RbZnFe(PO4)2: synthesis and crystal structure.

ABSTRACT: A new iron phosphate, rubidium zinc iron(III) phosphate, RbZnFe(PO4)2, has been synthesized as single crystals by the flux method. This compound is isostructural to the previously reported KCoAl(PO4)2 [Chen et al. (1997 ▸). Acta Cryst. C53,1754-1756]. Its structure consists of a three-dimensional framework built up from corner-sharing PO4 and (Zn,Fe)O4 tetra-hedra. This mode of linkage forms channels parallel to the [100], [010] and [001] directions in which the Rb(+) ions are located.

SUBMITTER: Badri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4971844 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature