BORON PHOSPHIDE Property

solubility 

reacts with H2O, acid solutions

form 

red cubic crystals or powder

color 

Red

Water Solubility 

reacts with H2O and acids, releasing toxic fumes [HAW93]

Crystal Structure

Hexagonal, Wurtzite (Zincite) Structure - Space Group P 63mc

EPA Substance Registry System

Boron phosphide (BP) (20205-91-8)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

H301Toxic if swalloed

Precautionary statements

P223Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.

P231+P232Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P335+P334Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P402+P404Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

BORON PHOSPHIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

maroon powder(s); -100 mesh at 97.5% purity; refractory; hardness 9.5 Mohs; band gap 2.0eV (300K); material with formula B13P2[12008-82-1] is -325 mesh, 10μm or less of 99% purity [HAW93] [CER91] [KIR82]