Boron-oxygen polyanion in the crystal structure of tunellite
The crystal structure of tunellite, SrO·3B2O3·4H2O, with infinite sheets of composition n[B6O9(OH)2]2-, has cations and water molecules in the spaces within the sheets. Adjacent sheets are held together by hydrogen bonding through the water molecules. The boron-oxygen polyanions provide the first example in hydrated borate crystals of one oxygen linked to three borons.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1963 |
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Title | Boron-oxygen polyanion in the crystal structure of tunellite |
DOI | 10.1126/science.141.3586.1178 |
Authors | J. Robert Clark |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Science |
Index ID | 70010787 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |