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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ytterbium(III) nitride is a binary inorganic compound of ytterbium and nitrogen with the chemical formula YbN.[2][3]
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Ytterbium mononitride, azanylidynytterbium, nitridoytterbium[1] | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.042.117 |
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Molar mass | 187.052 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | black powder |
Density | 6.57 g/cm3 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ytterbium(III) nitride can be prepared from the reaction of ytterbium hydride and ammonia at 800°C:[4]
It can also be prepared from the reaction of ytterbium and nitrogen with an admixture of hydrogen under pressure at 500–600°C::
Ytterbium(III) nitride forms a black powder. The compound is notable for its high melting point.[5]
Ytterbium(III) nitride holds potential applications in the fields of electronics and optics.[5] It is also used as an additive for special alloys, ceramic materials, semiconductors.[6]
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