Ba7Al4Sb9, Ba7Ga4P9, and Ba7Ga4As9 are new compounds in the respective phase diagrams.
The quaternary phases Ba6CaTr4Sb9 (Tr=Al, Ga) show nearly ordered Ba/Ca distribution.
Very weak Pn–Pn bonds and pairing distortion are observed for Ba7Ga4Pn9 (Pn=P, As).