12-10274. Zinc Nitride [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1313-49-1
N2Zn3; mol wt 224.24.
N 12.49%, Zn 87.51%.
Zn3N2.

Description and references

Prepd by heating zinc amide, Zn(NH2)2, to 330° or by heating zinc dust to 600° in a stream of ammonia: Juza et al., Z. Anorg. Chem. 239, 273 (1938).

Properties

Blackish-gray, cryst solid.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.