Yttrium phosphide explained

Yttrium phosphide is an inorganic compound of yttrium and phosphorus with the chemical formula YP.^{[1] [2] [3]} The compound may be also classified as yttrium(III) phosphide.

Synthesis

Heating (500–1000 °C) of pure substances in a vacuum:^[4]

Properties

Yttrium phosphide forms cubic crystals.

Uses

Ytttium phosphide is a semiconductor used in laser diodes, and in high power and frequency applications.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yttrium Phosphide . . 8 December 2021 . en.
2. Web site: Substance Name: Yttrium phosphide (YP). TOXNET. chem.nlm.nih.gov. 15 June 2017.
3. Web site: Yttrium: yttrium phosphide. Webelements. webelements.com. 15 June 2017.
4. Parthé . E. . Note on the structure of ScP and YP . . 12 December 2021 . 71 . en . 10.1107/S0365110X63000141 . 10 January 1963. 16 . 1963AcCry..16...71P .