Synthesis of a series of rare-earth-based multi-anion chalcogenide iodides RE<sub>3</sub>Si<sub>2</sub>Se<sub><i>x</i></sub>S<sub>8−<i>x</i></sub>I (RE = La, Ce, Pr, and Nd) using the flux-assisted boron–chalcogen mixture method
Gopabandhu Panigrahi, Habiba Binte Kashem, Gregory Morrison, Hans‐Conrad zur Loye
Abstract
Single crystals of rare-earth-based multi-anion chalcogenide iodides RE 3 Si 2 Se x S 8− x I were synthesized via a reactive flux-assisted Boron Chalcogen Mixture method. All structures crystallize in the La 3 Si 2 O 8 Cl structure type. Selenium incorporation improves optical properties.
Topics & Concepts
ChalcogenChalcogenideBoronCharacterization (materials science)Flux (metallurgy)Materials scienceRare earthFlux methodIonCrystalliteInorganic chemistryCrystallographyChemistrySingle crystalMetallurgyNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryCrystal Structures and PropertiesIron-based superconductors researchInorganic Chemistry and Materials