LuNi crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pnma space group. Lu(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Ni(1) atoms. Ni(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Lu(1) and two equivalent Ni(1) atoms.
LuNi crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pnma space group. Lu(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Ni(1) atoms. There are a spread of Lu(1)-Ni(1) bond distances ranging from 2.80-2.86 Å. Ni(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Lu(1) and two equivalent Ni(1) atoms. Both Ni(1)-Ni(1) bond lengths are 2.46 Å.