SODIUM PHOSPHIDE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

stable up to 650℃ [KIR82]

solubility 

reacts with H2O

form 

solid

color 

red

Water Solubility 

decomposes in H2O, evolving PH3 [CRC10] [HAW93]

EPA Substance Registry System

Sodium phosphide (Na3P) (12058-85-4)

Safety Information

RIDADR 

1432

HazardClass 

4.3

PackingGroup 

I

Hazardous Substances Data

12058-85-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

SODIUM PHOSPHIDE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Red solid. Decomposes on heating and in water, forming phosphine.

Hazard

Dangerous fire risk, reacts with water and acids to form phosphine.

Safety Profile

Flammable when exposed to heat or flame. Reacts violentlywith water to yield phosphine. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Pox and Na2O. See also PHOSPHIDES.

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