Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 233. Li3P7O3 und Li2HP7O2 – die ersten Oxido-heptaphosphane(3)

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 233. Li₃P₇O₃ and Li₂HP₇O₂ – the First Oxido Heptaphosphanes(3) The novel oxido heptaphosphanes(3) Li₃P₇O₃ ( 1 ) and Li₂HP₇O₂ ( 2 ) have been obtained by the reaction of trilithium heptaphosphide with cumene hydroperoxide. The compounds 1 and 2 are also formed from lithium pentaphosphacyclopentadienide and cumene hydroperoxide. They are sensitive to oxidation and are pale yellow solids whose structures have been elucidated by means of NMR and IR spectroscopic investigations. In each case, the oxygen atoms are bonded as lithiumoxido groups exocyclically to the heptaphosphanortricyclene skeleton.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 157. Dilithium-hexadecaphosphid,Li2P16: Darstellung aus Li2HP7 und 31P-NMR-spektroskopische Strukturbestimmung

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 157. Dilithium Hexadecaphosphide, Li₂P₁₆: Preparation from Li₂HP₇ and Structure Determination by ³¹P-NMR Spectroscopy . Dilithium hexadecaphosphide, Li₂P₁₆ ( 1 ), is purely obtained as a crystalline solvent adduct Li₂P₁₆ · 8 THF by the disproportionation of Li₂HP₇ in tetrahydrofuran under suitable conditions. The constitution of 1 has been deduced from its 1D- and 2D-³¹P-NMR spectrum (in dimethylformamide). The structure of the P₁₆^2? ion in solution is identical with that in solid (Ph₄P)₂P₁₆ [20]. As a conjuncto-phosphane the P₁₆^2? is made up of two P₉(3)^?-unit groups analogous to deltacyclane, which are linked via the diatomic bridges as a common zero-bridge.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 140. Dilithium-hydrogenheptaphosphid,Li2HP7 – ein teilmetalliertes Derivat von P7H3: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 140. Dilithium Hydrogen Heptaphosphide, Li₂HP₇ — a Partially Metallated Derivative of P₇H₃: Preparation and Structural. Characterization Dilithium hydrogen heptaphosphide, Li₂HP₇ ( 2 ), is purely obtained as an orange-red solvent adduct by reacting P₂H₄ with n-BuLi or Li₃P₇ ( 1 ) under suitable conditions. 2 is also formed in the metalation of LiH₂P₇ ( 3 ) or P₇H₃, in the disproportionation of LiH₄P₅, in thepartial protolysis of 1 , and in the nucleophilic cleavage of P₄. The composition and the structure of 2 could be elucidated by a complete analysis of its low-temperature ³¹P{¹H}-NMR spectrum. As shown by the δ(³¹P) values, the P₇ cage in 2 is clearly distorted compared with 1 . The P₇H^2? ion has fluctuating bonds in analogy to dihydrobullvalene and can be described by two valence-tautomeric forms with identical structures. At room temperature 2 disproportionates yielding lithium polyphosphides with a greater number of phosphorus atoms.     

Li5B7S13 und Li9B19S33: Zwei Lithiumthioborate mit neuen hochpolymeren Anionengerüsten

Li₅B₇S₁₃ and Li₉B₁₉S₃₃: Two Lithium Thioborates with Novel Highly Polymeric Anion Networks Li₅B₇S₁₃ (C2/c; a = 17.304(2) Å, b = 21.922(3) Å, c = 12.233(2) Å, β = 134.91(1)°; Z = 8) and Li₉B₁₉S₃₃ (C2/c; a = 23.669(9) Å, b = 14.361(3) Å, c = 12.237(3) Å, β = 103.77(2)°; Z = 4) were prepared by reaction of stoichiometric amounts of lithium sulfide, boron, and sulfur at 750°C (Li₅B₇S₁₃) and 700°C (Li₉B₁₉S₃₃) with subsequent annealing. The crystal structures consist of interpenetrating, polymeric boron sulfur anion networks which are formed by corner-sharing of B₄S₁₀ and B₁₀S₂₀ units (Li₅B₇S₁₃), or B₁₉S₃₆ units (Li₉B₁₉S₃₃). The lithium cations are situated in between with a strong disorder in Li₉B₁₉S₃₃.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 227. HP4º als Komplexligand: Bildung und Eigenschaften von [(η5-C5H5)2ZrCl(P4H)], [(η5-C5Me5)2ZrCl(P4H)] und [(η5-C5H5)3Zr(P4H)]

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 227. HP₄º as a Complex Ligand: Formation and Properties of [(η⁵-C₅H₅)₂ZrCl(P₄H)], [(η⁵-C₅Me₅)₂ZrCl(P₄H)], and [(η⁵-C₅H₅)₃Zr(P₄H)] The novel complexes [(η⁵-C₅H₅)₂ZrCl(P₄H)] ( 1 ), [(η⁵-C₅Me₅)₂ZrCl(P₄H)] ( 2 ), and [(η⁵-C₅H₅)₃Zr(P₄H)] ( 3 ) have been obtained by reaction of a solution of (Na/K)HP₄ with the zirconocen derivatives [(η⁵-C₅H₅)₂ZrCl₂], [(η⁵-C₅Me₅)₂ZrCl₂], and [(η⁵-C₅H₅)₃(η¹-C₅ H₅)Zr] under suitable conditions. The structure of the compounds 1 – 3 , which are only stable in solution, has been elucidated by means of ³¹P-NMR spectroscopy. It is highly probable that the exo,endo isomer exists in each case. In addition, further isomers of lower relative abundancies have been observed, in which the ligands presumably exhibit a different spatial orientation relatively to each other.     

All-solid-state batteries with Li2O-Li2S-P2S5 glass electrolytes synthesized by two-step mechanical milling

Sulfide solid electrolytes, which show high ion conductivity, are anticipated for use as electrolyte materials for all-solid-state batteries. One drawback of sulfide solid electrolytes is their low chemical stability in air. They are hydrolyzed by moisture and generate H₂S gas. Substituting oxygen atoms for sulfur atoms in sulfide solid electrolytes is effective for suppression of H₂S gas generation in air. Especially, the xLi₂O·(75-x)Li₂S·25P₂S₅ (mol%) glasses hardly generated H₂S gas in air. However, substituting oxygen atoms for sulfur atoms caused a decrease in conductivity. The x?=?7 glass showed high chemical stability in air and maintained high conductivity of 2.5?×?10^?4 S cm^?1 at room temperature. Performance of cells using the 7Li₂O·68Li₂S·25P₂S₅ and the 75Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glasses as solid electrolytes were compared. All-solid-state C/LiCoO₂ cell using the 7Li₂O·68Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glass produced performance as good as that obtained using the 75Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glass. Capacity retention and change of interfacial resistance of the former cell were superior to those of the latter cell after storage at 4.0 V and 60 °C. The diffusion of oxygen element into the 7Li₂O·68Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glass was less than that into the 75Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glass after storage at the voltage of 4.0 V at 60 °C. Improvement of the stability of sulfide solid electrolytes to moisture was related to cell performance as well as an increase in conductivity.     

Fast Li Ion Dynamics in the Solid Electrolyte Li7P3S11 as Probed by 6,7Li NMR Spin‐Lattice Relaxation

The development of safe and long‐lasting all‐solid‐state batteries with high energy density requires a thorough characterization of ion dynamics in solid electrolytes. Commonly, conductivity spectroscopy is used to study ion transport; much less frequently, however, atomic‐scale methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are employed. Here, we studied long‐range as well as short‐range Li ion dynamics in the glass‐ceramic Li₇P₃S₁₁. Li⁺ diffusivity was probed by using a combination of different NMR techniques; the results are compared with those obtained from electrical conductivity measurements. Our NMR relaxometry data clearly reveal a very high Li⁺ diffusivity, which is reflected in a so‐called diffusion‐induced ⁶Li NMR spin‐lattice relaxation peak showing up at temperatures as low as 313 K. At this temperature, the mean residence time between two successful Li jumps is in the order of 3×10⁸ s^?1, which corresponds to a Li⁺ ion conductivity in the order of 10^?4 to 10^?3 S cm^?1. Such a value is in perfect agreement with expectations for the crystalline but metastable glass ceramic Li₇P₃S₁₁. In contrast to conductivity measurements, NMR analysis reveals a range of activation energies with values ranging from 0.17 to 0.26 eV, characterizing Li diffusivity in the bulk. In our case, through‐going Li ion transport, when probed by using macroscopic conductivity spectroscopy, however, seems to be influenced by blocking grain boundaries including, for example, amorphous regions surrounding the Li₇P₃S₁₁ crystallites. As a result of this, long‐range ion transport as seen by impedance spectroscopy is governed by an activation energy of approximately 0.38 eV. The findings emphasize how surface and grain boundary effects can drastically affect long‐range ionic conduction. If we are to succeed in solid‐state battery technology, such effects have to be brought under control by, for example, sophisticated densification or through the preparation of samples that are free of any amorphous regions that block fast ion transport.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 143. Li4P26 und Na4P26, die ersten Salze mit Hexacosaphosphid(4−)-Ionen

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 143. Li₄P₂₆ and Na₄P₂₆, the First Salts with Hexacosaphosphid(4?) Ions The hexacosaphosphides Li₄P₂₆ ( 1 ) and Na₄P₂₆ ( 2 ) are formed besides other polyphosphides in the reaction of white phosphorus with lithium dihydrogenphosphide or sodium. 1 also results from the decomposition of Li₂HP₇ in tetrahydrofuran at room temperature and can be obtained pure as a crystalline solvent adduct Li₄P₂₆ · 16 THF. According to 2D?³¹P-NMR spectroscopic investigations the P₂₆^4? ion is a conjucto-phosphane of two P₇(5)^?-and two P₉(3)^?-unit groups with structures analogous to norbornane and deltacyclane, respectively.     

Li17Sb13S28: A New Lithium Ion Conductor and addition to the Phase Diagram Li2S–Sb2S3

Li₁₇Sb₁₃S₂₈ was synthesized by solid‐state reaction of stoichiometric amounts of anhydrous Li₂S and Sb₂S₃. The crystal structure of Li₁₇Sb₁₃S₂₈ was determined from dark‐red single crystals at room temperature. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/m (no. 12) with a=12.765(2) Å, b=11.6195(8) Å, c=9.2564(9) Å, β=119.665(6)°, V=1193.0(2) ų, and Z=4 (data at 20 °C, lattice constants from powder diffraction). The crystal structure contains one cation site with a mixed occupation by Li and Sb, and one with an antimony split position. Antimony and sulfur form slightly distorted tetragonal bipyramidal [SbS₅E] units (E=free electron pair). Six of these units are arranged around a vacancy in the anion substructure. The lone electron pairs E of the antimony(III) cations are arranged around these vacancies. Thus, a variant of the rock salt structure type with ordered vacancies in the anionic substructure results. Impedance spectroscopic measurements of Li₁₇Sb₁₃S₂₈ show a specific conductivity of 2.9×10^?9 Ω^?1 cm^?1 at 323 K and of 7.9×10^?6 Ω^?1 cm^?1 at 563 K, the corresponding activation energy is E_A=0.4 eV below 403 K and E_A=0.6 eV above. Raman spectra are dominated by the Sb?S stretching modes of the [SbS₅] units at 315 and 341 cm^?1 at room temperature. Differential thermal analysis (DTA) measurements of Li₁₇Sb₁₃S₂₈ indicate peritectic melting at 854 K.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 221 [1]. Stannylsubstituierte Bicyclo [1.1.0]tetraphosphane: Bildung und Eigenschaften von R3Sn(H)P4 (R  CH3, C6H5, c-C6H11, o-C7H7)

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 221. Stannyl-Substituted Bicyclo[1.1.0]tetraphosphanes: Formation and properties of R₃Sn(H)P₄ (R ? CH₃, C₆H₅, c-C₆H₁₁, o-C₇H₇) The unsymmetrically substituted bicyclo[1.1.0]tetraphosphanes Me₃Sn(H)P₄ ( 1 ), Ph₃Sn(H)P₄ ( 2 ), (c-Hex)₃Sn(H)P₄ ( 3 ) and (o-Tol)₃Sn(H)P₄ ( 4 ) have been obtained by reaction of a solution of (Na/K) HP₄ with R₃ SnCl (R ? Me, Ph, c-Hex, o-Tol) under proper conditions. The structure of the compounds 1 – 4 , which are only stable in solution, has been elucidated by means of ³¹P-NMR-spectroscopy. Whereas 3 exists at ?60°C as the exo,endo isomer, 1, 2 and 4 are fluctuating molecules at room temperature and probably invert between the three possible configurational isomers (exo,exo-, exo,endo- and endo,endo-form).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Salt of the Water‐Stable Hexathiohypodiphosphate Anion: [py2Li]4[P2S6] ·2 py

A new rare example of a synthetic route in solution to the hexathiohypodiphosphate anion P₂S₆⁴⁻ is presented. Starting from P₄S₃, Li₂S, and elemental sulfur in pyridine, this reaction yields yellow block‐shaped crystals of [py₂Li]₄[P₂S₆] · 2 py ( 1 ). The molecular structure of this hitherto unknown compound was determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction and reveals a heteronorbornane skeleton within the Li₄P₂S₆ entity.     

New synthesis of liquid polysulfide polymers in the presence of hydrazine. II. The synthesis of linear polymers from 1,1′-[methylenebis(oxy)]-bis-[2-chloroethane] and Na2S3 or Na2S2.5

Liquid polysulfide polymers with the thiol groups on the end of the chains and of the average molecular weight of 7000–510 g mol⁻¹ have been obtained by the reaction of BClE and Na₂S₃, i.e., Na₂S_2.5 in the presence of hydrazine. The average molecular weight of the obtained polymers depends on the quantity of hydrazine used for the syntheses. With the aim to obtain polymers of the similar average molecular weight it is necessary to use on average 0.5 mol of hydrazine per polymer segment less if Na₂S_2.5 is used instead of Na₂S₃. The sulfur content in the obtained polymers is on average less than 2 sulfur atoms per polymer segment and amounts to 1.90 sulfur atoms when Na₂S₃ is used and is 1.76 sulfur atoms per polymer segment when Na₂S_2.5 is used for the synthesis. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 35: 1369–1373, 1997     

Full Dissolution of the Whole Lithium Sulfide Family (Li2S8 to Li2S) in a Safe Eutectic Solvent for Rechargeable Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

The lithium–sulfur battery is an attractive option for next‐generation energy storage owing to its much higher theoretical energy density than state‐of‐the‐art lithium‐ion batteries. However, the massive volume changes of the sulfur cathode and the uncontrollable deposition of Li₂S₂/Li₂S significantly deteriorate cycling life and increase voltage polarization. To address these challenges, we develop an ?‐caprolactam/acetamide based eutectic‐solvent electrolyte, which can dissolve all lithium polysulfides and lithium sulfide (Li₂S₈–Li₂S). With this new electrolyte, high specific capacity (1360 mAh g^?1) and reasonable cycling stability are achieved. Moreover, in contrast to conventional ether electrolyte with a low flash point (ca. 2 °C), such low‐cost eutectic‐solvent‐based electrolyte is difficult to ignite, and thus can dramatically enhance battery safety. This research provides a new approach to improving lithium–sulfur batteries in aspects of both safety and performance.     

Zur Chemie und Strukturchemie von Phosphiden und Polyphosphiden. 42. Trilithiumheptaphosphid Li3P7: Darstellung,Struktur und Eigenschaften

Chemistry and Structural Chemistry of Phosphides and Polyphosphides. 42. Trilithiumheptaphosphide Li₃P₇: Preparation, Structure, and Properties Trilithium heptaphosphide, Li₃P₇, has been prepared by reaction of the elements at 870 K in Nb and Ta ampoules, respectively. The bright yellow (solventfree) substance crystallizes in a new structure type (P2₁2₁2₁; a = 974.2(1) pm; b = 1053,5(1) pm; c = 759,6(1) pm; Z = 4). The structure is closely related to the plastically crystalline Rb₃P₇ type of structure (Li₃Bi variant). The heptaphosphanortricyclene anions P₇^3? are surrounded by 12 Li cations and connected one to each other in a complex manner. The anion exhibits a differentation of distances and angles typical for ionic nortricyclenes X₇^3? (P? P distances: d?(basis) = 224.9 pm; d?(basis-bridge) = 214.7 pm; d?(bridge-bridgehead) = 217.6 pm). The distances Li to P are in the range of 250 ≤ d(Li? (2b)P^?) ≤ 270 pm. The P? P and Li? P bond distances are equivalent to meaningful Pauling bond orders PBO. On heating in closed ampoules, Li₃P₇ shows an endothermic effect at 900 K, corresponding to a first order phase transition into a HT phase of unknown nature up to now. On thermal decomposition no congruent dissociative sublimation occurs in contrast to the other heptaphosphides M₃P₇, but LiP and Li₃P are formed, the latter evaporates congruently dissociative, Solutions of Li₃P₇ in en show valence fluctuation of the P₇^3? anions already at room temperature (δ ³¹P-NMR = ? 122.1). Further reactions of Li₃P₇ are reported as well as the structural differences between Li₃P₇ and the solvates Li₃P_7solv3 are discussed.     

Na2B2S5 and Li2B2S5: Two Novel Perthioborates with Planar 1,2,4-Trithia-3,5-Diborolane Rings

For the first time perthioborates with trigonal planar coordination of boron were prepared. Na₂B₂S₅ (Pnma, a = 12.545(2) Å, b = 7.441(1) Å, c = 8.271(1) Å, Z = 4) and Li₂B₂S₅ (Cmcm, a = 15.864(1) Å, b = 6.433(1) Å, c = 6.862(1) Å, Z = 4) were obtained by reaction of the metal sulfides with stoichiometric amounts of boron and an excess of sulfur (effective molar ratio M:B:S = 1:1:4) at 600°C (650°C) and subsequent annealing. The non-isotypic structures contain exactly planar [B₂S₅]^2? groups consisting of five-membered B₂S₃ rings with one additional exocyclic sulfur on each of the boron atoms. The alkaline metal cations are four-coordinate (lithium) and (four + four)-coordinate (sodium) respectively.     

[(dme)Li]3As7 – Synthese und Aufbau einer Verbindung mit Nortricyclen-Struktur

Alkylidynephosphines and -arsines. III. [(dme)Li]₃As₇ – Synthesis and Constitution of a Compound with Nortricyclane Structure While treatment of bis(tetrahydrofuran)lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)phosphanide with dimethyl carbonate in 1,2-dimethoxyethane results in formation of methoxytrimethylsilane and the λ³-phosphaalkyne (dme)₂Li–O–C≡P [2], a similar reaction of the corresponding arsanide gives the neutral complex [(dme)Li]₃As₇ ( 1 a ) together with carbon monoxide. From a cooled solution of mostly 1,2-dimethoxyethane and small amounts of diethyl ether amber rods of the co-crystallizate 1 a · OEt₂ precipitate; a detailed analysis of the data record showed that they are twinned by reticular merohedry with apparent hexagonal symmetry. A subsequent x-ray structure determination in space group P2₁/n (a₁ = 1123.0(2); b = 1485.5(3); c₁ = 1945.1(4) pm; β = 90.00(3)° at –100 ± 3 °C; Z = 4 formula units; wR₂ = 0.280) revealed an almost hexagonal packing of neutral complexes with relatively mobile diethyl ether molecules in channels of the structure. Two negatively charged arsenic atoms each of the heptarsanortricyclane skeleton coordinate to a [(dme)Li]⁺ cation; average bond lengths and angles (As_a–As_e 240.7; As_e–As_b 235.3; As_b–As_b 249.8 pm; As_e–As_a–As_e 101.0°; As_a–As_e–As_b 99.6°; As_e–As_b–As_b 105.1°; As_b–As_b–As_b 60.0°) are similar to those of analogous compounds. Ab initio calculations were performed on the model systems As₇^3– ( 2 ) and As₇H₃ ( 3 ) in order to explain striking trends in characteristic parameters of anionic or molecular heptarsanortricyclane skeletons, respectively.     

ChemInform Abstract: Rational Syntheses and Structural Characterization of Sulfur‐Rich Phosphorus Polysulfides: α‐P2S7 and β‐P2S7.

The polysulfides α‐ and β‐P₂S₇ are synthesized by heating stoichiometric mixtures of P₄S₃ and sulfur in the presence of catalytic amounts of anhydrous FeCl₃ as mineralizer (evacuated silica tube, 250 °C, 10 d).     

Structural Characterisation of the Li Argyrodites Li7PS6 and Li7PSe6 and their Solid Solutions: Quantification of Site Preferences by MAS‐NMR Spectroscopy

Li₇PS₆ and Li₇PSe₆ belong to a class of new solids that exhibit high Li⁺ mobility. A series of quaternary solid solutions Li₇PS_6?xSe_x (0≤x≤6) were characterised by X‐ray crystallography and magic‐angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS‐NMR) spectroscopy. The high‐temperature (HT) modifications were studied by single‐crystal investigations (both F$\bar 4$ 3m, Z=4, Li₇PS₆: a=9.993(1) Å, Li₇PSe₆: a=10.475(1) Å) and show the typical argyrodite structures with strongly disordered Li atoms. HT‐Li₇PS₆ and HT‐Li₇PSe₆ transform reversibly into low‐temperature (LT) modifications with ordered Li atoms. X‐ray powder diagrams show the structures of LT‐Li₇PS₆ and LT‐Li₇PSe₆ to be closely related to orthorhombic LT‐α‐Cu₇PSe₆. Single crystals of the LT modifications are not available due to multiple twinning and formation of antiphase domains. The gradual substitution of S by Se shows characteristic site preferences closely connected to the functionalities of the different types of chalcogen atoms (S, Se). High‐resolution solid‐state ³¹P NMR is a powerful method to differentiate quantitatively between the distinct (PS_4?nSe_n)^3? local environments. Their population distribution differs significantly from a statistical scenario, revealing a pronounced preference for P? S over P? Se bonding. This preference, shown for the series of LT samples, can be quantified in terms of an equilibrium constant specifying the melt reaction Se_P+S^2??S_P+Se^2?, prior to crystallisation. The ⁷⁷Se MAS‐NMR spectra reveal that the chalcogen distributions in the second and third coordination sphere of the P atoms are essentially statistical. The number of crystallographically independent Li atoms in both LT modifications was analysed by means of ⁶Li{⁷Li} cross polarisation magic angle spinning (CPMAS).     

Ein neues Phosphorsulfid mit Adamantangerüst: δ‐P4S7

A New Phosphorus Sulfide with Adamantane Structure: δ‐P₄S₇ By sulfur abstraction from α‐P₄S₉/P₄S₁₀ with triphenylphosphine a new phosphorus sulfide δ‐P₄S₇ with adamantane skeleton and an additional sulfur in exo‐position was identified in CS₂‐solution by ³¹P‐NMR spectroscopy. Product distribution and ³¹P‐NMR parameter are given.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (NEt4)2[TeS3], (NEt4)2[Te(S5)(S7)] und (NEt4)4[Te(S5)2][Te(S7)2]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of (NEt₄)₂[TeS₃], (NEt₄)₂[Te(S₅)(S₇)], and (NEt₄)₄[Te(S₅)₂][Te(S₇)₂] (NEt₄)₂[TeS₃] was obtained by the reaction of NEt₄Cl, Na₂S₄ and tellurium in acetonitrile. It reacts with sulfur, yielding (NEt₄)₂[Te(S₅)(S₇)], which is transformed to (NEt₄)₄[Te(S₅)₂][Te(S₇)₂] by recrystallization from hot acetonitrile. According to the X-ray structure analysis, crystals of (NEt₄)₂[TeS₃] are monoclinic (space group P2₁/c) and form twins with the twinning plane (001); they contain pyramidal TeS₃^2– ions. (NEt₄)₂[Te(S₅)(S₇)] forms triclinic twins (space group P1) with the twinning plane (010). In the [Te(S₅)(S₇)]^2– ion an S₅ and an S₇ atom group are bonded in a chelate manner to the tellurium atom, which has square coordination. (NEt₄)₄[Te(S₅)₂][Te(S₇)₂] (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c) contains two kinds of anions, the known [Te(S₅)₂]^2– and the new [Te(S₇)₂]^2– ion which has two S₇ chelating groups.