Title: Ferrous Phosphide
CAS Registry Number: 1310-43-6
CAS Name: Iron phosphide
Additional Names: iron hemiphosphide; diiron phosphide
Molecular Formula: Fe2P
Molecular Weight: 142.66
Percent Composition: Fe 78.29%, P 21.71%
Literature References: Prepn from Fe and red P: Rundqvist, Jellinek, Acta Chem. Scand. 13, 425 (1959); Cadeville, Meyer, Compt. Rend. 252, 1124 (1961).
Properties: Gray, hexagonal needles or blue-gray powder. d 6.85. Ferromagnetic. Insol in water, dil acid, dil alkali. Reacts with hot mineral acids.
Density: d 6.85 |