A series of Y-based 2126 compounds, La1-xSr1+xYCu2O6 (x=0 to 0.5), has
been prepared. Crystal structure and cation distribution are determin
ed by Rietveld analysis of X-ray powder diffraction data. Small Y ions
occupy (2a) site preferentially. All the studied samples including HI
P treated ones are semiconducting and no superconducting transition is
observed down to 20K. VRH model is applicable as a transport mechanis
m at low temperatures.