Disilver(I) tricobalt(II) hydrogenphosphate bis(phosphate), Ag2Co3(HPO4)(PO4)2
2011

Disilver(I) Tricobalt(II) Hydrogenphosphate Bis(Phosphate)

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Author Information

Author(s): Assani Abderrazzak, El Ammari Lahcen, Zriouil Mohammed, Saadi Mohamed

Primary Institution: Laboratoire de Chimie du Solide Appliquée, Faculté des Sciences, Université Mohammed V-Agdal, Rabat, Morocco

Conclusion

The compound Ag2Co3(HPO4)(PO4)2 features a three-dimensional network of CoO6 octahedra and phosphate groups with tunnels occupied by Ag+ ions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound contains CoO6 octahedra and phosphate groups linked to form a three-dimensional network.
  • Tunnels parallel to the a axis are occupied by Ag+ ions.

Takeaway

This study describes a new compound made of silver and cobalt that has a special structure with tunnels where silver ions can fit.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized hydrothermally using a mixture of silver nitrate, cobalt carbonate, phosphoric acid, and distilled water.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811022598

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