On the new ternary RZnSn2 compounds with HfCuSi2 structure type

► Synthesis of new RZnSn2 (R = Y, Lu, Gd-Tm) phases. ► Crystal structure determination by powder X-ray diffraction. ► Magnetic properties of RZnSn2 (R = Y, Ho, Er, Tm, Lu) intermetallics.