.     

Darstellung,Schwingungsspektren und Struktur von Oxotetrafluorovanadaten MIVOF4 (MI = Na,K, Rb,Cs, Tl, (CH3)4N)

Preparation, Vibrational Spectra, and Structure of Oxotetrafluorovanadates M^IVOF₄ (M^I = Na, K, Rb, Cs, Tl, (CH₃)₄N) The compounds M^IVOF₄ (M^I = K, Rb, Cs, Tl) and M^IVOF₄ · H₂O (M^I = Na, (CH₃)₄N) have been prepared. The crystal structure of KVOF₄ has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The VOF-ions form endless chains by fluorine bridges. The lengths of the bridge bonds are 1.875(7) and 2.333(7) Å. The terminal V? O- and V? F-distances are 1.572(8) and 1.793 Å (mean value), respectively. The vibrational spectra have been registered and assigned.     

Ternäre Alkalimetall‐Übergangsmetall‐Acetylide der Zusammensetzung A2MC2 mit A = Rb,Cs und M = Pd,Pt

Ternary Alkali Metal Transition Metal Acetylides A₂MC₂ with A = Rb, Cs, and M = Pd, Pt By the reaction of Rb₂C₂ and Cs₂C₂ with palladium or platinum powder in sealed glass ampoules at 653 K ternary acetylides A₂MC₂ (A = Rb, Cs; M = Pd, Pt) were obtained. Their crystal structures were solved and refined by means of X‐ray powder investigations (Na₂PdC₂ structure type, P 3 m1, Z = 1). The crystal structures are characterised by [M(C₂)_2/2^2–] chains separated by the alkali metals. Raman spectroscopic investigations revealed wave numbers of the C–C stretching vibrations between 1833 and 1842 cm^–1, which are in good agreement with the results of the analogous sodium and potassium compounds.     

Darstellung,Eigenschaften, röntgenographische und spektroskopische Untersuchung von Tl4Nb2S11 und Tl4Ta2S11

On Polychalcogenides of Thallium with M₂Q₁₁ Groups as a Structural Building Block. I Preparation, Properties, X‐ray Diffractometry, and Spectroscopic Investigations of Tl₄Nb₂S₁₁ and Tl₄Ta₂S₁₁ The new ternary compounds Tl₄Nb₂S₁₁ and Tl₄Ta₂S₁₁ were prepared using Thallium polysulfide melts. Tl₄M₂S₁₁ crystallises isotypically to K₄Nb₂S_8.9Se_2.1 in the triclinic space group P 1 with a = 7.806(2) Å, b = 8.866(2) Å, c = 13.121(3) Å, α = 72.72(2)°, β = 88.80(3)°, and γ = 85.86(2)° for M = Nb and a = 7.837(1) Å, b = 8.902(1) Å, c = 13.176(1) Å, α = 72.69(1)°, β = 88.74(1)°, and γ = 85.67(1)° for M = Ta. The interatomic distances as well as angles within the [M₂S₁₁]^4– anions are similar to those of the previously reported data for analogous alkali metal polysulfides. Significant differences between Tl₄M₂S₁₁ and A₄M₂S₁₁ (A = K, Rb, Cs) are obvious for the shape of the polyhedra around the electropositive elements. The two title compounds melt congruently at 732 K (M = Nb) and 729 K (M = Ta). The optical band gaps were estimated as 1.26 eV for Tl₄Nb₂S₁₁ and as 1.80 eV for the Tantalum compound.