Information card for entry 9017802

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Lithium
• Formula: Li
• Calculated formula: Li9
• Title of publication: Neutron powder-diffraction studies of lithium, sodium and potassium metal Note: Hexagonal closest-packed, T = 20 K
• Authors of publication: Berliner, R.; Fajen, O.; Smith, H. G.; Hitterman, R. L.
• Journal of publication: Physical Review
• Year of publication: 1989
• Pages of publication: 12086 - 12097
• a: 3.101 Å
• b: 3.101 Å
• c: 22.7649 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 189.583 ų
• Ambient diffraction temperature: 20 K
• Number of distinct elements: 1
• Space group number: 166
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: R -3 m :H
• Hall space group symbol: -R 3 2"
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No