YSi crystallizes in the orthorhombic Cmcm space group. Y(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Si(1) atoms. Si(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Y(1) and two equivalent Si(1) atoms.
YSi crystallizes in the orthorhombic Cmcm space group. Y(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Si(1) atoms. There are a spread of Y(1)-Si(1) bond distances ranging from 2.96-3.13 Å. Si(1) is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to seven equivalent Y(1) and two equivalent Si(1) atoms. Both Si(1)-Si(1) bond lengths are 2.49 Å.