Iron Phosphide (Fe3P)-Powder

Characteristic

Iron phosphide is a chemical compound of iron and phosphorus, with a formula of Fe₃P. Its physical appearance is grey, hexagonal needles.

Chemical formula：Fe₃P

Molar mass：198.509 g·mol⁻¹

Density：6.74 g/cm³

Melting point：1,100 °C (2,010 °F; 1,370 K)

Solubility in water：Insoluble in water

Solubility：soluble in nitric acid, HF, aqua regia

insoluble in dilute acid, alkalis

Application

Iron phosphide can be used as a semiconductor. It has use in high power, high frequency applications, such as laser diodes.

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