EuZn2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic Imma space group. Eu(1) is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to twelve equivalent Zn(1) atoms. Zn(1) is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six equivalent Eu(1) and four equivalent Zn(1) atoms.
EuZn2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic Imma space group. Eu(1) is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to twelve equivalent Zn(1) atoms. There are a spread of Eu(1)-Zn(1) bond distances ranging from 3.15-3.42 Å. Zn(1) is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to six equivalent Eu(1) and four equivalent Zn(1) atoms. There are a spread of Zn(1)-Zn(1) bond distances ranging from 2.64-2.77 Å.