Ytterbium(III) nitride is a binary inorganic compound of ytterbium and nitrogen with the chemical formula YbN.[2][3]
Synthesis
Ytterbium(III) nitride can be prepared from the reaction of ytterbium hydride and ammonia at 800°C:[4]
- 2YbH2 + 2NH3 → 2YbN + 5H2
It can also be prepared from the reaction of ytterbium and nitrogen with an admixture of hydrogen under pressure at 500–600°C::
- 2Yb + N2 → 2YbN
Physical properties
Ytterbium(III) nitride forms a black powder. The compound is notable for its high melting point.[citation needed]
Uses
Ytterbium(III) nitride holds potential applications in the fields of electronics and optics. It is also used as an additive for special alloys, ceramic materials, semiconductors.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "ytterbium nitride". chemsrc.com. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Ytterbium Nitride". American Elements. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ O'Bannon, Loran (6 December 2012). Dictionary of Ceramic Science and Engineering. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 280. ISBN 978-1-4613-2655-7. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ Samsonov, Grigoriĭ Valentinovich (1965). High-temperature Compounds of Rare Earth Metals with Nonmetals. Consultants Bureau. p. 169. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
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