Space groups of the diamond polytypes

1993 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 2835-2839 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.W. Phelps ◽  
W. Howard ◽  
D.K. Smith

Space groups and atomic coordinates for the 4H, 6H, 8H, 10H, 15R, and 21R polytypes of diamond are presented. The systematic method used to determine the highest symmetry space group for diamond polytypes is described.

1984 ◽  
Vol 62 (11) ◽  
pp. 1152-1173
Author(s):  
Rose M. Morra ◽  
Robin L. Armstrong

A procedure is outlined that allows one to predict the possible low-symmetry space groups for a commensurate phase transition associated with a broken symmetry. By considering each irreducible representation of the high-symmetry space group and using a subduction procedure involving the theory of group actions, one may determine a complete set of representative order parameters and their little groups. Each little group can be identified as a possible space group for the low-symmetry phase. The method is used to deduce all possible broken symmetries of space group P63/m that can result from a phase transition associated with one of the symmetry points in the Brillouin zone. As a specific application of the resulting tables of possible order parameters and associated low-symmetry space groups, changes in the X nuclear quadrupole resonance spectrum due to structural phase transitions in hexagonal AX3 crystals with the high-symmetry space group P63/m are considered.


2001 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 800-805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard E. Marsh ◽  
Anthony L. Spek

From a search of the October 2000 release of the Cambridge Structural Database we find coordinate data for approximately 1500 entries under space group No. 5: C2 or, occasionally, A2, I2 or B112. Software designed to detect cases of missed higher symmetry identified 144 entries for detailed inspection. Of these, 50 should, we believe, be revised to space groups of higher symmetry. The most common revision is to space group C2/m, which entails adding a center of inversion and usually results in important changes in bond lengths and angles.


1995 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.-D. Martin ◽  
Hk. Müller-Buschbaum

Single crystals of NaFe3V3O12 have been prepared by solid state reaction below the melting point of the reaction mixture. This compound is isotypic to the mineral Howardevansite but shows lower triclinic symmetry, space group C11–P1, a = 6.757(2), b = 8.155(2), c = 9.816(3) Å, α = 106.05(2), β = 104.401(9), γ = 102.09(2)°, Z = 2. The acentric space group is caused by the sodium positions, all other atoms comply with the space group P̄ of Howardevansite. The different ions are coordinated by O2- forming VO4 tetrahedra, FeO6 octahedra, trigonal FeO5 bipyramids and irregular NaO5 and NaO7 polyhedra, respectively. The crystal chemistry is discussed with respect to Howardevansite.


Inorganics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maximilian Knies ◽  
Martin Kaiser ◽  
Mai Lê Anh ◽  
Anastasia Efimova ◽  
Thomas Doert ◽  
...  

The reaction of Bi, BiCl3, and TlCl in the ionic liquid [BMIm]Cl·4AlCl3 (BMIm = 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium) at 180 °C yielded air-sensitive black crystals of (Bi8)Tl[AlCl4]3. X-ray diffraction on single crystals at room temperature revealed a structure containing [ Tl ( AlCl 4 ) 3 ] ∞ 1 2 − strands separated by isolated Bi82+ square antiprisms. The thallium(I) ion is coordinated by twelve Cl− ions of six [AlCl4]− groups, resulting in a chain of face-sharing [TlCl12]11− icosahedra. The Bi82+ polycation is disordered, simulating a threefold axis through its center and overall hexagonal symmetry (space group P63/m). Slowly cooling the crystals to 170 K resulted in increased order in the Bi8 cluster orientations. An ordered structure model in a supercell with a’ = 2a, b’ = 2b, c’ = 3c and the space group P65 was refined. The structure resembles a hexagonal perovskite, with complex groups in place of simple ions.


1996 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Schrandt ◽  
Hk. Müller-Buschbaum

Abstract Single crystals of KBaVO4(I) and KSrVO4(II) have been prepared by crystallization from V2O5 flux. The yellowish crystals show orthorhombic symmetry, space group D162h-Pnma with (I): a = 7.774(2), b = 5.899(1), c = 10.375(2) Å , (II): a = 7.400(2), b = 5.812(1), c -9.961(1), Z = 4. Both compounds show an ordered distribution of K+ and Ba2+ and Sr2+ respectively. The different sizes of the KO10 and BaO9 (SrO9) polyhedra are discussed with respect to those of the β-K2SO4 structure, considering the calculations of the Coulomb terms of lattice energy.


Author(s):  
Takaharu Araki

AbstractAn approach to structure determination for a crystal from component crystals in equal volume fractions, the most difficult case to the solution, is outlined with precautions for stepwise initialization. Proper selection of a crystal geometrical symmetry space group from a corresponding twin anti-symmetry space group and interpretation of a Patterson space are indispensable prerequisite for the solution. Observations unique to the case are briefly described in a sequence of Patterson synthesis, Fourier approach and least-squares refinement for efficient interpretation and processing.


2002 ◽  
Vol 57 (12) ◽  
pp. 1454-1460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Otilia Costișor ◽  
Ramona Tudose ◽  
Ingo Pantenburg ◽  
Gerd Meyer

The synthesis of the Mannich base N,N’-bis(antipyryl-4-methyl)-piperazine (BAMP) (1), its crystal structure as well as the synthesis and the crystal structure of the copper complex Cu(BAMP)(ClO4)2 (2) are reported. C28H34N6O2 ∙ 4H2O (BAMP ∙ 4H2O) crystallizes with triclinic symmetry, space group P1̄, lattice parameters: a = 704,9(2), b = 983,4(2), c = 1198,9(3) pm, α = 68,72°, β = 73,62°, γ = 78,49°. The copper-complex Cu(BAMP)(ClO4)2 crystallizes with tetragonal symmetry, space group P42/n, lattice parameters: a = 2295,1(3), c = 1412,2(2) pm. The copper(II) atom is five-coordinate by the two nitrogen atoms belonging to the piperazine ring and the oxygen atoms of the antipyrinemoieties. The geometry of the copper(II) atom can be described as a square-based pyramid with the N2O2 donor atoms of BAMP forming the basal plane and an oxygen atom of the neighbouring complex molecule occupying the apical position. BAMP acts as a tetradentate ligand, which incorporates a piperazine-fused ring. The structural parameters illustrate well the reinforcing effect exerted by the double “straps” of the piperazine molecule.


1995 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Szillat ◽  
Hk. Müller-Buschbaum

Single crystals of AgKCu3Mo4O16 have been prepared by crystallization from melts and investigated by X-ray diffractometer techniques. This compound crystallizes with monoclinic symmetry, space group C2h5 - P21/c, a = 5.056(1), b = 14.546(4), c = 19.858(9) Å, β = 86.64(5)°, Z = 4. The crystal structure of AgKCu3Mo4O16 is closely related to K2Cu3Mo4O16 showing ribbons of edge-sharing CuO6 and AgO7 polyhedra. The ribbons are linked by tetrahedrally coordinated molybdenum and K2O10 groups. Another kind of MoO4 tetrahedra occupies the cavities inside the ribbons. The crystal structure and the coordination of silver, copper, potassium and molybdenum by oxygen are discussed with respect to K2Cu3Mo4O16.


1996 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Frerichs ◽  
Hk. Müller-Buschbaum

Abstract Single crystals of Zn2.28Mg0.72(AsO4)2 have been prepared by CO2 LASER techniques. The compound crystallizes with monoclinic symmetry space group C52h-P21/n and the lattice parameters a = 5.292(2), b = 8.450(3), c = 7.737(3) Å , β = 96.33(3)°, Z = 2. Zn2.28Mg0.72(AsO4)2 is isotypic to β-Zn3(AsO4)2. The formation of the β-Zn3(AsO4)2 struc­ture instead of other possible orthoarsenates is discussed.


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