Search NASA⌕ Search

DOE OSTI · 1283612

Materials Data on Rb12Sn8GeO4 by Materials Project

Abstract

Rb12Sn8GeO4 crystallizes in the monoclinic P2_1/c space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are twelve inequivalent Rb sites. In the first Rb site, Rb is bonded in a distorted single-bond geometry to five Sn and one O atom. There are a spread of Rb–Sn bond distances ranging from 3.84–4.21 Å. The Rb–O bond length is 2.84 Å. In the second Rb site, Rb is bonded in a distorted single-bond geometry to five Sn and one O atom. There are a spread of Rb–Sn bond distances ranging from 3.60–4.22 Å. The Rb–O bond length is 2.73 Å. In the third Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to five Sn atoms. There are a spread of Rb–Sn bond distances ranging from 3.81–4.26 Å. In the fourth Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to five Sn and two O atoms. There are a spread of Rb–Sn bond distances ranging from 3.90–4.20 Å. There are one shorter (3.00 Å) and one longer (3.34 Å) Rb–O bond lengths. In the fifth Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to three Sn and two O atoms. There are a spread of Rb–Sn bond distances ranging from 3.57–4.04 Å. There are one shorter (2.80 Å) and one longer (2.87 Å) Rb–O bond lengths. In the sixth Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to two Sn and three O atoms. There are one shorter (3.77 Å) and one longer (4.21 Å) Rb–Sn bond lengths. There are a spread of Rb–O bond distances ranging from 2.82–3.18 Å. In the seventh Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to three Sn and three O atoms. There are a spread of Rb–Sn bond distances ranging from 3.79–4.01 Å. There are a spread of Rb–O bond distances ranging from 3.04–3.27 Å. In the eighth Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to two Sn and two O atoms. There are one shorter (3.62 Å) and one longer (3.71 Å) Rb–Sn bond lengths. There are one shorter (2.80 Å) and one longer (2.99 Å) Rb–O bond lengths. In the ninth Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four Sn atoms. There are a spread of Rb–Sn bond distances ranging from 3.53–4.13 Å. In the tenth Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to one Sn and three O atoms. The Rb–Sn bond length is 3.89 Å. There are a spread of Rb–O bond distances ranging from 2.72–2.95 Å. In the eleventh Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Sn atoms. There are a spread of Rb–Sn bond distances ranging from 3.73–3.93 Å. In the twelfth Rb site, Rb is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to one Sn and three O atoms. The Rb–Sn bond length is 4.13 Å. There are a spread of Rb–O bond distances ranging from 2.90–3.28 Å. There are eight inequivalent Sn sites. In the first Sn site, Sn is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four Rb and three Sn atoms. There are a spread of Sn–Sn bond distances ranging from 2.94–3.05 Å. In the second Sn site, Sn is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Rb and three Sn atoms. There are two shorter (2.97 Å) and one longer (3.00 Å) Sn–Sn bond lengths. In the third Sn site, Sn is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four Rb and three Sn atoms. There are one shorter (2.93 Å) and one longer (2.96 Å) Sn–Sn bond lengths. In the fourth Sn site, Sn is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Rb and three Sn atoms. There are one shorter (3.01 Å) and one longer (3.02 Å) Sn–Sn bond lengths. In the fifth Sn site, Sn is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Rb and three Sn atoms. The Sn–Sn bond length is 2.99 Å. In the sixth Sn site, Sn is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four Rb and three Sn atoms. The Sn–Sn bond length is 3.03 Å. In the seventh Sn site, Sn is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Rb and three Sn atoms. In the eighth Sn site, Sn is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Rb and three Sn atoms. Ge is bonded in a tetrahedral geometry to four O atoms. There is three shorter (1.80 Å) and one longer (1.81 Å) Ge–O bond length. There are four inequivalent O sites. In the first O site, O is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to six Rb and one Ge atom. In the second O site, O is bonded in a distorted square pyramidal geometry to four Rb and one Ge atom. In the third O site, O is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to five Rb and one Ge atom. In the fourth O site, O is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to five Rb and one Ge atom.

Explore related subjects

Keep this discovery

Explore connections, maps & timelines

BibTeXRIS

2020-04-29. Materials Data on Rb12Sn8GeO4 by Materials Project. https://doi.org/10.17188/1283612

Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.

KEEP EXPLORING

Related reports

Cyclic moisture reactivation of calcium sorbents for long duration thermochemical energy storage

The transition to a flexible and reliable energy infrastructure, using electro-thermal energy generation technologies such as geothermal, concentrated solar power, and nuclear, usually demands simultaneous advancement of thermal energy storage (TES) to support on-demand electricity generation and industrial applications while mitigating the inherent intermittency of renewable energy sources and power outages from direct energy generation. Among TES technologies, thermochemical energy storage (TCES) based on calcium looping emerges as a compelling high-power energy storage candidate due to its high reaction enthalpy, compatibility with elevated operating temperatures, and abundance of low-cost materials. However, the long-term durability of calcium-based sorbents for TCES is hindered by surface sintering and particle aggregation, leading to performance degradation over repeated thermal cycles. This study explores a moisture hydration-based strategy to regenerate a degraded calcium sorbent and mitigate performance degradation for long duration TCES. The addition of moisture transforms calcium oxide into calcium hydroxide and produces intercalation water layers, associated with a regenerated surface area and reduced calcium oxide crystallite size. Both these effects are beneficial in restoring the sorbents' reactivity for carbonization. Additionally, an optimized hydration-assisted reactivation protocol balances the recovered energy storage capacity with heating penalty required for moisture removal from hydrated samples, resulting in an enhanced energy storage capacity up to 176% compared to benchmark sorbents that undergo cycling without reactivation after 60 cycles. In conclusion, these results highlight the potential of hydration-assisted reactivation to enhance the long-term performance of TCES, providing an effective pathway to advancing electro-thermal storage technologies.

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE↗