The double molybdate Na9Sc(MoO4)6 refined from powder XRD data
Aleksandra A Savina1, Vladimir A Morozov, Olga M Basovich
1Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Ude, Buryat Republic 670047, Russian Federation.
Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|November 7, 2013
Summary
Nonasodium scandium hexakis[tetraoxidomolybdate(II)] was synthesized using a solid-state method. This study details its unique three-dimensional framework structure built from interconnected polyhedral clusters.
Area of Science:
- Solid-state chemistry
- Inorganic synthesis
- Materials science
Background:
- Exploration of novel inorganic compounds with complex structures.
- Understanding the formation and properties of polyoxometalates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize nonasodium scandium hexakis[tetraoxidomolybdate(II)] (Na9Sc(MoO4)6).
- To elucidate the crystal structure and bonding of the synthesized compound.
Main Methods:
- Solid-state synthesis technique.
- Crystallographic analysis to determine the three-dimensional framework.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis of Na9Sc(MoO4)6 via a solid-state reaction.
- Identification of basic structural units as polyhedral clusters (ScO6 and NaO6 octahedra).
- Formation of a 3D framework through vertex sharing with MoO4 tetrahedra, with Na atoms in cavities.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully synthesized and structurally characterized a novel scandium molybdate compound.
- The intricate 3D framework structure provides insights into the assembly of complex inorganic materials.
Keywords:
MoO4 tetrahedronNaO6 octahedronScO6 octahedroncrystal structuredouble molybdatepolyhedral clusterspowder diffraction
