Diruthenium phosphide is a binary inorganic compound of ruthenium metal and phosphorus with the chemical formula .
Preparation Diruthenium phosphide can be prepared by heating both elements in vacuum at above 1000 °C:
Properties Diruthenium phosphide forms crystals of rhombic crystal system; the structure of the lead dichloride type.
Uses Diruthenium phosphide can be used as a catalyst.
References