Zirconium monophosphide explained

Zirconium monophosphide is a binary inorganic compound of zirconium metal and phosphorus with the chemical formula .^{[1] [2] [3]}

Preparation

Zirconium monophosphide can be prepared from direct reaction of zirconium powders with red phosphorus:^[4]

Physical properties

The α-form of zirconium monophosphide has a NaCl crystal structure.^[5] The β-form structure is hexagonal. The α-form is a superconductor if cooled below 5K.^[6]

Notes and References

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3. Book: O'Bannon . Loran . Dictionary of Ceramic Science and Engineering . 6 December 2012 . . 978-1-4613-2655-7 . 283 . 7 March 2024 . en.
4. Li . Zhen . Chen . Ning . Wang . Jigang . Li . Peishen . Guo . Ming . Wang . Qiang . Li . Chunhong . Wang . Changzheng . Guo . Tao . Chen . Shaowei . Efficient reduction of nitric oxide using zirconium phosphide powders synthesized by elemental combination method . . 12 October 2017 . 7 . 1 . 13044 . 10.1038/s41598-017-13616-5 . 29026175 . 5638856 .
5. Book: Swanson . Howard Eugene . Standard X-ray Diffraction Powder Patterns: Data for 46 substances . 1962 . . 75 . 7 March 2024 . en.
6. Book: Macintyre . Jane E. . Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds . 23 July 1992 . . 978-0-412-30120-9 . 3769 . 7 March 2024 . en.