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Calcium Phosphide
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Formula | Ca3P2 |
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Molar mass | 182. 18 g/mol |
NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | 0 4 3W |
Melting point | ~1600 °C |
Solubility in water | decomposes |
Main hazards | Source of toxic phosphine, dangerous reaction with water |
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ID | 2377334 |
About Calcium Phosphide
Calcium phosphide is the inorganic compound with the formula Ca₃P₂. It is one of several phosphides of calcium, being described as the salt-like material composed of Ca²⁺ and P³⁻. Other, more exotic calcium phosphides have the formula CaP, CaP₃, Ca₂P₂, and Ca₅P₈.