Description

Titanium Phosphide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula TiP. This material is valued for its unique combination of metallic and ceramic-like properties, offering high hardness and thermal stability. It is primarily utilized in advanced material science and industrial research for applications requiring wear-resistant coatings and specialized semiconductors. Global industries involved in metallurgy, electronics, and catalysis research are key consumers of this high-performance compound.

Application

• Hard Coatings & Surface Engineering: Used as a component in wear-resistant and hard-facing coatings for cutting tools and industrial machinery parts.
• Semiconductor Research: Investigated for its potential in novel semiconductor devices and thin-film electronics due to its specific electrical properties.
• Catalysis Development: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions within chemical synthesis research.
• Advanced Ceramics & Composites: Incorporated as a reinforcing phase or functional additive in ceramic matrix composites to enhance mechanical properties.
• Energy Storage Materials: Studied for potential applications in next-generation battery anodes, such as lithium-ion or sodium-ion batteries.
• Metallurgical Additive: Acts as a grain refiner or strengthening agent in specialty alloys to improve hardness and high-temperature performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Titanium Phosphide
CAS No.	12037-65-9
Molecular Formula	TiP
Molecular Weight	78.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Titanium(III) phosphide; Phosphanylidynetitanium; Titanium monophosphide; TiP; Titanium-phosphorus alloy
EINECS	234-892-1

Quality Control

Our Titanium Phosphide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and metallic impurity levels is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for TiP
Assay (TiP)	≥ 99% (Typical 99.5%)
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Other sizes available)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 0.1% total
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.