Synthesis, thermal analysis, IR spectrum and crystal structure of K2Th2(NO3)10·15H2O. Structural evolution of thorium nitrate complexes

The compound K2Th2(NO3)10·15H2O was synthesized, and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis: space group P1¯; a = 10.3068(9), b = 13.1642(11), c = 13.9605(12) Å, α = 95.276(2)°, β = 90.425(2), γ = 92.749(2)°, Z = 2; R = 0.0379. Thermal conditions of decomposition of the compound are studied by differential scanning calorimetry and high-temperature X-ray powder. The compound was studied by IR spectroscopy and was assigned bands.

Structural evolution of thorium nitrate complexes.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide