Cr(NiN)3 crystallizes in the hexagonal P6_3/m space group. Cr(1) is bonded in a trigonal planar geometry to three equivalent N(1) atoms. Ni(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four equivalent N(1) atoms. N(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to one Cr(1) and four equivalent Ni(1) atoms.
Cr(NiN)3 crystallizes in the hexagonal P6_3/m space group. Cr(1) is bonded in a trigonal planar geometry to three equivalent N(1) atoms. All Cr(1)-N(1) bond lengths are 1.78 Å. Ni(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four equivalent N(1) atoms. There are a spread of Ni(1)-N(1) bond distances ranging from 1.90-2.10 Å. N(1) is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to one Cr(1) and four equivalent Ni(1) atoms.