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Materials Data on Mg5Si6 by Materials Project

Mg5Si6 crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are ten inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a distorted linear geometry to two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.80 Å) and one longer (2.81 Å) Mg–Si bond lengths. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a square co-planar geometry to four Si atoms. All Mg–Si bond lengths are 2.79 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–3.15 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–3.15 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.68–2.88 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.68–2.88 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.88–3.11 Å. In the eighth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.88–3.11 Å. In the ninth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to nine Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.73–3.02 Å. In the tenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to nine Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.73–3.02 Å. There are twelve inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.45 Å) and one longer (2.56 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.57 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.41 Å) and one longer (2.49 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.49 Å. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.52–2.80 Å. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.52–2.79 Å. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.42 Å) and one longer (2.46 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.42 Å) and one longer (2.46 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the ninth Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six Mg and four Si atoms. In the tenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six Mg and four Si atoms. In the eleventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg and four Si atoms. In the twelfth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg and four Si atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg5Si6 by Materials Project

Mg5Si6 is Magnesium tetraboride-like structured and crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are ten inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to four Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.75–3.25 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.75–2.92 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to nine Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.72–3.18 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.67–3.27 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.75–2.97 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–3.13 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.75–3.08 Å. In the eighth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.76–3.11 Å. In the ninth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.73–3.01 Å. In the tenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.78–2.99 Å. There are twelve inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to six Mg and two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.39 Å) and one longer (2.51 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.43 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.53–2.79 Å. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to five Mg and five Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.42–2.77 Å. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four Mg and three Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.43 Å) and two longer (2.61 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.38 Å) and one longer (2.43 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.40 Å. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.42 Å. In the ninth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.55 Å. In the tenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four Mg and three Si atoms. In the eleventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six Mg and four Si atoms. In the twelfth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four Mg and three Si atoms.

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Materials Data on MgSi2 by Materials Project

MgSi2 is Zirconium Disilicide-like structured and crystallizes in the orthorhombic Cmcm space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Mg is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.77–2.98 Å. There are two inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a distorted q6 geometry to four equivalent Mg and six Si atoms. There are four shorter (2.56 Å) and two longer (2.67 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Mg and four equivalent Si atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg5Si9 by Materials Project

Mg5Si9 is Magnesium tetraboride-like structured and crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are ten inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–3.15 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.84–3.21 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to three Mg and seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Mg bond distances ranging from 3.06–3.27 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–3.12 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to one Mg and seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.75–3.04 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to one Mg and seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.66–3.15 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to one Mg and five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.68–2.94 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.69–3.03 Å. In the eighth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.72–3.16 Å. In the ninth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.66–3.06 Å. In the tenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.70–3.02 Å. There are eighteen inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.43–2.53 Å. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a distorted hexagonal planar geometry to two Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.36–2.44 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.43–2.49 Å. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.39–2.57 Å. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.39 Å) and one longer (2.62 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.40–2.44 Å. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to three Mg and five Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.46–2.82 Å. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to three Mg and three Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.36 Å) and one longer (2.38 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the ninth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.44 Å) and one longer (2.49 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the tenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to five Mg and two Si atoms. In the eleventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.45 Å. In the twelfth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four Mg and three Si atoms. In the thirteenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. In the fourteenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four Mg and three Si atoms. In the fifteenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to four Mg and two Si atoms. In the sixteenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four Mg and three Si atoms. In the seventeenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to five Mg and two Si atoms. In the eighteenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to five Mg and two Si atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg5Si6 by Materials Project

Mg5Si6 is Magnesium tetraboride-like structured and crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are ten inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–2.92 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.81–3.06 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–3.17 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.69–3.06 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.72–2.92 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.75–3.26 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.81–3.04 Å. In the eighth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.85–3.11 Å. In the ninth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.77–3.10 Å. In the tenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.70–3.00 Å. There are twelve inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.44–2.72 Å. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to six Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.45 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.41–2.57 Å. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.54 Å) and one longer (2.75 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to two equivalent Mg and five Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.47–2.66 Å. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.45–2.67 Å. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.43 Å. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.58 Å. In the ninth Si site, Si is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to three Mg and five Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.56 Å. In the tenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six Mg and four Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.56 Å. In the eleventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to six Mg and two Si atoms. In the twelfth Si site, Si is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to five Mg and two Si atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg2Si by Materials Project

Mg2Si crystallizes in the triclinic P-1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are four inequivalent Mg2+ sites. In the first Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded in a distorted trigonal non-coplanar geometry to three Si4- atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.66–2.77 Å. In the second Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded to five Si4- atoms to form distorted MgSi5 trigonal bipyramids that share corners with two equivalent MgSi4 tetrahedra, corners with two equivalent MgSi5 trigonal bipyramids, edges with four equivalent MgSi4 tetrahedra, and edges with three equivalent MgSi5 trigonal bipyramids. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.73–2.94 Å. In the third Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded to four Si4- atoms to form distorted MgSi4 tetrahedra that share corners with two equivalent MgSi4 tetrahedra, corners with two equivalent MgSi5 trigonal bipyramids, an edgeedge with one MgSi4 tetrahedra, and edges with four equivalent MgSi5 trigonal bipyramids. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–2.97 Å. In the fourth Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded in a distorted T-shaped geometry to three Si4- atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.67–2.78 Å. There are two inequivalent Si4- sites. In the first Si4- site, Si4- is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to seven Mg2+ and one Si4- atom. The Si–Si bond length is 2.43 Å. In the second Si4- site, Si4- is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Mg2+ atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg4Si3 by Materials Project

Mg4Si3 crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are eight inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded to four Si atoms to form distorted corner-sharing MgSi4 tetrahedra. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.71–2.84 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded to four Si atoms to form distorted corner-sharing MgSi4 tetrahedra. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.63–2.72 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.69–2.87 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.72–3.03 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.70–3.01 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–3.06 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.71–3.08 Å. In the eighth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–2.94 Å. There are six inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to five Mg and two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.39 Å) and one longer (2.54 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to six Mg and one Si atom. The Si–Si bond length is 2.41 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and one Si atom. The Si–Si bond length is 2.43 Å. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Mg atoms. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and one Si atom. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg2Si3 by Materials Project

Mg2Si3 is Magnesium tetraboride-like structured and crystallizes in the triclinic P-1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are four inequivalent Mg2+ sites. In the first Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si+1.33- atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.63–2.96 Å. In the second Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to eight Si+1.33- atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.84–3.21 Å. In the third Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si+1.33- atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.64–2.96 Å. In the fourth Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to eight Si+1.33- atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.84–3.21 Å. There are six inequivalent Si+1.33- sites. In the first Si+1.33- site, Si+1.33- is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to four Mg2+ and three Si+1.33- atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.36–2.49 Å. In the second Si+1.33- site, Si+1.33- is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three equivalent Mg2+ and four Si+1.33- atoms. There are one shorter (2.45 Å) and one longer (2.65 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the third Si+1.33- site, Si+1.33- is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to six Mg2+ and two Si+1.33- atoms. There are one shorter (2.44 Å) and one longer (2.49 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the fourth Si+1.33- site, Si+1.33- is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to four Mg2+ and three Si+1.33- atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.36–2.49 Å. In the fifth Si+1.33- site, Si+1.33- is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three equivalent Mg2+ and four Si+1.33- atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.66 Å. In the sixth Si+1.33- site, Si+1.33- is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to six Mg2+ and two Si+1.33- atoms.

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Materials Data on MgSi by Materials Project

MgSi crystallizes in the monoclinic P2_1/m space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are two inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.82–3.15 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six equivalent Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.76–2.85 Å. Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two equivalent Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.40 Å) and one longer (2.41 Å) Si–Si bond lengths.

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Materials Data on Mg2Si3 by Materials Project

Mg2Si3 crystallizes in the triclinic P-1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are two inequivalent Mg2+ sites. In the first Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Si+1.33- atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.82–3.10 Å. In the second Mg2+ site, Mg2+ is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to nine Si+1.33- atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.75–3.11 Å. There are three inequivalent Si+1.33- sites. In the first Si+1.33- site, Si+1.33- is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg2+ and four Si+1.33- atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.42–2.48 Å. In the second Si+1.33- site, Si+1.33- is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to seven Mg2+ and three Si+1.33- atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.40 Å. In the third Si+1.33- site, Si+1.33- is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg2+ and three Si+1.33- atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.66 Å.

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Materials Data on Mg9Si5 by Materials Project

Mg9Si5 crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are eighteen inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to one Mg and five Si atoms. The Mg–Mg bond length is 3.11 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.77–3.02 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a distorted trigonal non-coplanar geometry to three Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.77–2.89 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to four Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–3.12 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.69–3.02 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.71–3.04 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a distorted tetrahedral geometry to four Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.72–2.85 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to one Mg and four Si atoms. The Mg–Mg bond length is 3.36 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.76–2.87 Å. In the eighth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Mg bond distances ranging from 2.86–3.31 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.86–3.22 Å. In the ninth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to one Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–3.07 Å. In the tenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to one Mg and five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.79–3.24 Å. In the eleventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to one Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.85–2.88 Å. In the twelfth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to one Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.77–2.94 Å. In the thirteenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.66–2.86 Å. In the fourteenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.77–3.08 Å. In the fifteenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to four Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–3.18 Å. In the sixteenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to one Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.72–3.08 Å. In the seventeenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.81–2.94 Å. In the eighteenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.72–3.13 Å. There are ten inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.50 Å) and one longer (2.58 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Mg atoms. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.47–2.68 Å. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to nine Mg atoms. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and one Si atom. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to eight Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.59 Å. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and one Si atom. In the ninth Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to ten Mg atoms. In the tenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to eight Mg and one Si atom.

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Materials Data on MgSi2 by Materials Project

MgSi2 is Magnesium tetraboride-like structured and crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are eight inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to ten Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–3.10 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.79–3.05 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to two equivalent Mg and ten Si atoms. There are one shorter (3.04 Å) and one longer (3.05 Å) Mg–Mg bond lengths. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.79–3.01 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.85–2.98 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to two equivalent Mg and twelve Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.83–3.14 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.81–3.02 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to ten Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.81–3.08 Å. In the eighth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to ten Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.83–3.23 Å. There are sixteen inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.45–2.55 Å. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.42–2.64 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.39–2.67 Å. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.41–2.56 Å. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg and four Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.41 Å) and one longer (2.66 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.41 Å. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.43 Å) and one longer (2.56 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.43 Å) and one longer (2.67 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the ninth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.46 Å) and one longer (2.52 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the tenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.44 Å. In the eleventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.45 Å) and one longer (2.54 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the twelfth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg and four Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.50 Å) and one longer (2.51 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the thirteenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. In the fourteenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms. In the fifteenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg and four Si atoms. In the sixteenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg3Si2 by Materials Project

Mg3Si2 crystallizes in the triclinic P-1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are seven inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.68–3.00 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.76–2.94 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a distorted square co-planar geometry to four Si atoms. There are two shorter (2.83 Å) and two longer (2.92 Å) Mg–Si bond lengths. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a distorted rectangular see-saw-like geometry to four Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–2.88 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.71–3.14 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.75–3.04 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four Si atoms. There are two shorter (2.67 Å) and two longer (2.83 Å) Mg–Si bond lengths. There are four inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and one Si atom. The Si–Si bond length is 2.44 Å. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to eight Mg and one Si atom. The Si–Si bond length is 2.41 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and one Si atom. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to eight Mg and one Si atom. The Si–Si bond length is 2.42 Å.

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Materials Data on MgSi2 by Materials Project

MgSi2 crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are four inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–3.22 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to two equivalent Mg and seven Si atoms. There are one shorter (3.03 Å) and one longer (3.06 Å) Mg–Mg bond lengths. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.71–3.00 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to two equivalent Mg and ten Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.73–3.02 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to eleven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.72–3.15 Å. There are eight inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.56–2.68 Å. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. Both Si–Si bond lengths are 2.55 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to five Mg and five Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.59–2.85 Å. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to four Mg and six Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.52–2.84 Å. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg and five Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.68 Å) and one longer (2.70 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to four Mg and six Si atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg4Si3 by Materials Project

Mg4Si3 crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are eight inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to three Mg and five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Mg bond distances ranging from 2.99–3.27 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.72–3.04 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to three Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Mg bond distances ranging from 3.00–3.16 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–3.04 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to two Mg and six Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.93 Å) and one longer (3.06 Å) Mg–Mg bond lengths. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.78–3.19 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to eight Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Mg bond distances ranging from 2.96–3.23 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.87–3.15 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to four Mg and three Si atoms. There are one shorter (3.00 Å) and one longer (3.27 Å) Mg–Mg bond lengths. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.88–3.18 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to four Mg and five Si atoms. There are one shorter (3.08 Å) and one longer (3.14 Å) Mg–Mg bond lengths. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–3.01 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to five Mg and seven Si atoms. The Mg–Mg bond length is 3.10 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.75–3.13 Å. In the eighth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–3.33 Å. There are six inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.55–2.94 Å. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.47 Å) and one longer (2.55 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and one Si atom. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to eight Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.85 Å. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and three Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.66 Å. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms.

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Materials Data on MgSi2 by Materials Project

MgSi2 is Magnesium tetraboride-like structured and crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are four inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.78–3.00 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to two equivalent Mg and seven Si atoms. Both Mg–Mg bond lengths are 3.24 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.67–3.07 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to two equivalent Mg and ten Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.81–3.10 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.68–3.11 Å. There are eight inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are two shorter (2.41 Å) and one longer (2.47 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. All Si–Si bond lengths are 2.57 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to three Mg and six Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.55–2.66 Å. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to three equivalent Mg and five Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.51 Å) and one longer (2.52 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. Both Si–Si bond lengths are 2.74 Å. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to three Mg and four Si atoms. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to four Mg and four Si atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg5Si6 by Materials Project

Mg5Si6 is Magnesium tetraboride-like structured and crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are ten inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.69–3.06 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.70–2.87 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to one Mg and six Si atoms. The Mg–Mg bond length is 2.87 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–2.90 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.83–3.06 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.86–3.06 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to three Mg and nine Si atoms. Both Mg–Mg bond lengths are 3.10 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.82–3.06 Å. In the seventh Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–3.02 Å. In the eighth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to ten Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.80–3.11 Å. In the ninth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to one Mg and six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.74–3.02 Å. In the tenth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to one Mg and seven Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.70–2.98 Å. There are twelve inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to six Mg and two Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.43 Å) and one longer (2.46 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to five Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.40 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms. There are two shorter (2.43 Å) and one longer (2.54 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.46 Å. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. Both Si–Si bond lengths are 2.47 Å. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven Mg and two equivalent Si atoms. Both Si–Si bond lengths are 2.49 Å. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to four Mg and three Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.47–2.64 Å. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to five Mg and two Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.46 Å. In the ninth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to six Mg and two Si atoms. In the tenth Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms. In the eleventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. In the twelfth Si site, Si is bonded in a distorted body-centered cubic geometry to six Mg and two equivalent Si atoms.

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Materials Data on Mg3Si4 by Materials Project

Mg3Si4 crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are six inequivalent Mg sites. In the first Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to five Mg and six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Mg bond distances ranging from 2.92–3.08 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.85–3.04 Å. In the second Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 11-coordinate geometry to five Mg and six Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Mg bond distances ranging from 2.92–3.12 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.87–3.17 Å. In the third Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four Mg and five Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Mg bond distances ranging from 2.91–3.03 Å. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.83–2.97 Å. In the fourth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 11-coordinate geometry to three Mg and eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.77–3.13 Å. In the fifth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to one Mg and nine Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.79–3.07 Å. In the sixth Mg site, Mg is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to four Mg and eight Si atoms. There are a spread of Mg–Si bond distances ranging from 2.71–3.12 Å. There are eight inequivalent Si sites. In the first Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.53–2.65 Å. In the second Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to six Mg and three Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.86 Å. In the third Si site, Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. There are a spread of Si–Si bond distances ranging from 2.48–2.77 Å. In the fourth Si site, Si is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to five Mg and four Si atoms. In the fifth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. The Si–Si bond length is 2.51 Å. In the sixth Si site, Si is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. There are one shorter (2.54 Å) and one longer (2.58 Å) Si–Si bond lengths. In the seventh Si site, Si is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to five Mg and three Si atoms. Both Si–Si bond lengths are 2.59 Å. In the eighth Si site, Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six Mg and four Si atoms.

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