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Neodymium phosphide
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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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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