Title of article :
Crystal structure of Li3Ga(BO3)2
Author/Authors :
Smith, Robert W. Department of Chemistry - University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA , Holman, Darien Department of Chemistry - University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA , Villa, Eric M. Department of Chemistry - Creighton University, USA
Abstract :
The crystal structure of trilithium gallium bis(orthoborate), Li3Ga(BO3)2, is isotypic with Li3Al(BO3)2 in a triclinic cell in space-group type P-1. The three Li and the unique Ga atom are coordinated by four O atoms each in tetrahedra, and the two B atoms are coordinated by three O atoms in orthoborate triangles. Chains with composition [Ga2(BO3)4]6− extend along the a axis. The Li atoms interleave these chains in tetrahedral interstices. A comparison is made between the structure model of the title compound and that of a previously reported model for a compound with the same composition [Abdullaev & Mamedov (1972[Abdullaev, G. K. & Mamedov, Kh. S. (1972). Zh. Strukt. Khim. 13, 943-946.]). Zh. Strukt. Khim. 13, 943–946.]
Keywords :
crystal structure , crystal diffraction , borate , gallium
Journal title :
Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications
