PuSi is delta Molybdenum Boride-like structured and crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pnma space group. Pu(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Si(1) atoms. Si(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Pu(1) and two equivalent Si(1) atoms.
PuSi is delta Molybdenum Boride-like structured and crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pnma space group. Pu(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Si(1) atoms. There are a spread of Pu(1)-Si(1) bond distances ranging from 3.00-3.18 Å. Si(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Pu(1) and two equivalent Si(1) atoms. Both Si(1)-Si(1) bond lengths are 2.41 Å.