Neodymium phosphide
Neodymium phosphide is an inorganic compound of neodymium and phosphorus with the chemical formula NdP.
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 crystals, space group Fm3m, cell parameters a = 0.5838 nm, Z = 4.
Uses
The compound is a semiconductor used in high power, high frequency applications, and in laser diodes.