Materials Data on LuSiPt by Materials Project
LuPtSi crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pnma space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Lu is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to six equivalent Pt and six equivalent Si atoms. There are a spread of Lu–Pt bond distances ranging from 2.93–3.20 Å. There are a spread of Lu–Si bond distances ranging from 2.94–3.15 Å. Pt is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six equivalent Lu and four equivalent Si atoms. There are a spread of Pt–Si bond distances ranging from 2.49–2.66 Å. Si is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six equivalent Lu and four equivalent Pt atoms.
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