V2Al5Ge5: first ternary intermetallic in the V-Al-Ge system accessible in liquid aluminium.
The intermetallic compound V2Al5Ge5 grown from Al flux is reported. V2Al5Ge5: orthorhombic, Cmcm, a = 5.4072(10), b = 12.978(2), and c = 11.362(2) A, the structure features distorted pentagonal prismatic columns defined by Al and Ge atoms. Vanadium atoms occupy the central axis of columns forming a chain with long-short alternation of V-V bonds. This compound is resistant to air oxidation up to 500 degrees C.
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Xiuni
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Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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Daniel
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Mahanti
Subhendra D
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Kanatzidis
Mercouri G
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