Gadolinium(III) nitride

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Gadolinium(III) nitride
Names
IUPAC name
Azanylidynegadolinium
Other names
Gadolinium mononitride
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
)
EC Number
  • 247-250-9
  • InChI=1S/Gd.N
    Key: FLATXDRVRRDFBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [Gd]#N
Properties
GdN
Molar mass 171.26 g·mol−1
Appearance black powder
Density 9.10 g/cm3[1]
Melting point 2,360 °C (4,280 °F; 2,630 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Gadolinium(III) nitride is a binary inorganic compound of gadolinium and nitrogen with the chemical formula GdN.[2][3]

Preparation

Gadolinium(III) nitride can be prepared by the direct reaction of gadolinium metal and nitrogen gas at 1600 °C and at a pressure of 1300 atm.[4]

2Gd + N2 → 2GdN

Properties

Physical

Gadolinium(III) nitride forms a black powder.[5][6] It is isomorphous with sodium chloride[7] with the space group of F3m3.[8]

Chemical

Gadolinium(III) nitride hydrolyzes in humid air to form gadolinium(III) hydroxide and ammonia.[9] It is insoluble in water but soluble in acids.[10]

Uses

Gadolinium(III) nitride is used as a semiconductor.

radiation detectors.[10]

References

  1. ISBN 978-1-4987-5429-3
    . Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Gadolinium(III) Nitride GdN". American Elements. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  3. ISBN 978-0-323-29060-9
    . Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  4. ISSN 0921-4526
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  5. ^ "Gadolinium(III) nitride, 99.5% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals | Fisher Scientific". Fischer Scientific. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Gadolinium (III) Nitride Powder (GdN) (CAS No. 25764-15-2)". samaterials.com. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  7. ISBN 978-1-4398-1462-8
    . Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  8. ^ Standard X-ray Diffraction Powder Patterns. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards. 1953. p. 57. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Gadolinium Nitride Powder, GdN, CAS 25764-15-2 - Heeger Materials". Heeger Materials Inc. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Gadolinium Nitride Powder GdN, CAS No 25764-15-2". CG MATERIAL. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  11. ISBN 978-1-4613-2655-7
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