Synthesis-Controlled Polymorphism and Anion Solubility in the Sodium-Ion Conductor Na3InCl6-xBrx (0 ≤ x ≤ 2)

Zhao, Tong; Kraft, Marvin A.; Zeier, Wolfgang G.

Research article (journal) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

Motivated by the significant transport property improvement of the anion-substituted lithium metal halides, a series of anion mixed solid solutions of Na3InCl6-xBrx (0 ≤ x ≤ 2) are successfully synthesized by ball milling and subsequent annealing. By milling, the Na3InCl6-xBrx solid solution series crystallizes in a monoclinic P21/n phase, while the subsequently annealed Na3InCl6-xBrx series transforms into a trigonal P3̅1c phase. Through annealing and changes of the structure type, greater anion solubility can be achieved. The halide substitution slightly improves the ionic conductivity in the Na3InCl6-xBrx series, indicating that mixed halide compositions and their structural changes affect the ionic transport albeit less strongly than in the lithium analogues such as Li3YCl6-xBrx and Li3InCl6-xBrx

Details about the publication

JournalInorganic Chemistry (Inorg Chem)
Volume62
Issue30
Page range11737-11745
StatusPublished
Release year2023
Language in which the publication is writtenEnglish
KeywordsBall milling; Lithium compounds; Metal ions; Milling (machining); Polymorphism; Sodium; Sodium compounds; Solid solutions; Solubility

Authors from the University of Münster

Zeier, Wolfgang
Zhao, Tong

Projects the publication originates from

Duration: 01/02/2023 - 31/01/2026
Funded by: Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space
Type of project: Participation in federally funded joint project
Duration: 01/07/2020 - 31/10/2030
Funded by: Federal Ministry of Culture and Science of the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia, PowerCo SE
Type of project: Individual project