Ytterbium(III) phosphide is an inorganic compound of ytterbium and phosphorus with the chemical formula YbP.[1] This is one of the phosphides of ytterbium.[2][3]
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Phosphanylidyneytterbium
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3D model (JSmol)
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| PYb | |
| Molar mass | 204.01 |
| Appearance | Black crystals |
| Density | 6.94 g/cm3 |
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Other anions
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Ytterbium nitride Ytterbium arsenide Ytterbium antimonide |
Other cations
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Thulium phosphide Lutetium 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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Synthesis
editYtterbium and phosphine reacts in liquid ammonia to form Yb(PH2)2·5NH3, which can be decomposed to obtain ytterbium(III) phosphide:[4]
- Yb(PH2)2•5NH3 → Yb(PH2)2 + 5NH3
- 2Yb(PH2)2 → YbP + 2PH3 + H2
Physical properties
editYtterbium(III) phosphide decomposes at or above 550 °C:
- 12 YbP → 4 Yb3P2 + P4
It is soluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and aqua regia.
The compound forms black crystals of a cubic system, space group Fm3m.[5]
Uses
editThe ytterbium(III) phosphide compound is a semiconductor used in high power, high frequency applications and in laser and other photo diodes.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ytterbium Phosphide". American Elements. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Shur, Michael S.; Levinshtein, Michael E. (8 December 1995). Best Of Soviet Semiconductor Physics And Technology (1989-1990). World Scientific. p. 384. ISBN 978-981-4502-62-7. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1979. p. 90. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Pytlewski, L. L.; Howell, J. K. (1 January 1967). "Preparation of Europium and ytterbium phosphides in liquid ammonia". Chemical Communications (24): 1280. doi:10.1039/C19670001280. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "mp-2390: YbP (cubic, Fm-3m, 225)". materialsproject.org. Retrieved 21 December 2021.