Neodymium phosphide

Neodymium phosphide is an inorganic compound of neodymium and phosphorus with the chemical formula NdP.

Preparation
Neodymium phosphide can be obtained by reacting neodymium and phosphorus in a stoichiometric ratio:

Physical properties
Neodymium phosphide forms cubic crystals, space group Fm$\overline{3}$m, cell parameters a = 0.5838 nm, Z = 4.

Uses
The compound is a semiconductor used in high power, high frequency applications, and in laser diodes.