Synthesis and crystal structure of LiCuFe{sub 2}(VO{sub 4}){sub 3} by Rietveld method
A new triple vanadate LiCuFe{sub 2}(VO{sub 4}){sub 3} was synthesized by a solid-state method. The compound is isotypic with mineral howardevansite, NaCuFe{sub 2}(VO{sub 4}){sub 3}, and crystallizes in a triclinic system (space group P{bar 1} (No. 2); a = 8.1484(5), b = 9.8024(7), c = 6.6355(4) {angstrom}, {alpha} = 103.832(3), {beta} = 102.353(3), {gamma} = 106.975(3), V = 468.68 {angstrom}{sup 3}, Z = 2). Crystal structure of LiCuFe{sub 2}(VO{sub 4}){sub 3} was refined by Rietveld method with R{sub WP} = 2.32%, R{sub P} = 1.76%, R{sub I} = 2.82%, S = 1.55, using X-ray diffraction. The crystal structure has five independent cation sites. Lithium cations are located in the cavities M(1)O{sub 6} and M(5)O{sub 10}, which form infinite chains in the [001] direction and are linked through a common face. The lithium cation in the M(1)O{sub 6} cavity has a square planar coordination. The lithium cation in the M(5)O{sub 10} cavity is strongly displaced up to 1.2 {angstrom} from the special position (0, 0, 0.5) to a half-occupied general position (0.037, 0.087, 0.40).
- Research Organization:
- Moscow State Univ. (RU)
- OSTI ID:
- 20020611
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 34, Issue 12-13; Other Information: PBD: Sep-Oct 1999; ISSN 0025-5408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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