Dysprosium_nitride

Dysprosium nitride

Dysprosium nitride

Chemical compound

Dypsrosium nitride is a binary inorganic compound of dysprosium and nitride with the chemical formula DyN.[2]

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Preparation

Dysprosium can be prepared from the reaction of finely ground dysprosium, dysprosium hydride, or the dysprosium amalgam with nitrogen at 800–1000°C:[3][4]

2Dy + N2 → 2DyN

Physical properties

Dypsrosium nitride forms gray crystals of cubic system; cell parameter a = 0.490 nm, Z = 4.[1] It is a good conductor of electricity and reacts with water. It is known for its magnetic properties and high melting point. Has potential applications in various technological areas.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Lide, David R. (26 June 2006). 1998 Freshman Achievement Award. CRC Press. p. 4-63. ISBN 978-0-8493-0594-8. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  2. [2]
    Ettmayer, Peter; Waldhart, Johann; Vendl, Alfred (1979). "Ûber die Mischbarkeit von UN mit LaN, CeN, PRN, NDN, SMN, GDN, DyN, und ErN". Monatshefte fuer Chemie. 110 (5): 1109–1112. doi:10.1007/BF00910958. S2CID 91894016.
  3. [3]
    Jaques, Brian J.; Osterberg, Daniel D.; Alanko, Gordon A.; Tamrakar, Sumit; Smith, Cole R.; Hurley, Michael F.; Butt, Darryl P. (15 January 2015). "In situ characterization of the nitridation of dysprosium during mechanochemical processing". Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 619: 253–261. doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2014.08.193. ISSN 0925-8388. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
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    Olevsky, E. A.; Bordia, Rajendra (4 February 2010). Advances in Sintering Science and Technology. John Wiley & Sons. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-470-59970-9. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
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    "Dysprosium Nitride (DyN) Powder (CAS No. 12019-88-4) for Sale". samaterials.com. Retrieved 1 February 2024.


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