Materials Data on HoSiPd2 by Materials Project

Abstract

HoPd2Si is delta Molybdenum Boride-derived structured and crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pnma space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Ho is bonded in a 11-coordinate geometry to ten equivalent Pd and three equivalent Si atoms. There are a spread of Ho–Pd bond distances ranging from 2.96–3.53 Å. There are two shorter (2.98 Å) and one longer (3.03 Å) Ho–Si bond lengths. Pd is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Ho, four equivalent Pd, and three equivalent Si atoms. There are a spread of Pd–Pd bond distances ranging from 2.78–3.05 Å. There are a spread of Pd–Si bond distances ranging from 2.49–2.62 Å. Si is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to three equivalent Ho and six equivalent Pd atoms.