Si(Li) crystallizes in the tetragonal I4_1/a space group. Li(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Si(1) atoms. Si(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Li(1) and three equivalent Si(1) atoms.
Si(Li) crystallizes in the tetragonal I4_1/a space group. Li(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Si(1) atoms. There are a spread of Li(1)-Si(1) bond distances ranging from 2.62-2.91 Å. Si(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Li(1) and three equivalent Si(1) atoms. There is one shorter (2.43 Å) and two longer (2.46 Å) Si(1)-Si(1) bond lengths.