Alkali-earth metal lead(ii) oxyhalide Ba27Pb8O8Cl54 exhibiting interesting [Pb4Ba4O4]8+ species†
Abstract
The discovery of compounds with novel topologies is likely to extend structural diversity and trigger intriguing physical properties. Herein, the interesting [Pb4Ba4O4]8+ species has been discovered in alkali-earth metal lead(II) oxyhalide Ba27Pb8O8Cl54. Besides, the crystal structures, infrared/Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis-NIR diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and electronic band structures of Ba27Pb8O8Cl54 have been studied.