Information card for entry 4344181

Structure parameters

• Formula: Sc3 Zn18
• Calculated formula: Sc3 Zn17.999
• Title of publication: Synthesis and structure of five (Sc3 Cuy Zn18-y)-type compositions (0< y< 2.2), 1/1 crystalline approximants of a new icosahedral quasicrystal. Direct example of tuning on the basis of size effects and Hume-Rothery concepts
• Authors of publication: Lin Qisheng; Corbett, J.D.
• Journal of publication: Inorganic Chemistry
• Year of publication: 2004
• Journal volume: 43
• Pages of publication: 1912 - 1919
• a: 13.8311 Å
• b: 13.8311 Å
• c: 13.8311 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 2645.88 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 2
• Space group number: 204
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: I m -3
• Hall space group symbol: -I 2 2 3
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No