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Structure of barium perchlorate trihydrate
1Department of Chemistry, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|November 15, 1988
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of Barium Perchlorate Trihydrate, revealing a distorted icosahedral arrangement around barium atoms and extensive hydrogen bonding between perchlorate ions and water molecules.
Area of Science:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Materials Science
Background:
- Barium perchlorate trihydrate is an inorganic salt with potential applications in various chemical processes.
- Understanding its crystal structure is crucial for predicting its physical and chemical properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the detailed crystal structure of Barium Perchlorate Trihydrate.
- To characterize the coordination environment of barium ions and the hydrogen bonding network within the crystal.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Least-squares refinement was used to locate hydrogen atoms and analyze bonding.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure is hexagonal (space group P63/m) with specific lattice parameters.
- Barium atoms exhibit a distorted icosahedral coordination with six water and six perchlorate oxygen atoms.
- An intricate hydrogen bonding network was identified, with perchlorate ions interacting with multiple water molecules.
Conclusions:
- The detailed structural analysis provides fundamental insights into the interactions within Barium Perchlorate Trihydrate.
- The extensive hydrogen bonding significantly influences the compound's stability and reactivity.