Triphosphorus pentanitride

Triphosphorus pentanitride

Names
IUPAC name Triphosphorus pentanitride
Other names Phosphorus(V) nitride, Phosphorus nitride
Identifiers
CAS Number	12136-91-3
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ECHA InfoCard	100.032.018
EC Number	235-233-9
PubChem CID	15443112
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6093968
SMILES N1=P23N=P45N2P1(=N4)N35
Properties
Chemical formula	P3N5
Molar mass	162.955 g/mol
Appearance	White solid
Density	2.77 g/cm3 (α-P3N5)
Melting point	850 °C (1,560 °F; 1,120 K) decomposes
Solubility in water	insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Triphosphorus pentanitride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula P₃N₅. Containing only phosphorus and nitrogen, this material is classified as a binary nitride. While it has been investigated for various applications this has not led to any significant industrial uses. It is a white solid, although samples often appear colored owing to impurities.