Erbium nitride is a binary inorganic compound of erbium and nitrogen with the chemical formula ErN.[1]

Physical properties

The compound forms black powder. Chemically, ErN is more reactive and easily degraded in the air. High humidity causes ErN to hydrolyze, forming Er(OH)3 and ammonia.[2]

ErN is known for its magnetic and optical properties.[3]

Uses

The compound may be incorporated into III-nitride semiconductors inorder to create new functional materials for optoelectronic and spintronic devices.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Erbium Nitride". American Elements. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Erbium Nitride Powder, ErN, CAS 12020-21-2 - Heeger Materials". Heeger Materials. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  3. ^ Al Atabi, Hayder A.; Al Auda, Zahraa F.; Padavala, B.; Craig, M.; Hohn, K.; Edgar, James H. (5 July 2018). "Sublimation Growth and Characterization of Erbium Nitride Crystals". Crystal Growth & Design. 18 (7): 3762–3766. doi:10.1021/acs.cgd.7b01543.
  4. ^ McKay, M. A.; Wang, Q. W.; Al-Atabi, H. A.; Yan, Y. Q.; Li, J.; Edgar, J. H.; Lin, J. Y.; Jiang, H. X. (27 April 2020). "Band structure and infrared optical transitions in ErN". Applied Physics Letters. 116 (17). doi:10.1063/5.0006312. Retrieved 30 January 2024.