Crystal structure and characterization of hydrothermal synthesized K2Co2P6O18 crystal

K2Co2P6O18 crystals were synthesized by hydrothermal processing and characterized by X-ray diffraction method. The compound crystallized in triclinic system with space group P1¯ and having cell parameters a = 7.3210 Å, b = 7.4510 Å, c = 9.9940 Å, α = 67.604°, β = 68.328° and γ = 59.820° exhibiting open-framework structure with tunnel type of cavities. The DTA/TGA results indicated, the compound posses relatively high thermal stability. Magnetic studies revealed, it is a paramagnetic material.