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Diruthenium phosphide is a binary inorganic compound of ruthenium metal and phosphorus with the chemical formula Ru₂P.

Preparation

Diruthenium phosphide can be prepared by heating both elements in vacuum at above 1000 °C:

8 Ru + P₄ → 4Ru₂P

Properties

Diruthenium phosphide forms crystals of rhombic crystal system; the structure of the lead dichloride type.

Uses

Diruthenium phosphide can be used as a catalyst.

References

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• Ruthenium compounds
• Phosphorus compounds
• Phosphides