The structure of Li2Bal04 has been recently solved by powder x-ray diffraction. It consists of infinite chains of meta-aluminate tetrahedra which are crosslinked by metaborate triangles and charge balanced by four coordinated lithium atoms.
Origin
Inst Mat Sci & Nat Hellenic Research, Greece
Journal Title
Phys Chem Glasses 41 5 2000 229-232
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 2050