Praseodymium(III) sulfide is an

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with chemical formula Pr₂ S₃.

Preparation

Praseodymium(III) sulfide can be obtained by reacting praseodymium(III) oxide and hydrogen sulfide at 1320 °C: :Pr₂O₃ + 3H₂S → Pr₂S₃ + 3H₂O It could also be obtained by directly reacting sulfur with metallic praseodymium: :2Pr + 3S → Pr₂S₃

References

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