Neue gemischte Zinn-reiche Erdalkalimetall-Stannide – Synthese, Strukturchemie und chemische Bindung / New Mixed Tin-rich Alkaline Earth Stannides – Synthesis, Structural Chemistry and Chemical Bonding

2011 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-261
Author(s):  
Marco Wendorff ◽  
Caroline Röhr

Ternary mixed Ca/Ba-Sr pentastannides AIISn5 (AII = Ca, Sr, Ba) have been synthesized from stoichiometric mixtures of the elements or from tin-rich melts. The crystal structures of two new compounds of overall composition ASn5 (A = Sr, Ba) were determined by means of single-crystal X-ray data. The structures of both Sr0.94Ba0.06Sn5 (monoclinic, space group C2/m, a = 1762.8(11), b = 704.1(3), c = 1986(2) pm, β = 100.31(6)º, Z = 14, R1 = 0.0996) and Sr0.89Ba0.11Sn5 (orthorhombic, space group Cmcm, a = 708.1(2), b = 1770.4(8), c = 2781.6(11) pm, Z = 20 , R1 = 0.0821) are closely related and can be described by different stacking sequences of comparable nets. They both resemble the structural features of the tristannides AIISn3 in forming dimers and trimers of facesharing Sn6-octahedra, which are further connected via common corners. According to the higher tin content, the rods formed of the octahedra are interspersed by additional Sn atoms, which themselves show a bonding situation resembling the structure of elementary tin. The complex tin network formed by the strong Sn-Sn bonds alone can be regarded as a cutout of the hexagonal diamond structure. In this view, the similarities of the title compounds to the known binary stannides BaSn5 and SrSn4 become apparent. The phase widths of the latter have been investigated and shown to reach up to Sr0.37Ba0.63Sn5 (BaSn5 type, hexagonal, space group P6/mmm, a = 536.8(2), c = 695.2(3) pm, R1 = 0.0312) and Sr0.79Ca0.21Sn4 (SrSn4 type, orthorhombic, space group Cmcm, a = 461.7(3), b = 1714.1(14), c = 706.7(4) pm, Z = 4, R1 = 0.0861), respectively. The total density of states calculated for the orthorhombic pentastannide within the FP-LAPW DFT band structure approach shows a broad minimum at the Fermi level, which can be explained using the Zintl and the Wade/Jemmis electron counting rules.

2011 ◽  
Vol 66 (8) ◽  
pp. 793-812
Author(s):  
Britta Bauer ◽  
Caroline Röhr

In the course of attempts to substitute Ca by Yb and Sr by Eu in known alkaline earth Al-germanides, the four new ternary compounds Eu3Al1.8Ge2.2, Eu3 Al2Ge4, Yb2 AlGe3, and Yb17Al8Ge19 have been synthesized from mixtures of the elements and their crystal structures determined by means of single-crystal X-ray data. The two europium compounds Eu3Al1.8Ge2.2 (Ta3B4 structure type, orthorhombic, space group Immm, a = 417.68(3), b = 470.70(3), c = 1897.2(2) pm, Z = 2, R1 = 0.0439) and Eu3Al2Ge4 (Sr3Al2Ge4 structure type, monoclinic, space group C2/m, a = 1235.9(6), b = 416.8(2), c = 878.4(4) pm, β = 110.615(13)°, Z = 2, R1 = 0.0978) are isotypic with the corresponding strontium phases. After ionic decomposition, the layers [Al2- Ge4- ]6− in Eu3Al2Ge4 with four-bonded Al and three-bonded Ge atoms can be interpreted as electron-precise Zintl anions. In contrast, the planar ribbons 1∞[Al2/2Ge2Al2/2] of condensed six-membered rings in Eu3Al1.8Ge2.2 exhibit considerably shorter Al-Ge bonds and an Al-Al bond length of only 251 pm. Yb2AlGe3 (orthorhombic, space group Pnma, a = 682.20(10), b = 417.87(9), c = 1813.9(3) pm, Z = 4, R1 = 0.0415) crystallizes with the Y2AlGe3 structure type. Folded [Al2Ge2] ladders, also found in Eu3Al2Ge4 and the known compound Yb7Al5Ge8, are connected by planar cis/trans chains of Ge atoms. The total density of states calculated within the FP-LAPW|DFT band structure approach shows a distinct minimum at the Fermi level for the electron precise Zintl compound Eu3Al2Ge4, whereas π-bonding contributions are evident from the band structures of Eu3Al2Ge2 and Yb2AlGe3. In full accordance, the tDOS of both compounds exhibits no minimum at EF, small phase widths are possible for Eu3Al2Ge2 and related alkaline earth compounds, and Yb2AlGe3 is isotypic with several other more electron-rich LnIII compounds. The complicated structure of the new compound Yb17Al8Ge19 (tetragonal, space group P4/nmm, a = 1542.50(2), c = 788.285(8) pm, Z = 2, R1 = 0.0282) contains three different building blocks: distorted [Al4Ge4] heterocubane units are interconnected by four-bonded Ge atoms to form columns running along the c axis. Secondly, eight-membered rings are formed by alternating Al and Ge atoms, each being in a trigonal-planar Al/Ge coordination. The rings are terminated by Ge atoms (bonded to Ge of the ring) and linked to the first structural unit by a further Ge atom (bonded to Al of the ring). Thirdly, inside the large channels, which are formed by the packing of the eightmembered rings, Ge2 dumbbells are interspersed as a third structural element.


2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olaf Reckeweg ◽  
Francis J. DiSalvo

AbstractThe new compounds LiK[C(CN)3]2 and Li[C(CN)3]·½ (H3C)2CO were synthesized and their crystal structures were determined. Li[C(CN)3]·½ (H3C)2CO crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Ima2 (no. 46) with the cell parameters a=794.97(14), b=1165.1(2) and c=1485.4(3) pm, while LiK[C(CN)3]2 adopts the monoclinic space group P21/c (no. 14) with the cell parameters a=1265.7(2), b=1068.0(2) and c=778.36(12) pm and the angle β=95.775(7)°. Single crystals of K[C(CN)3] were also acquired, and the crystal structure was refined more precisely than before corroborating earlier results.


2012 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-22
Author(s):  
Anna J. Lehner ◽  
Korina Kraut ◽  
Caroline Röhr

Mixed sulfido/oxidomolybdate anions [MoOxS4−x]2− (x = 1, 2, 3) have been prepared by passing H2S gas through a solution of oxidomolybdates. The alkali salts of K+, Rb+, Cs+, and NH+4 precipitate as crystalline salts from these solutions depending on the pH, the polarity of the solvent, the educt concentrations and the temperature. Their structures have been determined by means of X-ray single-crystal diffraction data. All trisulfidomolybdates A2[MoOS3] (A = NH4/K/Rb/Cs) are isotypic with the tetrasulfido salts, exhibiting the β -K2[SO4] type (orthorhombic, space group Pnma, Z = 4; for A = Rb: a = 940.62(4), b = 713.32(4), c = 1164.56(5) pm, R1 = 0.0281). In contrast, the disulfidomolybdates exhibit a rich crystal chemistry, forming three different structure types depending on the preparation conditions and the size of the A cation: All four cations form salts crystallizing with the (NH4)2[WO2S2] structure type (monoclinic, space group C2/c, Z = 4, for A = Rb: a = 1144.32(11), b = 732.60(4), c = 978.99(10) pm, β = 120.324(7)°, R1 = 0.0274). For the three alkali metal cations a second polymorph with a new structure type (monoclinic, space group P21/c, Z = 4) is observed in addition (for A = Rb: a = 674.83(2), b = 852.98(3), c = 1383.10(9) pm, β = 115.19(1)°, R1 = 0.0216). The cesium salt also crystallizes with a third modification of another new structure type (orthorhombic, space group Pbcn, Z = 4, a = 915.30(6), b = 777.27(7), c = 1120.02(7) pm, R1 = 0.0350). Only for K, an anhydrous monosulfidomolybdate could be obtained (K2[MoO4] structure type, monoclinic, space group C2/m, Z = 4, a = 1288.7(3), b = 615.7(2), c = 762.2(1) pm, β = 109.59(1)°, R1 = 0.0736). The intramolecular chemical bonding in the molybdate anions is discussed and compared with the respective vanadates. Hereby aspects like bond lengths, bond strengths and force constants derived from Raman spectroscopy, are taken into account. Especially for the polymorphic disulfido salts, in-depth analyses of the local coordination numbers and the packing of the ions are presented. The gradual bathochromic shift of the crystal color with increasing S content and increasing size of the counter cations A and molar volumes (for the polymorphic forms), respectively, is in accordance with the increase of the experimental (UV/Vis spectroscopy) and calculated (FP-LAPW band structure theory) band gaps.


2009 ◽  
Vol 64 (10) ◽  
pp. 1127-1142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wiebke Harms ◽  
Viktoria Mihajlov ◽  
Marco Wendorff ◽  
Caroline Röhr

Depending on both electronic (valence electron numbers) and geometric (atom size ratios) characteristics of the contributing elements, the 1 : 1 compounds AIIM of the heavier alkaline earth elements A and electron-rich transition metals M form the well known CrB or FeB structure types. Both structure types exhibit M zig-zag chains, which are stacked in different orientations. In systematic studies of the pseudo-binary section CaAgxZn1−x four new ternary phases with different stacking variants between the CrB (cubic stacking, c) and the FeB (hexagonal stacking, h2) structure type have been prepared and characterized on the basis of single crystal X-ray data. Starting from CaAg (CrB type, orthorhombic, space group Cmcm, a = 405.22(7), b = 1144.7(2), c = 464.43(11) pm, Z = 4, R1 = 0.0197), up to 24% of Ag (CaAg0.76Zn0.24: a = 408.6(2), b = 1144.3(5), c = 460.7(2) pm, R1 = 0.0208) can be substituted by zinc without a change in the structure type. Close to the 1 : 1 ratio of Ag and Zn, the HT-TbNi structure type with the stacking sequence (hc2)2, i. e. 33% hexagonality (CaAg0.52Zn0.48: orthorhombic, space group Pnma, a = 2345.47(6), b = 454.370(10), c = 609.950(10) pm, Z = 12, R1 = 0.0298) is formed, followed by the SrAg type with 50% hexagonality (CaAg0.48Zn0.52: orthorhombic, space group Pnma, a = 1571.0(2), b = 451.50(7), c = 609.80(9) pm, Z = 8, R1 = 0.0733). The amount of hexagonal stacking is further increased with increasing Zn content in CaAg0.33Zn0.67 (Gd0.7Y0.3 structure type, h2c stacking, 67% hexagonality, monoclinic, space group P21/m, a = 610.39(9), b = 448.53(5), c = 1195.7(2) pm, β = 96.829(14)◦, Z = 3, R1 = 0.0221). Finally, a pure hexagonal stacking sequence, i. e. the FeB structure type (orthorhombic, space group Pnma, Z = 4) is observed from CaAg0.14Zn0.86 (a = 804.57(2), b = 443.050(10), c = 611.350(10) pm, R1 = 0.0131) to CaAg0.06Zn0.94 (a = 806.1(3), b = 441.0(2), c = 610.4(3) pm, R1 = 0.0255). Intriguingly, the series ends with the binary compound CaZn, which again crystallizes with the CrB structure type exhibiting cubic stacking of the zig-zag chains only (0% hexagonality). In an accompanying computational study, the chemical bonding in the series Ca(Ge/Ga/Zn/Ag) of isotypic binary metallides with variable valence electron numbers has been analyzed using FP-LAPW band structure methods. The electronic structures of the two border stacking variants are compared using the crystal data of CaZn (CrB type) and CaAg0.06Zn0.94 (FeB type). Geometrical and electronic criteria are used to compare and discuss the stability ranges of the different stacking variants inbetween the CrB and the FeB structure type found in polar intermetallic 1 : 1 phases.


2007 ◽  
Vol 62 (8) ◽  
pp. 1071-1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Wendorff ◽  
Caroline Röhr

In the ternary systems Ca-Al-Ge and Sr-Al-Ge three germanides with new structure types have been synthesized from stoichiometric ratios of the elements. Their crystal structures were determined using single crystal X-ray data. In the structure of Sr3Al2Ge4 (monoclinic, space group C2/m, a = 1267.6(4), b = 416.2(2), c = 887.4(3) pm, β = 110.37(2)°, Z = 2, R1 = 0.0354) Al-Ge sheets with Al in tetrahedral (i. e. Al−) and Ge in threefold ψ-tetrahedral (i. e. Ge−) coordination against Ge are present. Thus, the compound can be classified as an electron precise Zintl phase. This finding is verified by the result of a band structure calculation (within the FP-LAPW approach), that shows a distinct minimum of the total density of states at the Fermi level. The structure of Ca10Al6Ge9 (trigonal, space group R3̅m, a = 1398.45(14), c = 2107.4(3) pm, Z = 6, R1 = 0.0613) contains complicated sheets of trigonal planar building units [AlGe3] and [AlGe4] tetrahedra. The compound Ca20[Al3Ge6]2[Ge] (hexagonal, space group P63/m, a = 1600.9(2), c = 458.48(7) pm, Z = 1, R1 = 0.0282) shows two planar trimers of [AlGe3] triangles of formula [Al3Ge6] besides isolated Ge atoms (i. e. Ge4−). The overall electron count of the latter compounds, that contain trigonal planar coordinated Al atoms and considerable multiple bond character of the Al-Ge bonds, shows a very small deviation from the Zintl concept, comparable to the one observed in other aluminium-germanides like SrAlGe.


2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (7) ◽  
pp. 554-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun-Na Liu ◽  
Shuang-Shuang Cheng ◽  
Chao Wang ◽  
Dian-Xiang Xing ◽  
Yun Liu ◽  
...  

A series of mono- and di-Schiff bases formed between benzil dihydrazone {BDH; systematic name: (1Z)-[(2E)-2-hydrazinylidene-1,2-diphenylethylidene]hydrazine} and three isomeric chlorobenzaldehydes were designed and synthesized to be used as model compounds to help to explain the reaction mechanisms for the formation of Schiff bases. These compounds are 1-(2-chlorobenzylidene)-2-{2-[2-(2-chlorobenzylidene)hydrazin-1-ylidene]-1,2-diphenylethylidene}hydrazine (BDHOCB), and the 3-chloro (BDHMCB) and 4-chloro (BDHPCB) analogues, all having the formula C28H20Cl2N4. Surprisingly, only di-Schiff bases were obtained; our attempts to push the reaction in favour of the mono-Schiff bases all failed. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were performed to explain the trend in the experimental results. In the case of the systems studied, the type of Schiff base produced exhibits a clear dependence on the HOMO–LUMO energy gaps (ΔEHOMO–LUMO),i.e.the product is mainly governed by its stability. The compounds were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffractometry, elemental analysis, melting point,1H NMR and13C NMR spectroscopy. The structural features of the three new Schiff bases are similar. For instance, they have the same chemical formula, all the molecules have a symmetrical double helix structure, with each Ph—C=N—N=C—Ph arm exhibiting ananticonformation, and their supramolecular interactions include intermolecular π–π and weak C—H...π stacking interactions. The crystal systems are different, however,viz.triclinic (space groupP\overline{1}) for BDHPCB, monoclinic (space groupP21/n) for BDHOCB and orthorhombic (space groupPnna) for BDHMCB.


2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 846-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Guttsche ◽  
Angela Rosin ◽  
Marco Wendorff ◽  
Caroline Röhr

The new isotypic intermetallic phases Ba5MIII5MIV (MIII = Al, Ga; MIV = Sn, Pb) have been synthesized from stoichiometric amounts of the elements at maximum temperatures of 900 to 1000 ◦C. They crystallize in the hexagonal space group P6̄m2 (Ba5Al5Sn: a = 605.05(8), c = 1109.0(2) pm, R1 = 0.0137; Ba5Ga5Sn: a = 599.45(5), c = 1086.00(7) pm, R1 = 0.0485; Ba5Al5Pb: a = 606.9(2), c = 1112.0(4) pm, R1 = 0.0409 and Ba5Ga5Pb: a = 601.76(7), c = 1091.51(13) pm, R1 = 0.0295), forming a new structure type. Similar to the Zintl phases Ba2MIV (Co2Si structure type, orthorhombic, space group Pnma; Ba2Sn: a = 861.52(14), b = 569.85(9), c = 1056.9(2) pm, R1 = 0.0217 and Ba2Pb: a = 865.12(13), b = 569.1(2), c = 1061.8(2) pm, R1 = 0.0470), these new ternary phases contain isolated MIV atoms (coordinated by 11 Ba atoms). In addition, sheets of 3- and 4-bonded Al/Ga atoms similar to those in Ba3Al5 are present. In accordance with this, a formal subdivision of Ba5MIII5MIV into Ba3MIII5 ・ Ba2MIV can be performed to describe the observed intergrowth or chemical twinning of two different binary intermetallics to give the new ternary compounds. Beyond structural aspects, also the nature of the chemical bonding (as studied by FP-LAPW calculations) in these new, non-electron precise compounds in the vicinity of the Zintl border can be interpreted in this vein.


2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 545-553
Author(s):  
Xin-Bo Zhou ◽  
Jian-Rong Zhu ◽  
Ji-Yong Liu ◽  
Zhi-Ping Jin ◽  
Fei-Yu Tang ◽  
...  

Ivabradine hydrochloride (IVA-HCl) (systematic name: {[3,4-dimethoxybicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1(6),2,4-trien-7-yl]methyl}[3-(7,8-dimethoxy-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepin-3-yl)propyl]methylazanium), is a novel medication used for the symptomatic management of stable angina pectoris. In many recent patents, it has been claimed to exist in a very large number of polymorphic, hydrated and solvated phases, although no detailed analysis of the structural features of these forms has been published to date. Here, we have successfully crystallized the tetrahydrate form of IVA-HCl (form β), C27H37N2O5 +·Cl−·4H2O, and elucidated its structure for the first time. Simultaneously, a new crystal form of IVA-HCl, i.e. the hemihydrate (form II), C27H37N2O5 +·Cl−·0.5H2O, was discovered. Its crystal structure was also accurately determined and compared to that of the tetrahydrate form. While the tetrahydrate form of IVA-HCl crystallized in the orthorhombic space group P212121, the new form (hemihydrate) was solved in the monoclinic space group P21. Detailed conformational and packing comparisons between the two forms have allowed us to understand the role of water in the crystal assembly of this hydrochloride salt. The stabilities of the two forms were compared theoretically by calculating the binding energy of the water in the crystal lattice using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The stability experiments show that the tetrahydrate is stable under high-humidity conditions, while the hemihydrate is stable under high-temperature conditions.


1985 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 450-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitte Eisenmann ◽  
Jendy Hansa ◽  
Herbert Schafer

The following new compounds have been prepared and structurally characterized: Na4Si4Se10: orthorhombic, space group Cmcm (No. 63). a = 1340.9(5) pm, b = 1318.4(5) pm, c = 1086.5(4) pm, Z = 4. ρx = 3.44 g/cm3, ρexp = 3.47 g/cm3. The compound crystallizes in the Na4Si4S10 type with adamantane analogous Si4Se104- anions.Na2GeSe3: Monoclinic, space group P21/c (No. 14). a = 709.7(2) pm, b = 1606.8(5) pm, c = 607.3(2) pm, β = 113.69(8)°, Z = 4, ρx = 3.72 g/cm3, ρexp = 3.76 g/cm3. The compound is isotypic with Na2GeS3. GeSe4-tetrahedra are connected by common corners to infinite “Zweiereinfach” chains.Na8Ge4Se10: monoclinic, space group P21/c (No. 14). a = 1310.4(5) pm, b = 1205.7(5) pm, c = 1410.1(5) pm, β = 92.9(1)°, Z = 4, ρx = 3.77 g/cm3, ρexp = 3.75 g/cm3. Analogous to Na8Ge4Te10 (mod. I), two octahedral Ge2Se6 - units are connected by a common edge to a Ge4Se108-“ - anion.


2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (11) ◽  
pp. 959-967
Author(s):  
Beate M. Schulz ◽  
Pia L. Lange ◽  
Thomas Schleid

AbstractThree new compounds of the CsLn[P2Se6] family with Ln = Ce, Sm and Er have been prepared and structurally characterized. Plate-shaped, amber-colored single crystals of these cesium lanthanoid(III) hexaselenodiphosphates(IV) were obtained by heating stoichiometric amounts of Ln, P and Se with CsCl as a reactive flux in fused silica ampoules at 800 °C for four days. CsCe[P2Se6] crystallizes monoclinically in space group P21/c with a = 1297.86(9), b = 776.24(5), c = 1198.43(8) pm, β = 106.589(3)° and Z = 4. The structure is isotypic with that of KLa[P2Se6], the Cs+ cations being ten-fold coordinated by selenium atoms to form double layers of condensed [CsSe10]19− polyhedra. Ce3+ resides in a nine-fold coordination and the [CeSe9]15− polyhedra also form double layers parallel to (100). CsSm[P2Se6] crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P212121 with a = 688.67(5), b = 754.48(5), c = 2215.21(15) pm and Z = 4. Its structure is isotypic with that of KY[P2Se6] and the Cs+ cations reside in an eleven-fold coordination of selenium atoms constituting monolayers of condensed [CsSe11]21− polyhedra within the (001) plane. Sm3+ exhibits an eight-fold coordination sphere of selenium atoms and the [SmSe8]13− polyhedra are also linked to build up parallel monolayers. CsEr[P2Se6] crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/c again, but forms its own structure type with the lattice parameters a = 753.81(5), b = 1281.92(9), c = 1276.47(9) pm and β = 106.898(3)° and Z = 4. The Cs+ cations are twelve-fold coordinated by selenium atoms and erects a three-dimensional framework of condensed [CsSe12]23− polyhedra. The Er3+ cations show seven selenium atoms as neighbors and the [ErSe7]11− polyhedra are edge-connected to form discrete dimers [Er2Se12]18−. All three structures have similar ethane-like [P2Se6]4– anions in staggered conformation with bond lengths of 219–226 pm for d(P1–P2) and 213–222 pm for d(P–Se), which connect the Cs+ and Ln3+ coordination polyhedra into three-dimensional crystal structures.


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