Iron phosphide
Agent Name
Iron phosphide
CAS Number
8049-19-2
Formula
Fe***
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ferrophosphorus; [Ullmann]
Category
Phosphides
Description
Gray powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Average phosphorus content is 20-27%; Produced as a by-product of yellow phosphorus manufacturing; Used in foundries (improve flow properties) and steel industry (improve machinability); [Ullmann]
Comments
May release phosphine gas when reacts with acid or heated to decomposition; [MSDSonline] Irritating vapors containing phosphorus oxides or phosphoric acid may be released in a fire. [CAMEO] See "PHOSPHIDES."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: