On the effect of Ga and In substitutions in the Ca11Bi10and Yb11Bi10bismuthides crystallizing in the tetragonal Ho11Ge10structure type

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Ovchinnikov ◽  
Svilen Bobev
Keyword(s):  
Bond Length ◽  
Length Distribution ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Structure Type ◽  
First Principle ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Interatomic Distances ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Type Bond ◽  
Bond Length Distribution

The Ga- and In-substituted bismuthides Ca11GaxBi10–x, Ca11InxBi10–x, Yb11GaxBi10–x, and Yb11InxBi10–x(x< 2) can be readily synthesized employing molten Ga or In metals as fluxes. They crystallize in the tetragonal space groupI4/mmmand adopt the Ho11Ge10structure type (Pearson codetI84; Wyckoff sequencen2m j h2e2d). The structural response to the substitution of Bi with smaller and electron-poorer In or Ga has been studied by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods for the case of Ca11InxBi10–x[x= 1.73 (2); octabismuth undecacalcium diindium]. The refinements show that the In atoms substitute Bi only at the 8hsite. The refined interatomic distances show an unconventional – for this structure type – bond-length distribution within the anionic sublattice. The latter can be viewed as consisting of isolated Bi3−anions and [In4Bi820−] clusters for the idealized Ca11In2Bi8model. Formal electron counting and first-principle calculations show that the peculiar bonding in this compound drives the system toward an electron-precise state, thereby stabilizing the observed bond-length pattern.

Octahedral As in M + arsenates – architecture and seven new members

2007 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Schwendtner ◽  
Uwe Kolitsch
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bonds ◽  
Diffraction Data ◽  
Inorganic Compounds ◽  
Length Distribution ◽  
The Novel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
New Members ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Average Bond ◽  
Bond Length Distribution

Arsenates with arsenic in octahedral coordination are very rare. The present paper provides an overview of all known M + arsenates(V) containing octahedrally coordinated arsenic (M + = Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Ag) and the crystal structures (determined from single-crystal X-ray diffraction data) of the following seven new hydrothermally synthesized members belonging to six different structure types, four of which are novel: LiH2As3O9, LiH3As2O7, NaHAs2O6-type KHAs2O6, KH3As4O12 and isotypic RbH3As4O12, CsAs3O8 and NaH2As3O9-type AgH2As3O9. The main building unit of these compounds is usually an As4O14 cluster of two edge-sharing AsO6 octahedra sharing two apical corners each with two AsO4 tetrahedra. The different connectivity between these clusters defines the different structure types. The novel CsAs3O8 structure, based on a derivative of the As4O14 cluster, is the most condensed of all these M + arsenates, with an O/As ratio of only 2.67 compared with values of 2.75–3.5 for the remaining members. This is achieved through polymerization of the cluster derivatives to infinite chains of edge-sharing AsO6 octahedra. The [4]As/[6]As ratio drops to only 0.5. All but two of the protonated title compounds show protonated AsO6 octahedra. Hydrogen bonds range from very strong to weak. An analysis of bond-length distribution and average bond lengths in AsO6 octahedra in inorganic compounds leads to an overall mean As—O distance for all known AsO6 octahedra (with R factors < 0.072) of 1.830 (2) Å.

Preparation and Structure of Zinc(II) Complexes of Purine and 7-Azaindole

1982 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 653-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
William S. Sheldrick
Keyword(s):  
Acid Solution ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Bond Length ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Positive Charge ◽  
Length Distribution ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bond Length Distribution

Trichloro(purinium)zinc(II) (1) and dichloro-bis-(7-azaindole)zinc(II) (2) have been prepared from respectively 1:1 (in acid solution) and 2:1 aqueous solutions of the parent base and zinc(II) chloride. In the latter case the salt di-[7-azaindolium]zinc(II) tetrachloride (3) is isolated under acid conditions. The structures of 1-3 have been established by X-ray structural analyses. Zinc coordinates the purine nitrogen N(7) in 1 and N(3) of 7-azaindole in 2. N(l) is protonated in 1. The bond length distribution of the cations 3 suggests a significant contribution from a resonance form in which N(9) carries the positive charge

The crystal structure of Ca7Zr7Ta6O36 refined using synchrotron-radiation data

1999 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siegbert Schmid ◽  
John G. Thompson ◽  
Ray L. Withers ◽  
Christopher D. Ling ◽  
Nobuo Ishizawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Synchrotron Radiation ◽  
Metal Atom ◽  
Pyrochlore Structure ◽  
Direct Methods ◽  
Structure Type ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cell Dimensions ◽  
Type Bond

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction data [synchrotron radiation; λ = 1.2682 (4) Å] are used to solve and refine the crystal structure of heptacalcium hexatantalum heptazirconium hexatriacontaoxide, Ca7Zr7Ta6O36. The structure adopts space group Fddd with cell dimensions a = 36.394 (1), b = 7.3674 (5), c = 31.006 (2) Å. The structure was solved by direct methods. Refinement using 1299 unique reflections leads to final values of R = 0.031 and wR = 0.034. The refined metal-atom ordering scheme is far from fully ordered and reminiscent of the A/B metal-atom ordering characteristic of the pyrochlore structure type. Bond-valence sums are calculated to confirm the plausibility of the crystal chemistry of Ca7Zr7Ta6O36.

scholarly journals Growth of sillenite Bi12FeO20 single crystals: structural, thermal, optical, photocatalytic features and first principle calculations

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Durga Sankar Vavilapalli ◽  
Ambrose A. Melvin ◽  
F. Bellarmine ◽  
Ramanjaneyulu Mannam ◽  
Srihari Velaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
First Principle ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
First Principle Calculations ◽  
Photodegradation Efficiency

AbstractIdeal sillenite type Bi12FeO20 (BFO) micron sized single crystals have been successfully grown via inexpensive hydrothermal method. The refined single crystal X-ray diffraction data reveals cubic Bi12FeO20 structure with single crystal parameters. Occurrence of rare Fe4+ state is identified via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The lattice parameter (a) and corresponding molar volume (Vm) of Bi12FeO20 have been measured in the temperature range of 30–700 °C by the X-ray diffraction method. The thermal expansion coefficient (α) 3.93 × 10–5 K−1 was calculated from the measured values of the parameters. Electronic structure and density of states are investigated by first principle calculations. Photoelectrochemical measurements on single crystals with bandgap of 2 eV reveal significant photo response. The photoactivity of as grown crystals were further investigated by degrading organic effluents such as Methylene blue (MB) and Congo red (CR) under natural sunlight. BFO showed photodegradation efficiency about 74.23% and 32.10% for degrading MB and CR respectively. Interesting morphology and microstructure of pointed spearhead like BFO crystals provide a new insight in designing and synthesizing multifunctional single crystals.

Investigations of Actinide Metals and Compounds under Pressure Provide Important Insights into Bonding and Chemistry

2003 ◽  
Vol 802 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. Haire ◽  
S. Heathman ◽  
T. Le Bihan ◽  
A. Lindbaum ◽  
M. Iridi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Changes ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Interatomic Distances ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Effect Of Pressure ◽  
Electronic Configurations ◽  
5F Electrons ◽  
Actinide Series ◽  
Alloys And Compounds

ABSTRACTOne effect of pressure on elements and compounds is to decease their interatomic distances, which can bring about dramatic perturbations in their electronic nature and bonding, which can be reflected in changes in physical and/or chemical properties. One important issue in the actinide series of elements is the effect of pressure on the 5f-electrons. We have probed changes in electronic behavior with pressure by monitoring structure by X-ray diffraction, and have studied several actinide metals and compounds from thorium through einsteinium. These studies have employed angle dispersive diffraction using synchrotron radiation, and energy dispersive techniques via conventional X-ray sources. The 5f-electrons of actinide metals and their alloys are often affected significantly by pressure, while with compounds, the structural changes are often not linked to the involvement of 5 f-electron. We shall present some of our more recent findings from studies of selected actinide metals, alloys and compounds under pressure. A discussion of the results in terms of the changes in electronic configurations and bonding with regard to the element's position in the series is also addressed.

Die Kristallstrukturen der isotypen Verbindungen Ba3[MoN4] und Ba3[WN4] / The Crystal Structures of the Isotypic Compounds Ba3[MoN4] and Ba3[WN4]

1991 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 566-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Axel Gudat ◽  
Peter Höhn ◽  
Rüdiger Kniep ◽  
Albrecht Rabenau
Keyword(s):  
Transition Metals ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Structure Type ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ternary Compounds ◽  
The Third

The isotypic ternary compounds Ba3[MoN4] and Ba3[WN4] were prepared by reaction of the transition metals with barium (Ba3N2, resp.) under nitrogen. The crystal structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction: Ba3[MoN4] (Ba3[WN4]): Pbca; Z = 8; a = 1083.9(3) pm (1091.8(3) pm), b = 1030.3(3) pm (1037.5(3) pm), c = 1202.9(3) pm (1209.2(4) pm). The structures contain isolated tetrahedral anions [MN4]6- (M = Mo, W) which are arranged in form of slightly distorted hexagonal layers and which are stacked along [010] with the sequence (···AB···). Two of the three Ba atoms are situated between, the third one is placed within the layers of [MN4]-groups. In this way the structures can be derived from the Na3As structure type.

Synthesis and crystal structure of (Ag,Pd)22Se6

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Laufek ◽  
A. Vymazalová ◽  
D.A. Chareev ◽  
A.V. Kristavchuk ◽  
J. Drahokoupil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Diffraction Data ◽  
Glass Tube ◽  
Structure Type ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Unit Cell Parameters ◽  
Synthesis And Crystal Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cell Parameters ◽  
Silica Glass Tube

The (Ag,Pd)22Se6 phase was synthesized from individual elements by silica glass tube technique and structurally characterized from powder X-ray diffraction data. The (Ag,Pd)22Se6 phase crystallizes in Fm$\overline3$m symmetry, unit-cell parameters: a = 12.3169(2) Å, V = 1862.55(5) Å3, Z = 4, and Dc = 10.01 g/cm3. The crystal structure of the (Ag,Pd)22Se6 phase represents a stuffed 3a.3a.3a superstructure of the Pd structure (fcc), where only 4 from 108 available octahedral holes are occupied. Its crystal structure is related to the Cr23C6 structure type.

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