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.