Redetermination of MoPt3Si4 Crystal Structure
Author Information
Author(s): Knittel Stephane, Francois Michel, Steinmetz Jean, Vilasi Michel
Primary Institution: Institut Jean Lamour, UMR 7198, Université Henri Poincaré, Nancy
Hypothesis
The study aims to provide a more precise determination of the crystal structure of MoPt3Si4 using single-crystal data.
Conclusion
The redetermination of MoPt3Si4 reveals more accurate geometrical data and anisotropic displacement parameters compared to previous studies.
Supporting Evidence
- The study provides more precise geometrical data and anisotropic displacement parameters.
- Mo and Pt exhibit different coordination polyhedra in the crystal structure.
- The coordination number for each metal is 10, while for Si it is 8.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special material called MoPt3Si4 to understand its structure better, and they found more detailed information about how its atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using single-crystal data obtained from a crystal synthesized by high-frequency melting.
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