Neodymium phosphide is an inorganic compound of neodymium and phosphorus with the chemical formula NdP.[3][4]

Preparation

Neodymium phosphide can be obtained by reacting neodymium and phosphorus in a stoichiometric ratio:

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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