LaNi4Sn2 crystallizes in the tetragonal I4/mcm space group. La(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent Ni(1) and eight equivalent Sn(1) atoms. Ni(1) is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to two equivalent La(1), four equivalent Ni(1), and four equivalent Sn(1) atoms. Sn(1) is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to four equivalent La(1) and eight equivalent Ni(1) atoms.
LaNi4Sn2 crystallizes in the tetragonal I4/mcm space group. La(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent Ni(1) and eight equivalent Sn(1) atoms. All La(1)-Ni(1) bond lengths are 3.09 Å. All La(1)-Sn(1) bond lengths are 3.53 Å. Ni(1) is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to two equivalent La(1), four equivalent Ni(1), and four equivalent Sn(1) atoms. There are a spread of Ni(1)-Ni(1) bond distances ranging from 2.54-2.81 Å. There are a spread of Ni(1)-Sn(1) bond distances ranging from 2.58-2.67 Å. Sn(1) is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to four equivalent La(1) and eight equivalent Ni(1) atoms.