In addition to LaNi5, there are other alloys such as La2Ni7, LaNi2, LaNi3, La2Ni3, LaNi, and La3Ni, and nonstoichiometric alloys such as LaNi2.286 (tetragonal, space group I4̄2m).[8] The nickel atoms in LaxNiy can also be replaced by other atoms, such as LaNi2.5Co2.5.[9]
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↑Sakai T, Miyamura H, Kuriyama N, et al. The influence of small amounts of added elements on various anode performance characteristics for LaNi2. 5Co2. 5-based alloys[J]. Journal of the Less common Metals, 1990, 159: 127-139.