Praseodymium(III) nitride explained

Praseodymium(III) nitride is a binary inorganic compound of praseodymium and nitrogen.[1] Its chemical formula is .[2] The compound forms black crystals, and reacts with water.

Preparation

Praseodymium(III) nitride can be prepared by the reaction of nitrogen and metallic praseodymium on heating:

It can also be prepared from the reaction of ammonia and praseodymium metal on heating:

Properties

Praseodymium(III) nitride forms black crystals of a cubic system. The space group is Fm3m, with cell parameter a = 0.5165 nm, Z = 4, its structure similar to that of sodium chloride (NaCl).

The compound is readily hydrolyzed with water and reacts with acids.

Applications

The compound is used in high-end electric and semiconductor products, and as a raw material to produce phosphor. Also it is used as a magnetic material and sputtering target material.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Praseodymium Nitride . . 18 June 2021 . en.
  2. Book: Fuwa . Akio . The Thermodynamics of Nitride Formation Reactions in Molten Tin-based Alloys . 1974 . Department of Applied Earth Sciences, Stanford University . 120 . 18 June 2021 . en.
  3. Web site: Praseodymium Nitride (PrN) Powder . Stanford Advanced Materials . 18 June 2021 . en.