Nd4N2Se3 und Tb4N2Se3: Zwei nicht‐isotype Lanthanoid(III)‐Nitridselenide

Nd₄N₂Se₃ and Tb₄N₂Se₃: Two non‐isotypical Lanthanide(III) Nitride Selenides The non‐isotypical nitride selenides M₄N₂Se₃ of neodymium (Nd₄N₂Se₃) and terbium (Tb₄N₂Se₃) are formed by the reaction of the respective rare‐earth metal with sodium azide (NaN₃), selenium and the corresponding rare‐earth tribromide (MBr₃) at 900 °C in evacuated silica ampoules after seven days. Each of them crystallizes monoclinically in the space group C2/c with Z = 4 for Nd₄N₂Se₃ (a = 1300.47(4), b = 1009.90(3), c = 643.33(2) pm, β = 90.039(2)°) and in the space group C2/m with Z = 2 for Tb₄N₂Se₃ (a = 1333.56(5), b = 394.30(2), c = 1034.37(4) pm, β = 130.377(2)°), respectively. The crystal structures differ fundamentally in the linkage of the structure dominating N^3‐ centred (M³⁺)₄ tetrahedra. In Nd₄N₂Se₃, the [NNd₄] units are edge‐linked to bitetrahedra which are cross‐connected to [N(Nd1)(Nd2)]³⁺ layers via their remaining four corners, whereas the [NTb₄] tetrahedra in Tb₄N₂Se₃ share cis‐oriented edges to form strands [N(Tb1)(Tb2)]³⁺. Both structures contain two crystallographically different M³⁺ cations, that show coordination numbers of six and seven (Nd₄N₂Se₃) or twice six (Tb₄N₂Se₃), respectively, relative to the anions (N^3‐ und Se^2‐). Each of the two independent kinds of Se^2‐ anions provide the three‐dimensional linkage as well as the charge balance. The particular axial ratio a/c and the monoclinic reflex angle offer two choices for fixing the unit cell of Tb₄N₂Se₃.     

Synthesis and Structure of [Sn4Se11]6–, [Sn2Se52–], and [Sn3Se72–] – Model Anions for the Solventothermal Reaction Pathway to Lamellar Selenidostannates(IV)

Reaction of A₂CO₃ (A = K, Rb) with Sn and Se in an H₂O/CH₃OH mixture at 115–130°C affords the isotypic selenidostannates(IV) A₆Sn₄Se₁₁ _. xH₂O (A = K, x = 8) 1 and 2 whose discrete [Sn₄Se₁₁]^6– anions each contain two corner‐bridged ditetrahedral [Sn₂Se₆]^4– species. Similar reaction conditions with A = Cs afford Cs₂Sn₂Se₅ _. H₂O ( 3a ) and Cs₂Sn₂Se₅ ( 3b ) in which such [Sn₂Se₆]^4– building blocks are connected through common Se atoms into infinite [Sn₂Se₅^2–] chains. The [Sn₃Se₇^2–] ribbons of (Et₄N)₂Sn₃Se₇ ( 4 ), formed by treating (Et₄N)I with Sn and Se in methanol at 130°C, can be regarded as resulting from the condensation of [Sn₂Se₅^2–] chains with molecular [SnSe₄]^4– anions. The anions [Sn₄Se₁₁]^6–, [Sn₂Se₅^2–], and [Sn₃Se₇^2–] represent the products of individual reaction steps on the potential condensation pathway of [Sn₂Se₆]^4– to the lamellar selenidostannates(IV) [Sn₄Se₉^2–] or [Sn₃Se₇^2–].     

Zur Kristallstruktur von MnF3 und MnPtF6

On the Crystal Structure of MnF₃ and MnPtF₆ Single crystal investigations of MnF₃ (rubyred) confirmed the crystal structure based on powder data [2]: monoclinic, space group C 2/c?C (No. 15) with a = 892.02 pm, b = 504.72 pm, c = 1 347.48 pm, β = 92.64° with Z = 12. The corresponding determination of the crystal structure of MnPtF₆, yellow, confirmed the unit cell [3] with a = 510.47 pm, c = 1 421.0 pm and γ = 120°, Z = 3 space group R 3 -C (No. 148). For both compounds detailed parameters respectively interatomic distances have been obtained.     

Ti9Se2 – Eine Verbindung mit kolumnaren [Ti9]-Baueinheiten

The Metal-Rich Titanium Selenide Ti₉Se₂ The new compound Ti₉Se₂ has been prepared as hitherto most metal-rich phase in the system titanium-selenium. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbam (No. 55) with a = 691.7(2), b = 1 550.5(9), c = 345.4(2) pm. The structure consists of [Ti₉]-strings which are described within the concept of condensed clusters. The Se atoms are coordinated by tricapped trigonal prisms of Ti atoms.     

Thallium(I)-thiometallate(II,IV) vom Typ TI2MeMeIVS6

Thallium(I) Thiometallates(II, IV), Tl₂MeMe^IVS₆ The preparation and some properties of the compounds Tl₂MeMe^IVS₆ are reported, where Me^II = Pt, Pd, Ni; Me^IV = Pt, Zr, Sn, Ta. Their structure is discussed in relation to the structure of the alkali compounds A₂MeMe^IVS₆.     

Laser desorption ionization time‐of‐flight mass spectrometric study of binary As‐Se glasses

Binary chalcogenide As‐Se glasses and their thin films are important for optics, computers, materials science and technological applications. To increase understanding of the properties of thin films fabricated by plasma deposition techniques, more information concerning the physics of plasma plume is needed. In this study the formation of clusters in plasma plume from different As‐Se glasses by laser desorption ionization (LDI) or laser ablation (LA) was studied by time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (TOF MS) in positive and negative ion modes. Formation of a number of As_pSe_q singly charged clusters As₃Se (q = 1–5), AsSe (q = 1–3), As₂Se (q = 2–4), and As₃Se (q = 2–5) was found from As‐Se glasses with the molar ratio As:Se in the range from 1:2 to 7:3. The stoichiometry of the As_pSe_q clusters was determined via isotopic envelope analysis and computer modeling. The structure of the clusters is proposed and the relationship to the structure of the parent glasses, as also suggested by Raman scattering spectra, is discussed. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Darstellung und Struktur der Tetrafluoroaurate(III) MI[AuF4] mit MI = Li,Rb

Synthesis and Structure of Tetrafluoroaurates(III) M^I[AuF₄] with M^I = Li, Rb Single crystal investigations on Rb[AuF₄], light yellow, confirm the tetragonal unit cell (K[BrF₄]-type) with a = 618.2(1) and c = 1191(1) pm, Z = 4, space group I 4/mcm-D (No. 140). Li[AuF₄], light yellow too, crystallizes monoclinic with a = 485.32(7), b = 634.29(8), c = 1004.43(13) pm, β = 92.759(12), Z = 4; space group P 2/c-C (No. 13). The structure of Li[AuF₄] is related to the Rb[AuF₄]-type of structure.     

Kristallstruktur und Eigenschaften von Calcium- und Strontiumhexathiodiphosphat(IV), Ca2P2S6 und Sr2P2S6, mit einem Beitrag zu Ca5P8 und Pb2P2S6

Crystal Structure and Properties of Calcium and Strontium Hexathiodiphosphate(IV), Ca₂P₂S₆ and Sr₂P₂S₆, with a Contribution on Ca₅P₈ and Pb₂P₂S₆ Ca₂P₂S₆ and Sr₂P₂S₆ were prepared from metal and a mixture of red phosphorus and sulfur (molar ratio M:P:S = 1:1:3) in 2 corundum crucibles inserted in quartz ampullae under vacuum (20 d 900°C). The compounds were obtained as colourless, crystalline powders containing single crystals. They crystallize in the Sn₂P₂S₆ (high temperature form) type structure (P2₁/c, Z = 2): Ca₂P₂S₆ a = 653.2(2)pm, b = 728.1(2)pm, c = 1110.1(4)pm, β = 124.00(4)°, d = 2.50(2); Sr₂P₂S₆ a = 664.3(2)pm, b = 755.7(3)pm, c = 1139.7(3)pm, β = 124.07(2)°, d = 2.97(2). The anions P₂S have staggered confirmation and are arranged with the motif of a cubic close-packing. Sr²⁺ is coordinated by 8S which form a twofold face-capped trigonal prism and belong to 4P₂S. Structure calculations clearly show that Pb₂P₂S₆ also crystallizes in P2₁/c and not in Pc [1]. Also, Raman- and IR-spectra of Ca₅P₈ were recorded at 20°C. The stretching vibrations of P were assigned in analogy to those of P₂S in alkaline earth hexathiodiphosphates(IV). The range of their frequencies (480 to 340 cm^?1) is essentially smaller and shifted to smaller values compared with P₂S in Ca₂P₂S₆ and Sr₂P₂S₆ (620 to 390 cm^?1). The symmetry of P is not D_3d but C_2h as in the case of P₂S.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von Tl2AgI3 und NaAgI2 · 3 H2O

Crystal Structure Investigations of Tl₂AgI₃ und NaAgI₂ · 3 H₂O Tl₂AgI₃ was synthesized by the reaction of TlI with AgI in aqueous HI (25%) in a pressure vessel. The compound crystallizes in the rhombohedral space group R3 ; a = 1044,3(2); c = 1993,5(3)pm; Z = 9. The crystal structure contains trinuclear anions [Ag₃I₈]^5? and [ITl₆]⁵⁺ octahedra. The anions are composed of two AgI₄-tetrahedra which are connected to an AgI₆ octahedron via common faces. Single crystals of NaAgI₂ · 3 H₂O were formed by reaction of NaI with AgI in aqueous solution. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca with lattice parameters a = 711,2(2); b = 939,8(3); c = 2462,2(4) pm; Z = 8. The crystal structure is built up by polymeric layers [AgI_3/3I_½^1/2?] of corner sharing AgI₄ tetrahedra (GaOCl type) and [Na(H₂O)_4/2(H₂O)I_½^1/2+] octahedra chains.     

Sulfoximid und Sulfoximidium-Salze – Strukturen und H?Brückenbindungen

Sulfoximide and Sulfoximidium Salts – Structures and Hydrogen Bonding In the solid state dimethylsulfoximide ( 1 ) (orthorhombic; space group Pbca; a = 577.8, b = 931.2 and c = 1645.6 pm) makes intermolecular N? H ? N hydrogen bonds. The hydrogen halide salts (CH₃)₂S(O)NH₂⁺Hal^? (( 2 ), Hal^??Cl^?; ( 4 ), Hal^??Br^?) reacts with metal halides to yield (CH₃)₂S(O)NH₂⁺MHal with the complex anions (( 5 ), MHal?SbCl₄^?; ( 6 ), MHal?SbCl₅^2?; ( 7 ), MHal?SbCl₆^?; ( 8 ), MHal?SbBr₅^2?; ( 9 ), MHal?AlCl₄^?). 2 crystallizes from ethanol (96%) as [(CH₃)₂S(O)NH₂⁺Cl^?]₂ · H₂O ( 3 ). The structures of 3 (monoclinic; space group P2₁/c; a = 917.0, b = 1344.7, c = 1080.8 pm and β = 103.8°; Z = 10), 4 (orthorhombic; space group Pbcn; a = 1028.9, b = 1132.6, c = 1074.1 pm; Z = 8) and 6 (monoclinic; space group C2/c; a = 2041.1, b = 1101.4, c = 3365.6 pm and β = 153.8°; Z = 8) are determined by X-ray analysis. In 6 Sb is coordinated in a distorted octahedra by 6 Cl in three short (mean 245,5 pm; SbCl₃) and three long distances (291 to 299 pm; Cl^?). Two of the chloride ions connect the Sb atoms to infinite Sb …? Cl …? Sb chains. Except for 7 and 9 there are bridges between the NH₂ groups and the halide ions. The NH valence vibrations are discussed in view of hydrogen bonding.     

Ag2+ in trigonal-bipyramidaler Umgebung: Neue Fluoride mit zweiwertigem Silber: AgMMF20 (MII = Cd,Ca, Hg; MIV = Zr,Hf)

Ag²⁺ in Trigonal-Bipyramidal Surrounding New Fluorides with Divalent Silver AgM M F₂₀ (M^II = Cd, Ca, Hg; M^IV = Zr, Hf) The intensively green compounds AgMMMF₂₀ (M^II = Cd, Ca, Hg; M^IV = Zr, Hf) have been obtained for the first time as single crystals and investigated by X-ray methods. They crystallize in space group P6₃/m-C_6h² (Nr. 176) with

• a = 1052.0(2) pm, c = 828.6(2) pm (AgCd₃Zr₃F₂₀),
• a = 1048.0(2) pm, c = 832.6(3) pm (AgCd₃Hf₃F₂₀),
• a = 1059.4(2) pm, c = 841.0(3) pm (AgCa₃Zr₃F₂₀),
• a = 1053.7(2) pm, c = 830.6(3) pm (AgCa₃Hf₃F₂₀),
• a = 1058.9(3) pm, c = 832.6(4) pm (AgHg₃Zr₃F₂₀),
• a = 1056.9(2) pm, c = 833.0(3) pm (AgHg₃Hf₃F₂₀), Z = 2.

     

Laser ablation of ternary As‐S‐Se glasses and time‐of‐flight mass spectrometric study

Ternary chalcogenide As‐S‐Se glasses, important for optics, computers, material science and technological applications, are often made by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technology but the plasma composition formed during the process is mostly unknown. Therefore, the formation of clusters in a plasma plume from different glasses was followed by laser desorption ionization (LDI) or laser ablation (LA) time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (TOF MS) in positive and negative ion modes. The LA of glasses of different composition leads to the formation of a number of binary As_pS_q, As_pSe_r and ternary As_pS_qSe_r singly charged clusters. Series of clusters with the ratio As:chalcogen = 3:3 (As₃S, As₃S₂Se⁺, As₃SSe), 3:4 (As₃S, As₃S₃Se⁺, As₃S₂Se, As₃SSe, As₃Se), 3:1 (As₃S⁺, As₃Se⁺), and 3:2 (As₃S, As₃SSe⁺, As₃Se), formed from both bulk and PLD‐deposited nano‐layer glass, were detected. The stoichiometry of the As_pS_qSe_r clusters was determined via isotopic envelope analysis and computer modeling. The structure of the clusters is discussed. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The Crystal Structure of Tl2Te3 – a Reinvestigation

Crystals of the title compound were obtained by annealing a powder of Tl₂Te₃ in a vertical temperature gradient (230 °C–240 °C, 4 weeks). Tl₂Te₃ crystallizes in space group C2/c with lattice parameters of a = 13.275(1) Å, b = 6.562(1) Å, c = 7.918(1) Å, and β = 107.14°(2). The tellurium atoms form chains [Te₃^2–], consisting of interconnected linear triatomic · Te–^Te–Te · groups which are isosteric with XeF₂. The Te–Te distances of the XeF₂-like units are 3.02 Å, the connecting ones 2.83 Å.     

Quaternäre Caesium‐Kupfer(I)‐Lanthanoid(III)‐Selenide vom Typ CsCu3M2Se5 (M = Sm,Gd — Lu)

Quaternary Cesium Copper(I) Lanthanoid(III) Selenides of the Type CsCu₃M₂Se₅ (M = Sm, Gd — Lu) By oxidation of mixtures of copper and lanthanoid metal with elemental selenium in molar ratios of 1 : 1 : 2 and in addition of CsCl quaternary cesium copper(I) lanthanoid(III) selenides with the formula CsCu₃M₂Se₅ (M = Sm, Gd — Lu) were obtained at 750 °C within a week from torch‐sealed evacuated silica tubes. An excess of CsCl as flux helps to crystallize golden yellow or red, needle‐shaped, water‐resistant single crystals. The crystal structure of CsCu₃M₂Se₅ (M = Sm, Gd — Lu) (orthorhombic, Cmcm, Z = 4; e. g. CsCu₃Sm₂Se₅: a = 417.84(3), b = 1470.91(8), c = 1764.78(9) pm and CsCu₃Lu₂Se₅: a = 407.63(3), b = 1464.86(8), c = 1707.21(9) pm, respectively) contains [MSe₆]^9— octahedra which share edges to form double chains running along [100]. Those are further connected by vertices to generate a two‐dimensional layer parallel to (010). By edge‐ and vertex‐linking of [CuSe₄]^7— tetrahedra two crystallographically different Cu⁺ cations build up two‐dimensional puckered layers parallel to (010) as well. These sheet‐like structure interconnects the equation/tex2gif-stack-3.gif{[M₂Se₅]^4—} layers to create a three‐dimensional network according to equation/tex2gif-stack-4.gif{[Cu₃M₂Se₅]^—}. Thus empty channels along [100] form, apt to take up the Cs⁺ cations. These are surrounded by eight plus one Se^2— anions in the shape of (2+1)‐fold capped trigonal prisms with Cs—Se distances between 348 and 368 pm (8×) and 437 (for M = Sm) or 440 pm (for M = Lu), respectively, for the ninth ligand.     

Zur Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von RbTlF4 und CsTlF4

Preparation and Crystal Structure of RbTlF₄ and CsTlF₄ RbTlF₄ and CsTlF₄ were synthesized by heating equivalent mixtures of alkaline chlorides or carbonates and Tl₂O₃ under a current of fluorine at 450–500°C. The crystal structure of RbTlF₄ has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The unit cell is orthorhombic with a = 8.252, b = 8.359, c = 6.244 Å (Z = 4); space group: C?Pb2₁a. CsTlF₄ and Tl^ITl^IIIF₄ (“TlF₂”) are isostructural with RbTlF₄. The structure contains layers of 2-dimensionally corner-linked distorted [TlF_4/2F₂]-octahedra, which are connected by rubidium ions.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Ethylendiammonium-Selenostannaten(IV) sowie von [2 SnSe2 · en]∞

Preparation and Crystal Structure of Ethylenediammonium Selenostannates(IV) and [2 SnSe₂ · en]∞ The selenostannates(IV) [enH₂]₂[Sn₂Se₆] · en 1 and [enH₂][Sn₃Se₇] · 1/2en 2 have been prepared by the methanolothermal reaction of SnSe₂ with ethylenediamine (en) (160°C, 13 bar) in the presence of respectively Se or BaSe. The [Sn₂Se₆]^4? anion in 1 consists of two edgebridged SnSe₄ tetrahedra and displays crystallographic C_i symmetry. The crystal structure of 2 contains polyselenostannate(IV) sheet anions [Sn₂Se₇²], for which the basic elements are trigonal SnSe₅ bipyramids. Each of the three symmetry independent Sn atoms is linked to the other Sn atoms via Sn? Se? Sn bridges leading to the formation of Sn₃Se₁₀ units. Methanolothermal reaction of SnSe₂ with en alone yields the edge-bridged chain structure [2 SnSe₂ en]∞ 3 , in which each of the Sn atoms is bonded to four Se atoms. Every second Sn atom is also coordinated by an en molecule and displays, therefore, an octahedral geometry. The remaining Sn atoms are coordinated tetrahedrally by Se atoms.     

Synthese und Struktur von (NH4)2[(AuI4)(AuI2(μ2-I4))], einem Iodoaurat(III) mit I-Ionen als Liganden

Synthesis and Structure of (NH₄)₂[(AuI₄)(AuI₂(μ₂-I₄))], a Iodoaurate(III) with I₄^2? Anions as Ligands (NH₄)₂[(AuI₄)(AuI₂(μ₂-I₄))] is obtained in a sealed glass ampoule by slow cooling of a mixture of NH₄I, Au, and I₂ beforehand heated to 500°C. The compound forms black crystals decomposing slowly under loss of I₂. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a = 1357.7(1), b = 2169.9(2), c = 755.6(3) pm, and Z = 4. The crystal structure is built up by NH cations and square-planar [AuI₄]^? anions as well as [AuI₂(μ₂-I₄)]^? groups being linked together by the I ligands to form chains. The distances Au? I are in the range of 258.7(2) to 262.4(2) pm. The nearly linear I anions are characterized by a short central I? I distance of 270.9(3) pm and two longer outer distances of 338.7(2) pm.     

Phase relations in the TlXTl2Se systems (X = Cl,Br, I) and the crystal structure of Tl5Se2I

Each of the quasibinary systems TlClTl₂Se, TlBrTl₂Se, and TlITl₂Se contains a region of solid solution up to 18 mole% Tl₂Se, which decomposes peritectically. The mixed crystals can be explained by a statistical substitution of Se by two I atoms on the fourfold sites of the Tl₂Se lattice. Compounds of the type Tl₅Se₂X were derived by complete substitution. Crystals of Tl₅Se₂I, suitable for a crystal structure determination, were grown by the Bridgman technique. Tl₅Se₂I is tetragonal, $\text{I4}\text{mcm}\text{; a = 866.3}\text{pm}\text{, c = 1346.3}\text{pm}\text{, Z = 4}$. The structure is an ordered variation of the In₅Bi₃ structure and isopuntal to the Cr₅B₃ type. The structure is formed basically by layers of Tl₂Se, in which strings of TlI are introduced. The compounds Tl₅Se₂Br (a = 861.1 pm, c = 1292.2 pm) and Tl₅Se₂Cl (a = 856.5 pm, c = 1273.3 pm) have probably very similar structures. A tendency for immiscibility in the TlXTl₂Se systems is shown by the existence of a miscibility gap in the system TlClTl₂Se and by the endothermic enthalpies of mixing in the system TlBrTl₂Se. In the TlITl₂Se system the compound Tl₆Se₄I system was encountered.     

Nitridsulfidchloride der Lanthanide: III. Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Pr5N3S2Cl2

Nitride Sulfide Chlorides of the Lanthanides. III. Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Pr₅N₃S₂Cl₂ By reacting praseodymium with sulfur, sodium azide and praseodymium trichloride in sealed, evacuated silica tubes (850°C, 7 d), the nitride sulfide chloride Pr₅N₃S₂Cl₂ is obtained in case of a 4:2:1:1 molar ratio of the reactants (Pr:S:NaN₃:PrCl₃). A slight excess of trichloride or the addition of NaCl as a flux supports the yield of brownish red, rod-shaped transparent crystals which prove to be stable against hydrolysis. The crystal structure (monoclinic, C2/m (no. 12), a = 1540.2(1), b = 400.92(3), c = 1656.3(1) pm, β = 101.24(1)°, Z = 4, R = 0.039, R_w = 0.028) was determined by means of X-ray single crystal data. Thus five crystallographically different cations (Pr³⁺) are present which with three distinct kinds of nitride anions (N^3?) build up two types of translationally commensurate chains from interconnected [NPr₄] tetrahedra. With an additional edge per “chain-link” in chain I, two single chains [NPr_3/3^ePr_1/1^t]³⁺ (?[NPr₂]³⁺) of cis-edge connected [NPr₄] tetrahedra (known from the Sm₄N₂S₃-type structure) are condensed into the double chain [(N1){(Pr1)_(2+2)/(2+2)^e,e(Pr2)_(2+1)/(2+1)^e,v}(N2)(Pr3)_1/1^t]³⁺ (?[N₂Pr₃]³⁺). Chain II consists of two single chains [NPr_2/2^vPr_2/1^t] ⁶⁺ (?[NPr₃]⁶⁺) of vertex-connected [NPr₄] tetrahedra (known from the Sm₃NS₃-type structure), which are condensed to the double chain [(N3)(Pr4)_2/2^e(Pr5)_2/2^v]³⁺ (?[NPr₂]³⁺) via an additional edge per “chain-link” too. Both types of chains are bundled along [010] like a closest packing of rods. Four crystallographically different but by X-ray diffraction indistinguishable anions S^2? and Cl^? hold both cationic double chains together and also adjust the charge balance in a molar ratio of 1 : 1.