Zinc phosphide, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Useful applications in photovoltaic cells. It is also employed as a laboratory chemical.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1314-84-7
• Molecular Formula: P₂Zn₃
• MDL Number: MFCD00049631

• Boiling Point: 1100°C
• Melting Point: 420°C
• Physical Form: Agglomerated Powder
• Quantity: 10 g
• Linear Formula: Zn₃P₂
• UN Number: UN1714
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water and ethanol. Soluble in benzene.
• Formula Weight: 258.1
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Specific Gravity: 4.55
• 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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only