Erbium nitride is a binary inorganic compound of erbium and nitrogen with the chemical formula ErN.[1]

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Erbium nitride
Names
Other names
erbium mononitride, azanylidynerbium
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
EC Number
  • 234-654-5
  • InChI=1S/Er.N
    Key: VZVZYLVXLCEAMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • N#[Er]
Properties
ErN
Molar mass 181.266 g·mol−1
Appearance Crystalline
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Physical properties

The compound forms black powder. Chemically, ErN is more reactive and easily degraded in the air. High humidity causes ErN to hydrolyze, forming Er(OH)3 and ammonia.[2]

ErN is known for its magnetic and optical properties.[3]

Uses

The compound may be incorporated into III-nitride semiconductors in order to create new functional materials for optoelectronic and spintronic devices.[4]

References

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