Trimolybdenum phosphide
Chemical compound
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Trimolybdenum phosphide is a binary inorganic compound of molybdenum metal and phosphorus with the chemical formula Mo3P.[1][2]
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| Mo3P | |
| Molar mass | 318.82 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | grey crystals |
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Related compounds |
Molybdenum monophosphide, Molybdenum diphosphide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation
Trimolybdenum phosphide can be obtained via electrolysis of a melt mixture of molybdenum hexametaphosphate with molybdenum(VI) oxide and sodium chloride.
Properties
Trimolybdenum phosphide forms grey crystals of tetragonal crystal system with space group I4.[3] It is insoluble in water. Trimolybdenum phosphide becomes superconducting at 7 K.[4]