Crystal structures of Np(VI) and Pu(VI) phthalates, [NpO2{(OOC)2C6H4}H2O]·1/3H2O and [PuO2{(OOC)2C6H4}H2O]·H2O

Abstract

Abstract Single crystals of [NpO2L(H2O)]·1/3H2O (I) and [PuO2L(H2O)]·H2O (II) (H2L — orthophthalic acid) have been synthesized, their structures have been determined by X-ray structural analysis. Actinide atoms in both compounds are seven-coordinated. The interaction between actinide dioxocations and phthalate anions results in formation of infinite tubes in I and layers in II. The structures are compared with those of other phthalate compounds of hexa- and pentavalent actinides, in particular, with the structure of [UO2L(H2O)]·H2O which differs from the structure II.