Diiron monophosphide

Agent Name
Diiron monophosphide
Alternative Name
Ferrous phosphide
CAS Number
1310-43-6
Formula
Fe2-P
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ferrous phosphide; Di-iron phosphide; Iron phosphide (Fe2P); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphides
Description
Gray or blue-gray solid; [Merck Index] Gray or black powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in iron and steel manufacturing; [HSDB]
Comments
Toxic products result from exposure to moisture; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "PHOSPHIDES." See "Iron oxide (Fe2O3)."
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