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Erbium nitride

chemical compound

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionSep 30, 2025
Entity authorityQ124528137 ↗
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Erbium nitride is a binary inorganic compound of erbium and nitrogen with the chemical formula ErN.

Physical properties

The compound forms black powder. Chemically, ErN is more reactive and easily degraded in the air. High humidity causes ErN to hydrolyze, forming Er(OH)3 and ammonia.

ErN is known for its magnetic and optical properties.

Uses

The compound may be incorporated into III-nitride semiconductors in order to create new functional materials for optoelectronic and spintronic devices.

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