Ytterbium(III) nitride explained

Ytterbium(III) nitride is a binary inorganic compound of ytterbium and nitrogen with the chemical formula .^{[1] [2]}

Synthesis

Ytterbium(III) nitride can be prepared from the reaction of ytterbium hydride and ammonia at 800°C:^[3]

It can also be prepared from the reaction of ytterbium and nitrogen with an admixture of hydrogen under pressure at 500–600°C::

Physical properties

Ytterbium(III) nitride forms a black powder. The compound is notable for its high melting point.^[4]

Uses

Ytterbium(III) nitride holds potential applications in the fields of electronics and optics.^[4] It is also used as an additive for special alloys, ceramic materials, semiconductors.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ytterbium Nitride . . 31 January 2024 . en.
2. Book: O'Bannon . Loran . Dictionary of Ceramic Science and Engineering . 6 December 2012 . . 978-1-4613-2655-7 . 280 . 31 January 2024 . en.
3. Book: Samsonov . Grigoriĭ Valentinovich . High-temperature Compounds of Rare Earth Metals with Nonmetals . 1965 . Consultants Bureau . 169 . 31 January 2024 . en.
4. Web site: Ytterbium Nitride Powder, YbN, CAS 24600-77-9 - Heeger Materials . Heeger Materials Inc . 31 January 2024 . en-us.
5. Web site: Ytterbium Nitride (YbN) Powder (CAS No. 24600-77-9) . samaterials.com . 31 January 2024 . en.