Two bismuth oxalate hydrates and revision of their chemical formulae
- Author(s)
- Uwe Kolitsch
- Abstract
The determination of crystal structure of bismuth oxalate hydrates using single-crystal X-ray diffraction data was analyzed. The solutions of the crystal structures led to a revision of the chemical formula. The correct formula was found with a higher water content. The atomic arrangement in bismuth compound was described as a three-dimensional network of Bi atoms, connected by tetradentate oxalate groups. The monoclinic oxalate showed a pale-brown color and revealed an hour-glass internal structure. All ligands and free water molecules were located in channels and voids. The lone electron pairs on all Bi3+ cations were found stereochemically inactive.
- Organisation(s)
- Department of Mineralogy and Crystallography
- Journal
- Acta Crystallographica. Section C: Crystal Structure Communications
- Volume
- 59
- ISSN
- 0108-2701
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1107/S0108270103023618
- Publication date
- 2003
- Peer reviewed
- Yes
- Austrian Fields of Science 2012
- 1051 Geology, Mineralogy
- Portal url
- https://ucris.univie.ac.at/portal/en/publications/two-bismuth-oxalate-hydrates-and-revision-of-their-chemical-formulae(bde27574-07db-4e1d-952c-a4c167017bc8).html