Trimolybdenum phosphide


Trimolybdenum phosphide is a binary inorganic compound of molybdenum metal and phosphorus with the chemical formula.

Preparation

Trimolybdenum phosphide can be obtained via electrolysis of a melt mixture of molybdenum hexametaphosphate with molybdenum(VI) oxide and sodium chloride.

Properties

Trimolybdenum phosphide forms grey crystals of tetragonal [crystal system] with space group I4. It is insoluble in water. Trimolybdenum phosphide becomes superconducting at 7 K.

Uses

Trimolybdenum phosphide can be used as a catalyst for electrocatalytic processes. It can also be used in accumulators.