Neodymium phosphide

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Neodymium phosphide is an inorganic compound of neodymium and phosphorus with the chemical formula NdP.[3][4]

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Neodymium phosphide
Names
Other names
Neodymium monophosphide[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.045.819
EC Number
  • 250-416-3
  • InChI=1S/Nd.P
    Key: NCHWJDCPSSHPBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [Nd]#P
Properties
NdP
Molar mass 175.3[2]
Appearance Crystals
Density 5.68 g/cm3
Melting point 2,500 °C (4,530 °F; 2,770 K)
Structure
cubic
Related compounds
Other anions
Neodymium nitride
Neodymium arsenide
Neodymium antimonide
Neodymium bismuthide
Other cations
Praseodymium phosphide
Samarium phosphide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation

Neodymium phosphide can be obtained by reacting neodymium and phosphorus in a stoichiometric ratio:

4 Nd + P4 → 4 NdP

Physical properties

Neodymium phosphide forms cubic[5] crystals, space group Fm3m, cell parameters a = 0.5838 nm, Z = 4.[6]

Uses

The compound is a semiconductor used in high power, high frequency applications, and in laser diodes.[3][7]

References

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