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X-ray powder diffraction and vibrational spectra studies of rare earth borophosphates Ln{sub 7}O{sub 6}(BO{sub 3})(PO{sub 4}){sub 2} (Ln = La, Nd, Gd, and Dy)

Journal Article · · Journal of Solid State Chemistry
OSTI ID:518423
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  1. Institute of Physics, Beijing (China); and others
The crystal structure of the isomorphical rare earth borophosphate compounds, Ln{sub 7}O{sub 6}(BO{sub 3})(PO{sub 4}){sub 2} (Ln = La, Nd, Gd and Dy), has been studied by a combination of X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and vibration spectroscopic techniques. The Raman and infrared spectra of these compounds have been investigated, and their interpretation is discussed on both theoretical and experimental bases. Assignments have been deduced from the systematic investigation of pure compounds and isotopic species. A comparison of vibrational frequencies in La, Na, Gd, and Dy borophosphates reveals that the internal vibrations of the BO{sub 2} and PO{sub 4} ions shift to higher frequency with the decrement of lattice parameters from La to Dy, indicating a strengthening of the phosporus-oxygen and boron-oxygen bonding.
OSTI ID:
518423
Journal Information:
Journal of Solid State Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 129; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCBI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English