ErGe crystallizes in the orthorhombic Cmcm space group. Er(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Ge(1) atoms. Ge(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Er(1) and two equivalent Ge(1) atoms.
ErGe crystallizes in the orthorhombic Cmcm space group. Er(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Ge(1) atoms. There are a spread of Er(1)-Ge(1) bond distances ranging from 2.92-3.17 Å. Ge(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Er(1) and two equivalent Ge(1) atoms. Both Ge(1)-Ge(1) bond lengths are 2.68 Å.