Lanthanum

Lanthanum: crystal structure

Here is some information about the crystal structure of lanthanum.

• Space group: P63/mmc (Space group number: 194)
• Structure: hcp (hexagonal close-packed)
• Cell parameters:
  • a: 377.2 pm
  • b: 377.2 pm
  • c: 1214.4 pm
  • α: 90.000°
  • β: 90.000°
  • γ: 120.000°

You may view the structure of lanthanum:

• interactively (Jmol) or
• non-interactively

References

B. J. Beaudry and P. E. Palmer, J. Less-Common Metals, 1974, 34, 225.

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