Abstract
A new ternary borate, Pb3Cd3(BO3)4, has been synthesized by solid-state reaction at 530°C. The compound crystallizes in the hexagonal space group P63/m with a=9.946(4), c=7.003(5)Å, and Z=2. The crystal structure consists of one-dimensional (1D) long [PbO5]∞ tubes. The tubes are further connected by BO3 to generate a three-dimensional framework with the six-member tunnels along the c axis, where Cd atoms locate and the CdO6 octahedra form 1D chain. The IR spectrum confirms the presence of BO3 unit. The UV–Vis–IR diffuse reflectance spectrum exhibits a band gap of about 3.56eV. The DSC analysis suggests that Pb3Cd3(BO3)4 is an incongruent melting compound.
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