Zinc Phosphide

Description

Zinc Phosphide · CAS 12037-79-5 · P2Zn3. UNII 813396S1PC. Boiling Point: 2012 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998); Boiling Point: 1100 °C; Boiling Point: 1100 °C @760 [mm Hg].

Identification

CAS Registry Number	12037-79-5
PubChem CID	25113606
Molecular formula	P2Zn3
IUPAC name	trizinc bis(phosphorus(3-))
UNII (FDA)	813396S1PC

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	258.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	255.73184
Monoisotopic Mass	253.73495
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	5
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	2012 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point	1100 °C
Boiling Point	1100 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	788 °F (EPA, 1998)
Melting Point	1193 °C
Melting Point	420 °C
Density	4.55 at 15 °C
Density	4.6 g/cm³
Density	4.55 @ 13°C
Vapor Pressure	0.0000001 [mm Hg] @25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Zinc phosphide is a dark gray granular solid. It is slowly decomposed by water giving off phosphine, a flammable poison gas. It is toxic by ingestion. It is used in medicine and as a rat poison.
• Dark gray crystals or powder with a faint phosphorus or garlic odor; [HSDB]
• DARK GREY CRYSTALS, POWDER OR PASTE WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• Dark gray tetragonal crystals; lustrous or dull powder
• Dark gray, gritty powder
• Amorphous gray-black powder

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H260, H300, H400, H410, H311 (35.9%), H312 (50%), H319, H370

Documented Uses

• Hierarchical tree-shaped nanostructures, nanobelts, and nanowires of Zn3P2 were synthesized in a thermal assisted laser ablation process.
• For more Uses (Complete) data for Zinc phosphide (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
• Zinc phosphide is used as a rodenticide. (L75)
• Information on 5 consumer products that contain Zinc phosphide in the following categories is provided:
• ... Direct combination of the elements at elevated temperature. White, red, or gaseous phosphorus can be used. Some phosphides can be prepared by reaction of phosphine with metals or their salts. Metallic phosphides can also be prepared by the electrothermal reduction of metal oxides in the presence of carbon and phosphates. /Phosphides/
• By passing phosphine into a solution of zinc sulfate.

Synonyms

ZINC PHOSPHIDE; 1314-84-7; Trizinc diphosphide; Delusal; Stutox; Ratol; ZINCTOX; ZINCUM PHOSPHORATUM; Eraze; 813396S1PC; RefChem:56239; 51810-70-9; trizinc(2+) ion diphosphanetriide; DTXSID401015779; 215-244-5; 257-437-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Zinc Phosphide?

CAS 12037-79-5; molecular formula P2Zn3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Zinc Phosphide known by?

ZINC PHOSPHIDE, 1314-84-7, Trizinc diphosphide, Delusal, Stutox, Ratol.

Is Zinc Phosphide classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H260, H300, H400, H410, H311.

What are the key physical properties of Zinc Phosphide?

Boiling Point: 2012 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998); Boiling Point: 1100 °C; Boiling Point: 1100 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: 788 °F (EPA, 1998).

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