Li2Sr4B12O23: A new alkali and alkaline-earth metal mixed borate with [B10O18]6− network and isolated [B2O5]4− unit

A novel ternary lithium strontium borate Li2Sr4B12O23 crystal with size up to 20 mm×10 mm×4 mm has been grown via the top-seeded solution growth method below 730 °C. Single-crystal XRD analyses showed that Li2Sr4B12O23 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/c with a=6.4664(4) Å, b=8.4878(4) Å, c=15.3337(8) Å, β=102.02(3)°, Z=2. The crystal structure is composed of [B10O18]6− network and isolated [B2O5]4− unit. The IR spectrum further confirmed the presence of both BO3 and BO4 groups. TG-DSC and Transmission spectrum were reported. Band structures and density of states were calculated.