Tetra­yttrium(III) tris­ulfide disilicate Y4S3(Si2O7)
2011

Tetra­yttrium(III) tris­ulfide disilicate Y4S3(Si2O7)

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Author Information

Author(s): Koscielski Lukasz A., Ibers James A.

Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University

Conclusion

The study successfully characterized the crystal structure of Y4S3(Si2O7), revealing its unique coordination environment.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
  • The compound crystallizes in the Sm4S3(Si2O7) structure type.
  • Two crystallographically independent Y3+ cations were identified in the structure.

Takeaway

The researchers found a new crystal structure made of yttrium, sulfur, and silicon atoms, which is arranged in a special way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a sealed fused-silica tube and characterized using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810054607

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