A New 1-D Chain ofγ-Hg3S2Br2Constructed from Hg4S4Squares:Solid-state Synthesis,Structure and Optical Properties

A new metal chalcogenide,γ-Hg₃S₂Br₂(1),has been prepared by moderate-temperature solid-state reaction,and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.Compound 1 crystallizes in space group Cmmm of orthorhombic system with a=9.1923(18),b=18.2262(5),c=4.6251(7)?,V=774.9(3)?³and Z=4.In the structure,two Hg(1),two Hg(2)and four S(1)atoms form a near square Hg₄S₄,and such squares are linked by Hg(3)atoms nearly linearly coordinated to two S1 atoms of two parallel Hg₄S₄squares to form one-dimensional infinite Hg₆S₄chains along c direction.Optical absorption spectra reveal the presence of sharp optical gap of 2.80 eV for 1.IR spectrum,TGA and electric resistivity have been investigated.     

High-pressure synthesis, crystal structures, and characterization of CdVO3−δ and solid solutions CdVO3-NaVO3

CdVO_3−δ and solid solutions of Cd_1−xNa_xVO₃ with the GdFeO₃-type perovskite structure were prepared using a high-pressure (6 GPa) and high-temperature technique. No significant oxygen and cation deficiency was found in CdVO₃. Cd_1−xNa_xVO₃ are formed in the compositional range of 0?x?0.2. CdVO₃ and Cd_1−xNa_xVO₃ demonstrate metallic conductivity and Pauli paramagnetism between 2 and 300 K. A large electronic contribution to the specific heat (γ=13.4 and ) for CdVO₃ and Cd_0.8Na_0.2VO₃, respectively) was observed at low temperatures due to the strongly correlated electrons. Crystal structures of CdVO₃ and Cd_0.8Na_0.2VO₃ were refined by X-ray powder diffraction: space group Pnma; Z=4; , , and for CdVO₃ and , , and for Cd_0.8Na_0.2VO₃.     

From 2-D layer to 2-D → 3-D parallel interpenetration: syntheses,structures and luminescent properties

Two new coordination polymers based on 1,1′-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(imidazole) (bbi) and 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid (OH-BDC), [Co₂(HO-BDC)₂(bbi)₂]·H₂O (1) and [Zn(HO-BDC)(bbi)] (2), have been hydrothermally synthesized. The complexes were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR, and elemental analysis. The structure determination reveals that 1 manifests a deeply corrugated 2-D layer with a (4,4) lattice. For 2, there is a highly undulating 2-D (4,4) layer structure. The layers penetrate by each other to give a 2-D → 3-D parallel interpenetrating network. Fluorescence properties and thermal stabilities of 1 and 2 in the solid state have been studied.     

Hypervalence and the delocalizing versus localizing propensities of H 3– , Li 3– , CH 5– and SiH 5–

Lithium and silicon have the capability to form hypervalent structures, such as Li₃^– and SiH₅^–, which is contrasted by the absence of this capability in hydrogen and carbon, as exemplified by H₃^– and CH₅^– which, although isoelectronic to the former two species, have a distortive, bond-localizing propensity. This well-known fact is nicely confirmed in our DFT study at BP86/TZ2P. We furthermore show that the hypervalence of Li and Si neither originates from the availability of low-energy 2p and 3d AOs, respectively, nor from differences in the bonding pattern of the valence molecular orbitals; there is, in all cases, a 3-center-4-electron bond in the axial X–A–X unit. Instead, we find that the discriminating factor is the smaller effective size of C compared to the larger Si atom, and the resulting lack of space around the former. Interestingly, a similar steric mechanism is responsible for the difference in bonding capabilities between H and the effectively larger Li atom. This is so, despite the fact that the substituents in the corresponding symmetric and linear dicoordinate H₃^– and Li₃^– are on opposite sides of the central atom. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

Heterometallic complexes of Co2+, Ni2+, and Zn2+ with the [RuNO(NO2)4OH]2? anion and pyridine: Synthesis, crystal structure, and thermolysis

Three new heteronuclear complexes [Ru(NO)(NO₂)₄(OH)M(Py)₃] (M = Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Zn²⁺) were synthesized and structurally characterized. In all compounds, the [Ru(NO)(NO²)⁴(OH)] fragment is coordinated to the M atom by a bridging OH and two bridging NO₂ groups. The coordination environment of the metal also includes three pyridine nitrogen atoms. Thermal decomposition of cobalt and nickel complexes in an inert atmosphere yields bimetallic solid solutions. Original Russian Text ? G.A. Kostin, A.O. Borodin, Yu.V. Shubin, N.V. Kurat’eva, V.A. Emelyanov, P.E. Plyusnin, M.R. Gallyamov, 2009, published in Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, 2009, Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 57–64.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and crystal structure of Na(NH4)[C13N2H16]2[Mo7O24]?·?8H2O: A novel 3-D extended supramolecular network with 1-D channels

A novel three-dimensional (3-D) supramolecular assembly of organic bicapped heptamolybdate Na(NH₄)[C₁₃N₂H₁₆]₂[Mo₇O₂₄]·8H₂O has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectra, elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). X-ray analyses show that compound 1 represent a novel 3-D extended supramolecular “host” networks with 1-D channels encapsulating flexible cation “guests”. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Icosahedral B12, macropolyhedral boranes, β-rhombohedral boron and boron-rich solids

The preference for icosahedral B₁₂ amongst polyhedral boranes and elemental boron is explained based on an optimization of overlap model. The ingenious ways in which elemental boron and boron-rich solids achieve icosahedron-related structures are explained by a fragment approach. The Jemmis mno rules are used to get the electron requirements. The extra occupancies and vacancies in β-rhombohedral structures are shown to be inevitable results of electron requirements. The detailed understanding of the structure suggests ways of doping β-rhombohedral boron with metals for desired properties. Theoretical studies of model β-rhombohedral solids with metal dopings provide support for the analysis.     

Effect of Na＋, K＋ and Ca2＋ Ions on Physico-chemical Properties of Thymine, Cytosine, Thymidine and Cytidine in Aqueous Urea Solution

Experimental determination of density, ultrasonic velocity and viscosity of two pyrimidine bases thymine and cytosine along with their respective nucleosides, thymidine and cytidine has been carried out in aqueous urea solutions in the presence of different concentrations of three salts, viz. NaCl, KCl and CaCl₂. The experimental data have been used for the computation of various thermodynamic parameters, viz. apparent molar volume, apparent molar compressibility, coefficients A and B of the Jones-Dole equation, internal pressure, acoustic impedance, etc. Structural studies of solutions under investigation have also been carried out by ultraviolet spectroscopy, and an attempt has been made to collaborate the findings of ultraviolet spectroscopy with results obtained thermodynamically.     

Complex salts trans-[Rh(β-Pic)4Cl2]X (X = Cl?, ReO 4? , and ClO 4? ): Synthesis, crystal structures, and thermal properties

Three novel complex salts containing the cation trans-[Rh(β-Pic)₄Cl₂]⁺ with the anions Cl⁻ (I), ReO₄⁻ (II), and ClO₄⁻ (III) were obtained and characterized by elemental analysis, X-ray diffraction, NMR spectroscopy, and IR spectroscopy. The complex trans-[Rh(β-Pic)₄Cl₂]ReO₄ crystallizes from DMF as a solvate in which solvent molecules fill the channels formed by the cations and anions. The thermal properties of complexes I, II, and II · DMF were examined by DTA. Final and some intermediate products of the thermolysis were isolated and characterized by physicochemical methods.     

Tetraphenylantimony(V) hexachloroplatinate, tetrachloroaurate, and hexachlorostannate [Ph4Sb] 2+ [PtCl6]2?, [Ph4Sb]+[AuCl4]?, and [Ph4Sb] 2+ [SnCl6]2?: Synthesis and crystal structures

The reactions of tetraphenylantimony with hexachloroplatinic and chloroauric acids in benzene afford bis(tetraphenylantimony) hexachloroplatinate (I) and tetraphenylantimony tetrachloroaurate (II), respectively. Compound II is also synthesized from tetraphenylantimony chloride and chloroauric acid in acetone. Bis(tetraphenylantimony) hexachlorostannate (III) is synthesized from tin dichloride and tetraphenylantimony chloride in acetone or from tin tetrachloride and tetraphenylantimony chloride in benzene. The crystal structures of compounds I–III are determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The antimony atoms in the [Ph₄Sb]⁺ cations have a distorted tetrahedral coordination (CSbC bond angles range from 105.7(1)° to 118.5(1)° (I), from 106.2(3)° to 114.4(3)° (II), and from 106.0(1)° to 117.1(1)° (III)). The Sb-C bond lengths vary in intervals of 2.094(2)–2.098(2), 2.087(7)–2.111(7), and 2.093–2.100(3) ?, respectively. The coordination of the Pt and Sn atoms in complexes I and III is close to an ideal octahedral coordination with ClPtCl and ClSnCl bond angles of 88.68(2)°–91.32(3)° and 88.84(3)°–91.16(3)°, respectively. The square coordination of the Au atom in complex II is slightly distorted: the Au-Cl bond lengths are 2.266(2)–2.277(2) ?, the ClAuCl bond angles are equal to 89.7(1)°–90.5(1)°, the root-mean-square deviation of the atoms from the coordination plane being 0.004 ?. Original Russian Text ? V.V. Sharutin, V.S. Senchurin, O.A. Fastovets, A.P. Pakusina, O.K. Sharutina, 2008, published in Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, 2008, Vol. 34, No. 5, pp. 373–379.     

High pressure synthesis, crystal, magnetic structure and magnetotransport of SrFe0.5Co0.5O3−δ

A polycrystalline sample with SrFe_0.5Co_0.5O_3−δ stoichiometry has been prepared under moderate pressures of 2 GPa in the presence of KClO₄ as oxidizing agent. The crystallographic and magnetic structures have been studied from neutron powder diffraction (NPD), complemented with magnetotransport and magnetic susceptibility data. The study of the crystallographic structure confirms that this compound, with the actual stoichiometry SrFe_0.5Co_0.5O_2.88(3), is a simple cubic perovskite at 2 and 295 K, defined in the Pm-3m space group, where Fe and Co atoms are distributed at random over the B positions. The magnetic measurements show that SrFe_0.5Co_0.5O_2.88 is a ferromagnet with , which is also confirmed by neutron diffraction: the magnetic structure is collinear, characterized by a propagation vector k=0; the ordered magnetic moment values for the (Fe⁴⁺,Co⁴⁺) cations are 1.54(9) and 0.65(15) μ_B at T=2 and 295 K, respectively. Transport measurements show a semiconducting behaviour, and a negative magnetoresistance (MR) of −6.5% is observed at for .     

A theoretical study of cation--π interactions: Li+, Na+, K+, Be2+, Mg2+ and Ca2+ complexation with mono- and bicyclic ring-fused benzene derivatives

DFT (B3LYP functional) and MP2 methods using 6-311+G(2d,2p) basis set have been employed to examine the effect of ring fusion to benzene on the cation--π interactions involving alkali metal ions (Li⁺, Na⁺, and K⁺) and alkaline earth metal ions (Be²⁺, Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺). Our present study indicates that modification of benzene (π-electron source) by fusion of monocyclic or bicyclic (or mixture of these two kinds of rings) strengthens the binding affinity of both alkali and alkaline earth metal cations. The strength of interaction decreases in the following order: Be²⁺ > Mg²⁺ > Ca²⁺ > Li⁺ > Na⁺ > K⁺ for any considered aromatic ligand. The interaction energies for the complexes formed by divalent cations are 4–6 times larger than those for the complexes involving monovalent cations. The structural changes in the ring wherein metal ion binds are examined. The distance between ring centroid and the metal ion is calculated for all of the complexes. Strained bicyclo[2.1.1]hexene ring fusion has substantially larger effect on the strength of cation--π interactions than the monocyclic ring fusion for all of the cations due to the π-electron localization at the central benzene ring.     

Anomeric DNA Strand Displacement with α-D Oligonucleotides as Invaders and Ethidium Bromide as Fluorescence Sensor for Duplexes with α/β-, β/β- and α/α-D Configuration

DNA strand displacement is a technique to exchange one strand of a double stranded DNA by another strand (invader). It is an isothermal, enzyme free method driven by single stranded overhangs (toeholds) and is employed in DNA amplification, mismatch detection and nanotechnology. We discovered that anomeric (α/β) DNA can be used for heterochiral strand displacement. Homochiral DNA in β-D configuration was transformed to heterochiral DNA in α-D/β-D configuration and further to homochiral DNA with both strands in α-D configuration. Single stranded α-D DNA acts as invader. Herein, new anomeric displacement systems with and without toeholds were designed. Due to their resistance against enzymatic degradation, the systems are applicable to living cells. The light-up intercalator ethidium bromide is used as fluorescence sensor to follow the progress of displacement. Anomeric DNA displacement shows benefits over canonical DNA in view of toehold free displacement and simple detection by ethidium bromide.     

Theoretical Study of the Gauche and Trans Conformers of SiH2X–CH2X, SiH2F–CH2Y and SiH2Y–CH2F (X?=?F,?Cl, Br, I and Y = Cl, Br, I) in the Gas and Solution Phases

The gauche and trans rotamers of halogeno(halogenomethyl)silane (XSiH₂CH₂X; X = F, Cl, Br, I), fluoro(halogenomethyl)silane and halogeno(fluoromethyl)silane (SiH₂F–CH₂Y and SiH₂Y–CH₂F; Y = Cl, Br, I) have been studied in the gas phase using theoretical methods. The transition state arising from gauche-trans isomerization has also been modeled. The methods used are density functional theory (DFT) and second-order M?ller–Plesset theory (MP2). B3LYP is the functional used for the DFT method. The basis set used is 6-311++G(d,p) for all atoms except that 6-311G(d,p) is used for the iodine atom only. The results indicate that the trans conformers are preferred in the gas phase and both energy difference and rotational barrier height increase as the size of the halogen increases. This study has been extended to include the solvent effect with the dielectric constant of the solvents varying from 2 to 80. The solvent effect was explored using Self-Consistent Reaction Field and the conformers have been fully optimized at the DFT/B3LYP level of theory. The net effect of a solvent is that energy difference decreases but the rotational barrier is not much affected. The findings from this work are explained in terms of different interactions and these are supported by a Natural Bond Orbital analysis.     

Syntheses, structures and properties of five chiral quaternary sulfides, AlxLn3(SiyAl1?y)S7 (Ln = Y, Gd, Dy) and In0.33Sm3SiS7

Five new quaternary isostructural rare-earth sulfides, Al_0.57Gd₃(Si_0.27Al_0.73)S₇ (1), Al_0.55Dy₃(Si_0.34Al_0.66)S₇ (2), Al_0.50Y₃(Si_0.50Al_0.50)S₇ (3), Al_0.44Gd₃(Si_0.70Al_0.30)S₇ (4) and In_0.33Sm₃SiS₇ (5), have been synthesized by facile solid-state reactions. They crystallize in the 3-D ALn₃EQ₇ structure type in the hexagonal chiral space group P6₃. The structures feature a 3-D host framework constructed by Ln-S bicapped trigonal prisms, in which the octahedral and tetrahedral interspaces are occupied by A and E atoms, respectively. The investigation of optical and magnetic properties of 4 indicates that it is a semiconductor and behaves antiferromagnetic-like interaction.     

Synthesis, properties and structures of methyldiphenylphosphonium 1-indenylide, 1-C9H6PMePh2, and its chiral tricarbonylchromium(0) complex Cr(η-1-C9H6PMePh2)(CO)3

The hitherto unknown indenyl-derived ylide, methyldiphenylphosphonium 1-indenylide, 1-C₉H₆PMePh₂ (1) and its chromium(0) complex, Cr(η⁵-1-C₉H₆PMePh₂)(CO)₃ (2) have been synthesized and characterized spectroscopically and crystallographically. The structures and properties of 1 and 2 are compared with those of the analogous C₅H₄PMePh₂ and its chromium complex, Cr(η⁵-C₅H₄PMePh₂)(CO)₃. Compound 2, obtained as a racemic mixture, exhibits planar chirality resulting from coordination of the prochiral aromatic ligand.     

Interplay between Cu and Fe Valences in BaR(Cu0.5Fe0.5)2O5+δ Double Perovskites with R=Lu, Yb, Y, Eu, Sm, Nd, and Pr

We have conducted a systematic ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer study on BaR(Cu_0.5Fe_0.5)₂O_5+δ double perovskites with various oxygen contents and rare-earth elements (R=Lu, Yb, Y, Eu, Sm, Nd, and Pr). In samples based on R=Lu, Yb, Y, Eu, Sm the oxygen content remained at δ≈0, upon reductive or oxidative heat treatments under normal pressure. The larger rare-earth elements, i.e. Nd or Pr, readily allowed for continuous oxygen content tuning up to δ≈0.3. By employing high-pressure heat treatments higher oxygen contents were achieved for all samples. The Néel temperature of the samples was found to decrease with increasing amounts of oxygen entering the lattice. In high-pressure oxygenated samples the decrease was less severe indicating that despite the incorporation of oxygen a large amount of Fe still remains in the high-spin trivalent state. By using charge-neutrality arguments together with the relative intensities of the Mössbauer spectral components the average valences of Fe and Cu were obtained. Oxygenation under normal pressure led to a corresponding increase of the valence of Fe, while Cu remained divalent. Upon high-pressure heat treatment equal amounts of Fe³⁺ and Cu²⁺ were found to be oxidized to Fe⁵⁺ and Cu³⁺, respectively.     

Kinetic effects in n -CdAs2, p -ZnAs2, and Cd x Zn1 ? x As2 solid solutions

The electrical resistivity and Hall factor in n-CdAs₂, p-ZnAs₂, and n-Cd _x Zn_{1 − x} As₂ were measured at hydrostatic pressures up to 9 GPa and quasi-hydrostatic pressures up to 50 GPa at room temperature. For n-CdAs₂, a phase transition was discovered at p = 5.5 GPa; for p-ZnAs₂, two phase transitions were discovered: one at P = 10–15 GPa and the other at p = 35–40 GPa. No anomalies were found on ρ(p) and R(p) curves for Cd _x Zn_{1 − x} As₂ when p ≤ 9 GPa. Original Russian Text ? A.Yu. Mollaev, I.K. Kamilov, R.K. Arslanov, L.A. Saipulaeva, R.G. Dzhamamedov, S.F. Marenkin, A.N. Babushkin, 2009, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2009, Vol. 54, No. 1, pp. 122–125.     

Synthesis and characterization of La4BaCu5O13+δ and La4BaCu5−xMxO13+δ: M=Fe, Co, Ni, Zn

La₄BaCu_5−xM_xO_13+δ: M=Fe, Co, Ni, Zn were prepared by the solid-state route at 1000°C. Solid solution limits of x=1.0(1) [Fe], x=1.1(1) [Co], x=1.56(7) [Ni] and x=0.47(1) [Zn] were determined from XRD and EPMA results. Rietveld refinement of combined XRD/neutron powder diffraction data was carried out on undoped La₄BaCu₅O_13+δ and x=1 for M=Fe, Co, Ni. For La₄BaCu₅O_13+δ, which is an oxygen-deficient perovskite, the presence of square planar CuO₄ groups, disordered over the Cu(2) sites with CuO₅ square pyramids, is indicated, together with, for δ<0, either square planar CuO₄ or square pyramidal CuO₅ and octahedral CuO₆ groups disordered over the Cu(1) sites. For M=Fe, Ni, there was preferential substitution onto the one-fold octahedral site; for M=Co, substitution took place on both the one-fold octahedral and four-fold square pyramidal sites.     

Zum schnellen Nachweis der Kationen Cu++, Ni++, Co++, Fe++ und Mn++, der AnionenSCN?,OCN?,CN?,S2O82?,J?und Br? sowie tert.aliphatischer Amine und Pyridine

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