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HIP to be Square: Simplifying Nitridophosphate Synthesis in a Hot Isostatic Press
(Oxo)Nitridophosphates have recently been identified as a promising compound class for application in the field of solidâstate lighting. Especially, the latest mediumâpressure syntheses under ammonothermal conditions draw attention of the semiconductor and lighting industry on nitridophosphates. In this contribution, we introduce hot isostatic presses as a new type of mediumâpressure synthetic tool, further simplifying nitridophosphate synthesis. In a second step, phosphorus nitride was replaced as starting material by red phosphorus, enabling the synthesis of Ca2PN3 as model compound, starting only from readily available compounds. Moreover, first luminescence investigations on Eu2+âdoped samples reveal Ca2PN3:Eu2+ as a promising broadâband redâemitter (λem=650â
nm; fwhm=1972â
cmâ1). Besides simple handling, the presented synthetic method offers access to large sample volumes, and the underlying reaction conditions facilitate singleâcrystal growth, required for excellent optical properties