Abstract:
An ignition of the solid station reaction between LaCl3 and Li3BN2 was obtained at 560 °C. Single crystal growth was obtained at slightly higher temperatures by the aid of LiCl flux, that was formed during the reaction. Modified metathesis reactions with addition Li3N may be used to adjust certain N contents for desired compositions. Additional lithium metal is used to synthesize metal-rich nitridoborates. The nitridoborates La3B3N6 und La3B2N4 have been yield at temperature under 950 °C. New nitridoborates La3BN4, La6B4N10, La4B2N5 and La5B2N6 have been prepared using the modified metathesis reactions described above.