Synthesis, crystal structure, and physical properties of Sr0.93 (Si(x)Nb(1-x)) Nb10O19 (x = 0.87)

J. Tortelier, T. J. Emge, G. Veith, M. Greenblatt

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

1 Scopus citations

Abstract

We present here the synthesis, crystal structure, and physical properties of a reduced niobium oxide Sr0.93(Si(x)Nb(1-x))Nb10O19 (x = 0.87). Its structure was determined on single crystal by X-ray diffraction in the space group R3̄ (a(h) = 7.843(1), C(h) = 42.26(2) Å, V(h) = 2251.3(9) Å3, and Z = 6). The compound is isostructural to Na(Si(x)Nb(1-x)) Nb10O19 (x ≃ 0.75) and exhibits discrete [Nb6O12] clusters, Nb2O10 dimers, NbO6 octahedra, SrO12 cubo-octahedra, and SiO4 tetrahedra. The compound is insulating with a room-temperature resistivity ˜50 Ω cm. The magnetic susceptibility data yields μ(eff) = 3.16 μ(B)/Nb, which is consistent with a 15-electron [Nb6O12] cluster, with Nb(IV) in the dimers and Nb(V) in the isolated NbO6 octahedra. (C) 2000 Academic Press.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)540-545
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Solid State Chemistry
Volume152
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

Funding

This work was supported by the National Science Foundation-Solid State Chemistry Grant DMR-96-13106.

FundersFunder number
National Science Foundation-Solid State ChemistryDMR-96-13106

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Synthesis, crystal structure, and physical properties of Sr0.93 (Si(x)Nb(1-x)) Nb10O19 (x = 0.87)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this