Zirconium monophosphide is a binary inorganic compound of zirconium metal and phosphorus with the chemical formula .
Preparation Zirconium monophosphide can be prepared from direct reaction of zirconium powders with red phosphorus:
Physical properties The α-form of zirconium monophosphide has a NaCl crystal structure. The β-form structure is hexagonal. The α-form is a superconductor if cooled below 5K.
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