Ein neues Oxotantalat(V): Über KLi6[TaO6] [1]

A New Oxotantalate(V): On KLi₆[TaO₆] [1] For the first time hitherto unknown KLi₆[TaO₆] was obtained by intimately pulverized mixtures of K₂O, Li₂O and Ta₂O₅ (molar ratio K:Li:Ta = 1.1:6.6:1) in a closed Ni-cylinder (800°C, 30 d) in form of colourless single crystals; trigonal-rhomboedral (space group R3 m) with a = 822.6(1) pm, c = 721.2(1) pm (Guinier-Simonpowder data), Z = 3. The determination of the crystal structure (four cycle diffractometer data, 224 out of 224 I₀ (hkl), R = 1.80%, R_w = 1.79%, absorption not considered) proves that KLi₆[TaO₆] is isotypic with KLi₆[IrO₆], a stuffed derivative of the α-Li₆[UO₆] structure type. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the latter derived from Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, as well as the Charge Distribution, CHARDI, are calculated and discussed.     

Preparation and Crystal Structure of Li4[TaN3]

The new lithium nitridotantalate(V), Li₄[TaN₃], was prepared by reaction of Li₁₅[CrN₄]₂N with the wall of a welded Ta ampoule in the presence of metallic Li at 1470 K. Li₄[TaN₃] forms colourless single crystals (platelets, space group Ibca, No. 73, a = 491.85(4) pm, b = 973.59(6) pm, c = 1415.0(1) pm, Z = 8, R1 = 0.0288). The crystal structure is described as Li₂O superstructure with ordered occupation of the tetrahedral sites by Li and Ta. The resulting arrangement leads to infinite chains [TaN₂N_2/2^4—] running along [100].     

Ein neues Oxouranat(VI): K2Li4[UO6]. Mit einer Bemerkung über Rb2Li4[UO6] und Cs2Li4UO6

A New Oxouranate(VI): K₂Li₄[UO₆]. With a Remark about Rb₂Li₄[UO₆] and Cs₂Li₄[UO₆] For the first time K₂Li₄UO₆ has been prepared by an exchange reaction of α-Li₆UO₆ with K₂O [K:U = 2.0:1, sealed au-tube; 750°C; 30 d single crystals; 680°C, 10 d powder]. The irregular shaped single crystals, which are of yellow color and sensitive to moisture crystallize in P3 m1 (Z = 1) with a = 619.27(5), c = 533.76(6) pm. The structure determination (PW 1100, AgKα R = 4.80%, R_w = 4.81% for 220 unique reflexions) reveals a new type of structure. The characteristic elements are the isolated group [UO₆] and the C.N. = 12 for K⁺. While Li(1) has a nearly regular square of 4 O^2? as coordination polyhedron, Li(2) is octahedrally surrounded. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE) is calculated and discussed. In addition to K₂Li₄[UO₆] the new oxides Rb₂Li₄[UO₆] and Cs₂Li₄[UO₆] are prepared as pale yellow powders which are little sensitive to moisture (both: au-tube, 680°C, 10 d). According to powder datas both compounds are isotypic with K₂Li₄[UO₆] [Rb₂Li₄[UO₆]: a = 622.91(5), c = 535.93(6) pm; Cs₂Li₄[UO₆]: a = 626.70(6), c = 539.92(6) pm].     

Ein neues Cobaltat mit Inselstruktur: Li6[CoO4]

A New Cobaltate with Isolated Anion Structure: Li₆[CoO₄] For the first time transparent, blue single crystals of Li₆[CoO₄] have been prepared (Li₂O/Na₂O/?CoO”? (Li:Na:Co = 1.3:1.3:1), Co-tube, 580°C, 22 d). Corresponding to Li₆□CoO; it is an ordered variant of the Li₂O-type of structure: P4₂/nmc; a = 653.6(1) pm, c = 465.4(1) pm; Z = 2; d_x = 2.75 g cm^?3, d_pyk = 2.71 g cm^?3 (4-circle-diffractometer-data (PW 1100), AgKα; 230 from 936 I₀(hkl); R = 9.58%, R_W = 5.25%). Parameters see text. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed. The magnetic properties are measured in the temperature range of 14–297 K.     

Rb6LiPr11Cl16[SeO3]12: Ein chloridisch derivatisiertes Rubidium‐Lithium‐Praseodym(III)‐Oxoselenat(IV)

Rb₆LiPr₁₁Cl₁₆[SeO₃]₁₂: A Chloride‐Derivatized Rubidium Lithium Praseodymium(III) Oxoselenate(IV) Transparent green square platelets with often truncated edges and corners of Rb₆LiPr₁₁Cl₁₆[SeO₃]₁₂ were obtained by the reaction of elemental praseodymium, praseodymium(III,IV) oxide and selenium dioxide with an eutectic LiCl–RbCl flux at 500 °C in evacuated silica ampoules. A single crystal of the moisture and air insensitive compound was characterized by X‐ray diffraction single‐crystal structure analysis. Rb₆LiPr₁₁Cl₁₆[SeO₃]₁₂ crystallizes tetragonally in the space group I4/mcm (no. 140; a = 1590.58(6) pm, c = 2478.97(9) pm, c/a = 1.559; Z = 4). The crystal structure is characterized by two types of layers parallel to the (001) plane following the sequence 121′2′1. Cl^? anions form cubes around the Rb⁺ cations (Rb1 and Rb2; CN = 8; d(Rb⁺?Cl^?) = 331 – 366 pm) within the first layer. One quarter of the possible places for Rb⁺ cations within this CsCl‐type kind of arrangement is not occupied, however the Cl^? anions of these vacancies are connected to Pr³⁺ cations (Pr4) above and below instead, forming square antiprisms of [(Pr4)O₄Cl₄]^9? units (d(Pr4?O) = 247–249 pm; d(Pr4?Cl) = 284–297 pm) that work as links between layer 1 and 2. Central cations of the second layer consist of Li⁺ and Pr³⁺. While the Li⁺ cations are surrounded by eight O^2? anions (d(Li?O5) = 251 pm) in the shape of cubes again, the Pr³⁺ cations are likewisely coordinated by eight O^2? anions as square antiprisms (for Pr1, d(Pr1?O2) = 242 pm) and by ten O^2? anions (for Pr2 and Pr3), respectively. The latter form tetracapped trigonal antiprisms (Pr2, d(Pr2?O) = 251–253 pm and 4 × 262 pm) or bicapped distorted cubes (Pr3, d(Pr3?O) = 245–259 pm and 2 × 279 pm). The non‐binding electron pairs (“lone pairs”) at the two crystallographically different Ψ¹‐tetrahedral [SeO₃]^2? anions (d(Se⁴⁺?O^2?) = 169–173 pm) are directing towards the empty cavities between the layer‐connecting [(Pr4)O₄Cl₄]^9? units.     

Water-rich molybdotellurates: Preparation and crystal structure of Li6[TeMo6O24] · 18 H2O and Li6[TeMo6O24] · Te(OH)6 · 18 H2O

Li₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · 18 H₂O is triclinic (space group P1 , a = 1 041.7(1), b = 1 058.6(1), c = 1 070.8(1) pm, α = 61.08(1), β = 60.44(1), γ = 73.95(1)°). Single crystal X-ray structure analysis (Z = 1, 295 K, 317 parameters, 3 973 reflections, R_g = 0.0250) revealed an infinite branched chain of edge-sharing Li coordination polyhedra to be the prominent structural feature. One of the four crystallographically independent Li⁺ is coordinated octahedrally. The coordination polyhedra of the remaining Li⁺ are distorted trigonal bipyramids. Only three unique oxygen atoms (O(9), O(10), O(12)) of the centrosymmetric [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anion are bound to Li⁺. The further positions in the coordination spheres of the Li⁺ are occupied by water molecules. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds involve mainly oxygen atoms of the [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anion as nearly equivalent proton acceptors without regard to their different bonding modes to Te and Mo, respectively. Li₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · Te(OH)₆ · 18 H₂O crystallizes monoclinically in space group P2₁/n with Z = 4, a = 994.1(3), b = 2 344.8(10), c = 1 764.9(4) pm, and β = 91.36(4)°. Single crystal structure analysis with least squares refinement of 627 parameters (5 900 reflections, 295 K) converged to R_g = 0.0324. There are six unique Li⁺ cations. The coordination polyhedra of Li(1), Li(2), Li(3), and Li(4) are linked by common edges to yield an eight membered centrosymmetric strand. The coordination polyhedra of the remaining two Li⁺ sites (Li(5), Li(6)) are connected to a dimeric unit via a common corner. All oxygen atoms of the Te(OH)₆ molecule are involved in the coordination of Li⁺. However, only three oxygen atoms (O(13), O(18), O(23)) of the [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anion which lacks crystallographic symmetry are involved in the coordination of Li⁺. The oxygen atoms of the anion act as proton acceptors in hydrogen bonds of predominantly medium strength. Te(OH)₆ molecules and [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anions connected by strong hydrogen bonds form an infinite chain.     

Über Cs2Li2[GeO4]

About Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] By heating of a well-ground mixture of the binary oxides CsO_0.55, Li₂O and GeO₂ (Cs:Li:Ge=2,6:2,2:1; Ni-tube; 600 °C; 49d) we got single crystals of Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] for the first time. Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] is isotypic to Rb₂Li₂[MO₄] [M = Si, Ti, Ge] [2] and Cs₂Li₂[MO₄] (M = Si, Ti) [3]: according to this Cs₂Li₂[GeO₄] crystallizes triclinic, in the spacegroup P1 with a = 968.7(4) pm, b = 586.0(2) pm, c = 571.4(2) pm, α = 92.71(4)°, β = 110.95(3)° and γ = 94.34(4)° (Guinier-Simon data), Z = 2. The structure was determined by four-circle diffractometer data (Ag? K_α ; 2381 I_o(hkl); R = 8,4%; R_w = 5.0%), parameters see text. Further the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE), Effective Coordination Numbers (ECoN) and the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii (MEFIR), have been calculated.     

Neue Oxoferrate(III). Na2Li3[FeO4] und K2Li3[FeO4]

New Oxoferrates (III). Na₂Li₃[FeO₄] and K₂Li₃[FeO₄] . Na₂Li₃[FeO₄] and K₂Li₃[FeO₄] (transparent, pink or light yellow single crystals) have been prepared by heating mixtures of the oxides (Na:Li:Fe = 2.2:3.3:1; Ag-tube, 720°C, 27 d or K:Li:Fe = 2.2:3.3:1; analogous, 700°C, 40 d). Na₂Li₃[FeO₄] is isotypic with Na₂Li₃[GaO₄] (a = 832.2(1), b = 796.0(1), c = 656.3(1)pm, Pnnm) and K₂Li₃[FeO₄] with K₂Li₃[GaO₄] (a = 557.7(1), b = 880.6(1), c = 1101.8(2)pm, β = 111.51(2)°, P2₁/c). Four cycle diffractometer data: MoK_α, 525 out of 686 I₀(hkl), R = 9.36%, R_w = 5.97% or 1424 out of 1424 I₀(hkl), R = 8.45%, R_w = 5.66%. Parameters see text. The structures are characterized by calculations of the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE. The Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, which are calculated by means of Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are compared with the analogous gallates.     

Zwei neue Silicat-Chloride mit zweiwertigem Europium: LiEu3[SiO4]Cl3 und Li7Eu8[SiO4]4Cl7

Two New Silicate-Chlorides with Divalent Europium: LiEu₃[SiO₄]Cl₃ and Li₇Eu₈[SiO₄]₄Cl₇ LiEu₃[SiO₄]Cl₃ was prepared by reaction of LiCl with Eu₂SiO₄ and Li₇Eu₈[SiO₄]₄Cl₇ from Li with Eu₂O₃, SiO₂ and LiCl. The crystal structures of LiEu₃[SiO₄]Cl₃ (Pmna, a = 946.95(13); b = 699.52(8); c = 1 368.0(2) pm; Z = 4; R1 = 0.0325, R2_w = 0.0642) and Li₇Eu₈[SiO₄]₄Cl₇ (P2₁/c; a = 851.85(5); b = 948.62(7); c = 1 679.0(2) pm; β = 96.221(8)°; Z = 2; R1 = 0.0352, R2_w = 0.0744) were determined from four-circle diffractometer data. LiEu₃[SiO₄]Cl₃ contains [Li(SiO₄)₂] units and LiCl₆ octahedra while in Li₇Eu₈[SiO₄]₄Cl₇ larger ?lithosilicate”? groups are found. In both structures, the Eu²⁺ ions are coordinated mostly eightfold by O^2? and Cl^? ligands.     

Zur kenntnis ‚Kationen-reicher’︁ Tantalate und Niobate Über Na5TaO5 und Na5NbO5

On Tantalates and Niobates ‘rich in Cations’. On Na₅TaO₅ and Na₅NbO₅ Colourless, transparent single crystals of Na₅TaO₅ [annealed mixtures of Na₂O, Li₂O, and Ta₂O₅, Na : Li : Ta = 6.6 : 1.1 : 1, Ni-cylinder, 1000°C, 75 d] as well as Na₅NbO₅ [annealed mixtures of Na₂O, Li₂O, and Nb₂O₅, Na : Li : Nb = 6.6 : 1.1 : 1, Ni-cylinder, 1000°C, 75 d] have been prepared. Single crystal data show that both isotypic oxides represent a deformed variant of the NaCl-type of structure [Na₅TaO₅: 1154 from 1250 I₀ (hkl), four-cycle diffractometer Philips PW 1100, ω2-θ scan, Ag? Kα , R = 4.88%, space group c2/c with a = 629.3(1) pm, b = 1025.4(2) pm, c = 1004.6(2) pm, b? 106.80(2)°, z = 4 and Na₅NbO₅: 998 from 1247 I₀(hkl), four-cycle diffractometer Philips PW 1100, ω-2θ scan, Ag? Kα , R = 8.58% and R_w = 7.67%, space group C2/2 with a = 629.1(1) pm, b = 1024.4(2) pm, c = 1004.2(2) pm, b? = 106.80(2)°, Z = 4]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the latter derived from Mean Effective Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, as well as Charge Distribution, CHARDI, are calculated.     

Über Oxoosmate(VII) Na5[OsO6] und Li5[OsO6]

On Oxoosmates(VII). Na₅[OsO₆] and Li₅[OsO₆] For the first time bluish black single crystals of Na₅[OsO₆] have been prepared. The structure was determined according to four-circle-diffractometer data. According to powder samples Li₅[OsO₆] is isotypic to Na₅[OsO₆]. Both are of the NaCl-type like Na₅[ReO₆] (space-group C2/m (No. 12, I.T.), Z = 2): Na₅[OsO₆]: a = 568.10(4), b = 975.00(6), c = 559.65(5) pm, β = 111.00° (1), 436 hkl, 4° ? Θ ? 30°, MoK, R = 2.7%, R_W = 2.6%. Li₅[OsO₆]: a = 568.10(4), b =975.00(6), c = 559,65(5) pm, β = 111.00° (1). Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, are calculated and discussed.     

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.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Li(thf)4]2[Bi4I14(thf)2], [Li(thf)4]4[Bi5I19] und (Ph4P)4[Bi6I22]

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Li(thf)₄]₂[Bi₄I₁₄(thf)₂], [Li(thf)₄]₄[Bi₅I₁₉], and (Ph₄P)₄[Bi₆I₂₂] Solutions of BiI₃ in THF or methanol react with MI (M = Li, Na) to form polynuclear iodo complexes of bismuth. The syntheses and results of X-ray structure analyses of compounds [Li(thf)₄]₂[Bi₄I₁₄(thf)₂], [Li(thf)₄]₄[Bi₅I₁₉], [Na(thf)₆]₄[Bi₆I₂₂] and (Ph₄P)₄[Bi₆I₂₂] are described. The anions of these compounds consist of edge-sharing BiI₆ and BiI₅(thf) octahedra. The Bi atoms lie in a plane and are coordinated by bridging and terminal I atoms and by THF ligands in a distorted octahedral fashion. [Li(thf)₄]₂[Bi₄I₁₄(thf)₂]: Space group P1 (No. 2), a = 1 159.9(6), b = 1 364.6(7), c = 1 426.5(7) pm, α = 114.05(3), β = 90.01(3), γ = 100.62(3)°. [Li(thf)₄]₄[Bi₅I₁₉]: Space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 1 653.0(9), b = 4 350(4), c = 1 836.3(13) pm, β = 114.70(4)°. [Na(thf)₆]₄[Bi₆I₂₂]: Space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 1 636.4(3), b = 2 926.7(7), c = 1 845.8(4) pm, β = 111.42(2)°. (Ph₄P)₄[Bi₆I₂₂]: Space group P1 (No. 2), a = 1 368.6(7), b = 1 508.1(9), c = 1 684.9(8) pm, α = 98.28(4), β = 95.13(4), γ = 109.48(4)°.     

Synthese,Struktur und Eigenschaften der Tetraarsenidometallate(V) M7[TAs4] (M = K,Rb; T = Nb,Ta)

Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of the Tetraarsenidometallates(V) M₇[TAs₄] (M = K, Rb; T = Nb, Ta) The tetraarsenidometallates(V) M₇[TAs₄] (M = K, Rb; T = Nb, Ta) have been prepared from RbAs, KAs, Rb₃As, K₃As, and Nb or Ta in sealed Nb(Ta) ampoules at T = 1100 K. They crystallize in a new structure type oP24 (Pmn2₁, no. 31); K₇[NbAs₄]: a = 1019.2(2) pm, b = 916.2(2) pm, c = 830.6(1) pm; K₇[TaAs₄]: a = 1017.3(2) pm, b = 915.5(2) pm, c = 830.5(2) pm; Rb₇[NbAs₄]: a = 1059.2(4) pm, b = 952.8(4) pm, c = 860.4(4) pm; Z = 2 formula units per unit cell). The compounds form dark red crystals and they are sensitive against air and moisture. They are semiconductors with E_g = 1.80 eV. The thermal decomposition in dynamical vacuum gives evidence for the existance of K₄TAs₃ and K₂TAs₂ (T = Nb, Ta). Main structural units are polar oriented tetrahedra [TAs₄] with d (T – As) = 252.2(1) pm; 251.3(1) pm; 253.0(4) pm, respectively. The As atoms are trigonal prismatically coordinated by M and T atoms. These trigonal prisms form anionic and cationic layers [M₄As₂]^2? and _∞²[M₃TAs₂]²⁺ alternating along the b axis. The structure is comparable with that of Co₂P and can be described as a stuffed shear variant of the Na₆□ZnO₄ type of structure.     

Über die komplexen Hydroxide des Chroms: Na9[Cr(OH)6]2(OH)3 · 6 H2O und Na4[Cr(OH)6]X · H2O (X = Cl, (S2)1/2) – Synthese,Kristallstruktur und thermisches Verhalten

Complex Hydroxides of Chromium: Na₉[Cr(OH)₆]₂(OH)₃ · 6 H₂O and Na₄[Cr(OH)₆]X · H₂O (X = Cl, (S₂)_1/2) – Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Thermal Behaviour Green plate‐like crystals of Na₉[Cr(OH)₆]₂(OH)₃ · 6 H₂O (triclinic, P1, a = 872.9(1) pm, b = 1142.0(1) pm, c = 1166.0(1) pm, α = 74.27(1)°, β = 87.54(1)°, γ = 70.69(1)°) are obtained upon slow cooling of a hot saturated solution of Cr^III in conc. NaOH (50 wt%) at room temperature. In the presence of chloride or disulfide the reaction yields green prismatic crystals of Na₄[Cr(OH)₆]Cl · H₂O (monoclinic, C2/c, a = 1138.8(2) pm, b = 1360.4(1) pm, c = 583.20(7) pm, β = 105.9(1)°) or green elongated plates of Na₄[Cr(OH)₆](S₂)_1/2 · H₂O (monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 580.8(1) pm, b = 1366.5(3) pm, c = 1115.0(2) pm, β = 103.71(2)°), respectively. The latter compounds crystallize in related structures. All compounds can be described as distorted cubic closest packings of the anions and the crystal water molecules with the cations occupying octahedral sites in an ordered way. The thermal decomposition of the compounds was investigated by DSC/TG or DTA/TG and high temperature X‐ray powder diffraction measurements. In all cases the final decomposition product is NaCrO₂.     

Darstellung,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren neuer ternärer Verbindungen mit dem Anion [N–B–N]3–

Ternary Nitridoborates. 2. Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Vibrational Spectra of New Ternary Compounds with the [N–B–N]^3– Anion The isotypic compounds LiM₄[BN₂]₃ (M = Ca, Sr, Ba, Eu) and NaM₄[BN₂]₃ (M = Sr, Ba) are formed as colorless to pale yellow prismatic crystals (black with Eu) by reaction of the binary components Li₃N, M₃N₂, EuN and Na, NaN₃, Ba₃N₂ and BN in sealed niobium ampoules at 1375 and 1275 K, respectively. The linear anions [N–B–N]^3– have bond lengths d(B–N) between 132.6 and 136.6 pm. Vibrational frequencies and force constants f(B–N) = 7.25–7.89 Ncm^–1 reveal significant drifts related to bond length and effective anionic charge. The cubic crystal structures (Im3m (No. 229), Z = 2; LiM₄[BN₂]₃: a(Ca) = 711.5 pm; a(Sr) = 745.6 pm; a(Eu) = 742.5 pm, a(Ba) = 788.0 pm and NaM₄[BN₂] ${}_{\text{3}\text{: a(Sr) = 756.8 pm; a(Ba) = 791.7 pm)) are stuffed derivatives of the β‐PtHg4}}$ structure type, and the range of existence of this cubic structure is derived from the molar volume and the ionic radii. The cations form a partial structure of centered cubes E1(E2)₈ which are condensed to a [E1(E2)_8/2] network (E1 = Li, Na; E2 = Ca, Sr, Ba, Eu). The remaining open cubes are filled by the [BN₂]^3– anions yielding two interpenetrating [E1(BN₂)_6/2] networks. Periodic Nodal Surfaces (PNS) of Im3m symmetry show the regions of different interactions.     

Über den H‐ und A‐Typ von La2[Si2O7]

On the H‐ and A‐Type Structure of La₂[Si₂O₇] By thermal decomposition of La₃F₃[Si₃O₉] at 700 °C in a CsCl flux single crystals of a new form of La₂[Si₂O₇] have been found which is called H type (triclinic, P1; a = 681.13(4), b = 686.64(4), c = 1250.23(8) pm, α = 82.529(7), β = 88.027(6), γ = 88.959(6)°; V_m = 87.223(9) cm³/mol, D_x = 5.113(8) g/cm³, Z = 4) continuing Felsche's nomenclature. It crystallizes isotypically to the triclinic K₂[Cr₂O₇] in a structure closely related to that of A–La₂[Si₂O₇] (tetragonal, P4₁; a = 683.83(7), c = 2473.6(4) pm; V_m = 87.072(9) cm³/mol, D_x = 5.122(8) g/cm³, Z = 8). For comparison, the latter has been refined from single crystal data, too. Both the structures can be described as sequence of layers of each of two crystallographically different [Si₂O₇]^6– anions always built up of two corner‐linked [SiO4] tetrahedra in eclipsed conformation with non‐linear Si–O–Si bridges (∢(Si–O–Si) = 128–132°) piled up in [001] direction and aligned almost parallel to the c axis. They differ only in layer sequence: Whereas the double tetrahedra of the disilicate units are tilted alternating to the left and in view direction ([010]; stacking sequence: AB) in H–La₂[Si₂O₇], after layer B there follow due to the 4₁ screw axis layers with anions tilted to the right and tilted against view direction ([010]; stacking sequence: ABA′B′) in A–La₂[Si₂O₇]. The extremely irregular coordination polyhedra around each of the four crystallographically independent La³⁺ cations in both forms (H and A type) consist of eight to ten oxygen atoms in spacing intervals of 239 to 330 pm. The possibility of more or less ordered intermediate forms will be discussed.     

Neue Vertreter des K2Li14[Pb3O14]-Typs Cs2Li14[Tb3O14] und K2Li14[Zr3O14] [1, 2]

Inhaltsübersicht. Erstmals wurden klar durchscheinende, orange-farbene Einkristalle von Cs₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] aus Cs₂TbO₃ und Li₂O (Tb: Li = 1:5) dargestellt [550°C, 21 d, verschlossenes AuRohr]. Es liegt der K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]-Typ vor [Vierkreisdiffraktometerdaten, PW 1100, MoKä-Strahlung, 660 I_o(hkl), R = 4,8%, R_w = 3,4%, Immm, a = 1293,5(8), b = 792,6(3), c = 740,4(3) pm, Z = 2, d_rö = 4,65]. Ebenfalls neu wurde K₂Li₁₄[Zr₃O₁₄] in Form farbloser Einkristalle durch Tempern inniger Gemenge von K₂O, Li₂O und ZrO₂ (K: Li: Zr = 1:4:1,5) dargestellt [900°C, 14 d, geschlossene Ni-Bombe] und röntgenographisch untersucht. Die Strukturverfeinerung [612 I_o(hkl), Vierkreisdiffraktometerdaten, PW 1100, MoKα-Strahlung, R = 5,9%, R_w = 5,3%, Immm, a = 1244,6, b = 776,4, c = 724,3 pm, Z = 2] bestätigt die Isotypie mit K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]. Der Madelunganteil der Gitterenergie, MAPLE, Effektive Koordinationszahlen, ECoN, diese über Mittlere Effektive Ionenradien, MEFIR, wurden berechnet. Für die nun bekannten Vertreter dieses Typs wurde ein Isotypievergleich vorgenommen. New Compounds of the K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄] Type: Cs₂Li₁₄[Tb₈O₁₄] and K₂Li₁₄[Zr₃O₁₄] For the first time Cs₂Li₁₄[Tb₃O₁₄] has been prepared as orange single crystals from Cs₂TbO₃ and Li₂O (Tb: Li = 1:5) [550°C, 21 d, sealed Au-Tube]. Structure Refinement [four-circle diffractometer data, PW 1100, MoKα radiation, 660 I_o(hkl), R = 4.8%, R_w = 3.4%, Immm, a = 1293.5(8), b = 792.6(3), c = 740.4(3) pm, Z = 2, d_rö = 4.65] confirms isotypy with K₂Li₁₄[Pb₃O₁₄]. K₂Li₁₄[Zr₃O₁₄] has also been prepared as colorless single crystals from K₂O, Li₂O, and ZrO₂ (K: Li: Zr = 1:4:1.5), [900°C, 14 d, closed Ni-cylinder] and investigated by x-ray [612 I_o(hkl), four-circle diffractometer data, PW 1100, MoKα radiation, R = 5.9%, R_w = 5.3%, Immm, a = 1244.6, b = 776.4, c = 724.3 pm, Z = 2]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, the latter derived from Mean Effective Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated. A detailed comparison of the structures is carried out.     

Pniktogenidostannate(IV) mit isolierten Tetraeder‐Anionen: Neue Vertreter (E1)4(E2)2[Sn(E15)4] (mit E1 = Na,K; E2 = Ca,Sr, Ba; E15 = P,As, Sb,Bi) vom Na6[ZnO4]‐Typ und die Überstrukturvariante von K4Sr2[SnAs4]

Pnictogenidostannates(IV) with Discrete Tetrahedral Anions: New Representatives (E1)₄(E2)₂[Sn(E15)₄] (with E1 = Na, K; E2 = Ca, Sr, Ba; E15 = P, As, Sb, Bi) of the Na₆[ZnO₄] Type and the Superstructure Variant of K₄Sr₂[SnAs₄] The silvery to dark metallic lustrous compounds (E1)₄(E2)₂[Sn(E15)₄] (E1 = Na, K; E2 = Ca, Sr, Ba; E15 = P, As, Sb, Bi) were prepared from melts of stoichiometric mixtures of the elements. They crystallize in the Na₆[ZnO₄]‐type structure (hexagonal, space group: P6₃mc, Z = 2; Na₄Ca₂[SnP₄]: a = 938.94(7), c = 710.09(8) pm; K₄Sr₂[SnAs₄]: a = 1045.0(2), c = 767.0(1) pm; K₄Ba₂[SnP₄]: a = 1029.1(6), c = 780.2(4) pm; K₄Ba₂[SnAs₄]: a = 1051.3(1), c = 795.79(7) pm; K₄Ba₂[SnSb₄]: a = 1116.9(2), c = 829.2(1) pm; K₄Ba₂[SnBi₄]: a = 1139.5(2), c = 832.0(2) pm). The anionic partial structure consists of tetrahedra [Sn(E15)₄]^8– orientated all in the same direction along [001]. In the cationic partial structure one of the two cation positions is occupied statistically by alkali and alkaline earth metal atoms. Up to now only for K₄Sr₂[SnAs₄] a second modification could be isolated, forming a superstructure type with three times the unit cell volume (hexagonal, space group: P6₃cm, Z = 6; a = 1801.3(2), c = 767.00(9) pm) and an ordered cationic partial structure.     

Li2Eu3Br2[BO3]2: A New Europium(II) Halide Oxoborate with Yellow Luminescence

The europium(II) oxoborate Li₂Eu₃Br₂[BO₃]₂ featuring lithium and bromide ions was synthesized by the reaction of Eu₂O₃ with Li[BH₄] as lithium- and boron- as well as EuBr₃ as bromide-source at 750 °C for 24 h in silica-jacketed sealed niobium capsules. The yellow, air-stable and yellow fluorescent compound crystallizes in the trigonal space group R3 m (a = 1049.06(7) pm, c = 2993.1(3) pm, c/a = 2.853, Z = 12). The two crystallographically distinguishable Eu²⁺ cations show either an eightfold coordination as bicapped trigonal prism ([EuO₆Br₂]^12–) or a ninefold coordination as monocapped square antiprism ([EuO₅Br₄]^12–). All oxygen atoms stem from isolated triangular [BO₃]^3– anions and the Li⁺ cations reside in octahedral voids provided by both oxygen atoms and Br^– anions.