Dysprosium nitride

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

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


 * 2Dy + N2 -> 2DyN

Physical properties
Dypsrosium nitride forms gray crystals of cubic system; cell parameter a = 0.490 nm, Z = 4. It is a good conductor of electricity and reacts with water. It is known for its magnetic properties and high melting point.