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Zinc phosphide, 99.9% (metals basis)
Description
Zinc phosphide has useful applications in photovoltaic cells. It is also employed as a laboratory chemical. It plays an important role in medicine and pharmaceuticals. It acts as a fumigant in grain storage.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 1100°C |
Melting Point | 420°C |
Physical Form | Agglomerated Powder |
Quantity | 0.5 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.9% (metals basis) |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water and ethanol. Soluble in benzene. |
Formula Weight | 258.1 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Density | 4.55 |
Chemical Name or Material | Zinc phosphide |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H260-H300 |
Precautionary Statement | P223-P231+P232-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P310-P330-P335+P334-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 4.3; Packaging Group: I |
EINECSNumber | 215-244-5 |
RTECSNumber | ZH4900000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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