Holmium phosphide is a binary inorganic compound of holmium and phosphorus with the chemical formula HoP.[2][3][4] The compound forms dark crystals and does not dissolve in water.[citation needed]
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Other names Phosphanylidyneholmium, holmium monophosphide | |
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HoP | |
Molar mass | 195.90 |
Appearance | Dark crystals |
Density | 7.90 g/cm3[1] |
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Other anions | Holmium nitride Holmium arsenide Holmium antimonide Holmium bismuthide |
Other cations | Dysprosium phosphide Erbium phosphide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Synthesis edit
Heating powdered holmium and red phosphorus in an inert atmosphere or vacuum:
- 4Ho + P4 → 4HoP
Properties edit
Holmium phosphide forms dark crystals of a cubic system, stable in air, does not dissolve in water.[1]
HoP belongs to the large class of NaCl-structured rare earth monopnictides.[5]
Ferromagnetic at low temperatures.[6][7]
HoP actively reacts with nitric acid.[citation needed]
Uses edit
The compound is a semiconductor used in high power, high frequency applications and in laser diodes.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "mp-1001843: HoP (cubic, Pm-3m, 221)". Materials Project. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory. Cumulative Supplement to the Initial Inventory: User Guide and Indices. United States Environmental Protection Agency. 1980. p. 170. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Fischer, P.; Furrer, A.; Kaldis, E.; Kim, D.; Kjems, J. K.; Levy, P. M. (1 January 1985). "Phase diagrams and magnetic excitations in holmium phosphide". Physical Review B. 31 (1): 456–469. Bibcode:1985PhRvB..31..456F. doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.31.456. PMID 9935448. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Holmium Phosphide". American Elements. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Furrer, A. (6 December 2012). Crystal Field Effects in Metals and Alloys. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 24. ISBN 978-1-4615-8801-6. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Fysikafdelingen, Forsøgsanlæg Risø (1983). Annual progress report. Risø National Laboratory. p. 11. ISBN 978-87-550-0960-8. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Donnay, Joseph Désiré Hubert (1978). Crystal Data: Inorganic compounds 1967-1969. National Bureau of Standards. p. 71. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
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