| Identifiers | |
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3D model (JSmol) | |
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| Properties | |
| OsP2 | |
| Molar mass | 252.18 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | black crystals |
| Density | 9.33 g/cm3 |
| insoluble | |
| Related compounds | |
Related compounds | Platinum diphosphide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Osmium diphosphide is a binaryinorganic compound ofosmium metal andphosphorus with the chemical formulaOsP2.
Osmium diphosphide can be obtained by fusion of stoichiometric amounts of osmium andred phosphorus at 500-1000 °C:
Osmium diphosphide forms black crystals oforthorhombic crystal system withspace groupPnnm.[1]
Osmium diphosphide can be used as a semiconductor.[2]
