Crystal structure and physical properties of the new intermetallics REPt4In4 (REÂ =Â Gd - Lu, Y)

► A new series of the late rare-earth indides REPt4In4 (RE = Gd - Lu, Y). ► Compounds crystallize with a new structure type. ► Magnetic and electrical properties of TbPt4In4, DyPt4In4 and YbPt4In4.