LaZn2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic Imma space group. La(1) is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to twelve equivalent Zn(1) atoms. Zn(1) is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six equivalent La(1) and four equivalent Zn(1) atoms.
LaZn2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic Imma space group. La(1) is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to twelve equivalent Zn(1) atoms. There are a spread of La(1)-Zn(1) bond distances ranging from 3.14-3.45 Å. Zn(1) is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six equivalent La(1) and four equivalent Zn(1) atoms. There are a spread of Zn(1)-Zn(1) bond distances ranging from 2.63-2.85 Å.