Cerium nitride

Cerium nitride is a binary inorganic compound of cerium and nitrogen with the chemical formula CeN.

Synthesis
CeN can be obtained by direct chemistry of cerium with nitrogen at 850–900 °C.
 * 2Ce + N2 -> 2CeN

Physical properties
CeN forms a brown powder with a melting point of 2557 °C. The compound is a semi-metallic conductor, stable in dry air.

Uses
CeN can be used to simulate the properties of uranium mononitride (UN).