Holmium phosphide
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| Other names
Phosphanylidyneholmium, holmium monophosphide | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.031.566 |
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| Properties | |
| HoP | |
| Molar mass | 195.90 |
| Appearance | Dark crystals |
| Density | 7.90 g/cm3[1] |
| Insoluble | |
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Other anions |
Holmium nitride Holmium arsenide Holmium antimonide Holmium bismuthide |
Other cations |
Dysprosium phosphide Erbium phosphide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Holmium phosphide is a binary inorganic compound of holmium and phosphorus with the chemical formula HoP.[2][3][4] The compound forms dark crystals, is stable in air, and does not dissolve in water.[1]
Heating powdered holmium and red phosphorus in an inert atmosphere or vacuum:[5]
- 4Ho + P4 → 4HoP