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The identity of monoclinic La{sub 2}O{sub 3} and monoclinic Pr{sub 2}O{sub 3} with La{sub 9.33}(SiO{sub 4}){sub 6}O{sub 2} and Pr{sub 9.33}(SiO{sub 4}){sub 6}O{sub 2}, respectively

Journal Article · · Journal of Solid State Chemistry
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  1. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Metallforschung, Stuggart (Germany)
A critical comparison of X-ray powder diffraction data, combined with experimental work, shows that {open_quotes}monoclinic B-type{close_quotes} La{sub 2}O{sub 3} and Pr{sub 2}O{sub 3} described in the literature are in fact rare earth silicates of the hexagonal apatite-type structure. A comparison of X-ray powder data reveals that both compounds are identical with La{sub 9.33}(SiO{sub 4}){sub 6}O{sub 2} and Pr{sub 9.33}(SiO{sub 4}){sub 6}O{sub 2}, respectively. This confirms the currently acknowledged stability diagram of the rare earth sesquioxides.
OSTI ID:
430257
Journal Information:
Journal of Solid State Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 120; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCBI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English