Facile route to nitrides: transformation from single element to binary and ternary nitrides at moderate temperature through a new modified solid-state metathesis

Inorg Chem. 2009 Nov 16;48(22):10519-27. doi: 10.1021/ic901861c.

Abstract

In this article, we report a new modified solid-state metathesis pathway to synthesize nitrides using Li(3)N as a nitrification reagent to transform single element to nitrides. In this process, not only binary (including mono- and multinitrides) but also ternary nitrides can be approached by varying the molar ratio of Li(3)N to a single element. A possible two-step reaction mechanism for Li(3)N and single elements was proposed. This study provides a promising route to meet the increasing demand in energy savings and environmental protection for materials synthesis.