Preparation and Crystal Structure of Nanocrystalline RuZn₃.

Abstract

Ruthenium I 7800Preparation and Crystal Structure of Nanocrystalline RuZn3. -The new title compound is synthesized in nanocrystalline form by an isopiestic vapor pressure method exposing Ru to a constant vapor pressure of Zn at 963 K (12 d). RuZn3 crystallizes in the space group I4/mmm with Z = 4 as revealed by powder XRD. The Ru atoms are cubeoctahedrally coordinated by Zn atoms. The cubeoctahedra form layers by sharing square faces. -(BOSTROEM*, M.; GEMMI, M.; RICHTER, K. W.; J. Alloys Compd. 427 (2007) 1-2, 300-304; Eur. Synchrotron Radiat. Facil., F-38043 Grenoble, Fr.; Eng.) -W. Pewestorf