Yttrium phosphide is an inorganic compound of yttrium and phosphorus with the chemical formula YP.[3][4][5] The compound may be also classified as yttrium(III) phosphide.

Synthesis

Heating (500–1000 °C) of pure substances in a vacuum:[6]

4 Y + P4 → 4 YP

Properties

Yttrium phosphide forms cubic crystals.[1]

Uses

Ytttium phosphide is a semiconductor used in laser diodes, and in high power and frequency applications.

References

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  4. ^ "Substance Name: Yttrium phosphide (YP)". TOXNET. chem.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
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  6. ^ Parthé, E. (10 January 1963). "Note on the structure of ScP and YP". Acta Crystallographica. 16: 71. Bibcode:1963AcCry..16...71P. doi:10.1107/S0365110X63000141. Retrieved 12 December 2021.