Yttrium phosphide
| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
Phosphanylidyneyttrium | |
| Other names
Yttrium phosphide, yttrium(III) phosphide. | |
| Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol) |
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| ChemSpider | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.032.318 |
| EC Number | 235-563-3 |
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| Properties | |
| PY | |
| Molar mass | 119.88 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colourless solid |
| Density | 4.4 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 200.78 °C (393.40 °F; 473.93 K) |
| Boiling point | 511.30 °C (952.34 °F; 784.45 K) |
| Structure | |
| cubic | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Yttrium phosphide is an inorganic compound of yttrium and phosphorus with the chemical formula YP.[1][2] The compound may be also classified as yttrium(III) phosphide.
Synthesis
Heating (500–1000 °C) of pure substances in a vacuum:
Y + P → YP
Properties
Yttrium phosphide forms cubic crystals.
Uses
Ytttium phosphide is a semiconductor used in laser diodes, and in high power and frequency applications.
References
- ↑ "Substance Name: Yttrium phosphide (YP)". TOXNET. chem.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ↑ "Yttrium: yttrium phosphide". Webelements. webelements.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
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