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3D model (JSmol)
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MoP2 | |
Molar mass | 157.90 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | black crystals |
Density | 5.35 g/cm3 |
insoluble | |
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Related compounds
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Molybdenum monophosphide, Trimolybdenum 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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Molybdenum diphosphide is a binary inorganic compound of molybdenum metal and phosphorus with the chemical formula MoP2.[1][2]
Molybdenum diphosphide can be obtained by heating molybdenum with red phosphorus in a closed tube at 550 °C:
Molybdenum diphosphide forms black crystals of orthorhombic crystal system with space group A21am.[3][4] It is insoluble in water. It decomposes when heated, releasing molybdenum monophosphide and white phosphorus:
Molybdenum diphosphide can be used as a catalyst.[5]