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ChemInform Abstract: Ta4BTe8: Tantalum Telluride Cluster Chains with Encapsulated Boron Atoms.

Holger KleinkeE. Wolfgang FinckhWolfgang Tremel

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MetalCrystallographychemistry.chemical_compoundchemistryvisual_artvisual_art.visual_art_mediumCluster (physics)chemistry.chemical_elementGeneral MedicineElectronic band structureBoronTantalum telluride

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The new metallic chain compound Ta4BTe8 has been synthesized by high-temperature reactions from the elements. The structure consists of chains of fused B-centered Ta6Te12 clusters (shown in the picture), the individual chains being connected by ditelluride groups. The results of band structure calculations indicate that the interstitial B atoms are required for cluster stability.

https://doi.org/10.1002/chin.199941004