Materials Data on Hf(PS3)2 by Materials Project

Abstract

Hf(PS3)2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic Fdd2 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Hf4+ is bonded in an octahedral geometry to six S2- atoms. There are two shorter (2.54 Å) and four longer (2.57 Å) Hf–S bond lengths. P4+ is bonded in a trigonal non-coplanar geometry to three S2- atoms. There are a spread of P–S bond distances ranging from 2.03–2.05 Å. There are three inequivalent S2- sites. In the first S2- site, S2- is bonded in an L-shaped geometry to one Hf4+ and one P4+ atom. In the second S2- site, S2- is bonded in a water-like geometry to one Hf4+ and one P4+ atom. In the third S2- site, S2- is bonded in an L-shaped geometry to one Hf4+ and one P4+ atom.