Materials Data on LuNiSn by Materials Project
LuNiSn crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pnma space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Lu is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to six equivalent Ni and six equivalent Sn atoms. There are a spread of Lu–Ni bond distances ranging from 2.92–3.26 Å. There are a spread of Lu–Sn bond distances ranging from 3.08–3.19 Å. Ni is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six equivalent Lu and four equivalent Sn atoms. There are a spread of Ni–Sn bond distances ranging from 2.57–2.75 Å. Sn is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six equivalent Lu and four equivalent Ni atoms.
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