Bi34Ir3Br37: in pseudosymmetrisches Subbromid aus Bi5+-und Bi62+-Polykationen sowie [[IrBi6Br12]- und [IrBi6Br13]2--Clusteranionen

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Abstract

The melting reaction of Ir with Bi and BiBr3 yields black, lustrous, air insensitive crystals of the subbromide Bi34Ir3Br37. The triclinic crystal structure (space group P1, a = b = 1303.4(2) pm, c = 1647.4(4) pm, α = β 90°, γ = 120°, V = 2423.7 × 106 pm3) deceives pseudo symmetry with respect to the rhombohedral space group R 3, which results in multiply twinned crystals. The structure can formally be subdivided in four new types of ionic groups: (a) cuboctahedral [IrBi6Br12]- clusters, (b) [IrBi6Br13]2- clusters with an additional Br atom, (c) Bi5+ square pyramids, and (d) distorted Bi62+ octahedra. The compound shows a range of homogeneity due to variable contributions of the different clusters.

Translated title of the contribution
Bi34Ir3Br37
A pseudo-symmetric subbromide with Bi5+ and Bi62+ polycations, and [IrBi6Br12]- and [IrBi6Br13]2- cluster anions

Details

Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)521-528
Number of pages8
JournalZeitschrift fur Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie
Volume624
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1998
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

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ORCID /0000-0002-2391-6025/work/166325830

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Keywords

  • Bismuth iridium bromide, Cluster, Crystal structure, Pseudo symmetry, Subhalide, Twinning