Radium nitride

Radium nitride is an inorganic compound of radium and nitrogen with the chemical formula Ra₃N₂.^[1]

Radium nitride

Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
InChI InChI=1S/2N.3Ra/q2*-3;3*+2 Key: LMYGLQBCPKIIGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES [Ra+2].[Ra+2].[Ra+2].[N-3].[N-3]
Properties
Chemical formula	N2Ra3
Molar mass	706 g·mol−1
Appearance	black solid
Related compounds
Related compounds	Barium nitride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Synthesis

The compound can be obtained by absorption of N₂ by metallic radium:^[2]

3Ra + N₂ → Ra₃N₂

Physical properties

The compound forms a black solid.^[3][4][5]