Using powder X-ray diffraction and Te K-edge EXAFS data, discrete tetrahedr
al TeO42- (Te-O 1.81-1.85 Angstrom) groups have been refined in the structu
re of Cs2TeO4; Te-125 MASNMR confirms the presence of tetrahedral units. Th
e use of a combined data analysis technique allows the determination of lig
ht atom positions in the presence of heavy elements using X-ray methods alo
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