Zinc phosphide, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1314-84-7
• Molecular Formula: Zn₃P₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00049631

• Boiling Point: 1100°C
• Melting Point: 420°C
• Physical Form: Pieces
• Quantity: 0.5 g
• UN Number: UN1714
• Merck Index: 14,10152
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water and ethanol. Soluble in benzene.
• Formula Weight: 258.1
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.55 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Zinc phosphide

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