Neodymium phosphideNeodymium phosphide is an inorganic compound of neodymium and phosphorus with the chemical formula NdP.PreparationNeodymium phosphide can be obtained by reacting neodymium and phosphorus in a stoichiometric ratio:Physical propertiesNeodymium phosphide forms cubic crystals, space group Fmm, cell parameters a = 0.5838 nm, Z = 4.UsesThe compound is a semiconductor used in high power, high frequency applications, and in laser diodes.