Materials Data on Sm(SiOs)2 by Materials Project
SmOs2Si2 crystallizes in the tetragonal I4/mmm space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Sm3+ is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent Os+1.50- atoms. All Sm–Os bond lengths are 3.23 Å. Os+1.50- is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Sm3+ and four equivalent Si atoms. All Os–Si bond lengths are 2.40 Å. Si is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Os+1.50- and one Si atom. The Si–Si bond length is 2.56 Å.