Pt2Ta crystallizes in the orthorhombic Cmcm space group. Ta(1) is bonded in a distorted q6 geometry to ten equivalent Pt(1) atoms. Pt(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Ta(1) atoms.
Pt2Ta crystallizes in the orthorhombic Cmcm space group. Ta(1) is bonded in a distorted q6 geometry to ten equivalent Pt(1) atoms. There are a spread of Ta(1)-Pt(1) bond distances ranging from 2.72-2.85 Å. Pt(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Ta(1) atoms.