YPt2B crystallizes in the hexagonal P6_222 space group. Y(1) is bonded in a 14-coordinate geometry to ten equivalent Pt(1) and four equivalent B(1) atoms. Pt(1) is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Y(1) and two equivalent B(1) atoms. B(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Y(1) and four equivalent Pt(1) atoms.
YPt2B crystallizes in the hexagonal P6_222 space group. Y(1) is bonded in a 14-coordinate geometry to ten equivalent Pt(1) and four equivalent B(1) atoms. There are a spread of Y(1)-Pt(1) bond distances ranging from 3.01-3.21 Å. All Y(1)-B(1) bond lengths are 2.98 Å. Pt(1) is bonded in a 2-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Y(1) and two equivalent B(1) atoms. Both Pt(1)-B(1) bond lengths are 2.08 Å. B(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Y(1) and four equivalent Pt(1) atoms.