Room temperature synthesis and solid-state structure of Ni2P2O6 center dot 12H(2)O

摘要

The synthesis and crystal structure of Ni2P2O6 center dot 12H(2)O are reported. The compound was synthesized from aqueous solutions of nickel chloride and sodium hypodiphosphate at room temperature. The space group is orthorhombic, Pnnm. Unit cell dimensions are a = 11.2418(5) angstrom, b = 18.5245(8) angstrom, and c = 7.3188(3) angstrom, Z = 4. The product is unstable with respect to dehydration above room temperature. (c) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.