Description

Zirconium Phosphide CAS NO 12037-72-8 is an inorganic compound of zirconium and phosphorus, valued for its high thermal stability and semiconductor properties. This material is crucial for advanced research and development in materials science and electronics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the semiconductor, catalysis, and specialty ceramics industries.

Application

• Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential material for novel electronic and optoelectronic devices due to its intrinsic semiconductor properties.
• Catalysis: Explored as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized chemical synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• High-Performance Ceramics: Used as an additive or precursor to enhance the hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance of advanced ceramic composites.
• Energy Storage: Studied for potential applications in next-generation battery anodes and energy storage systems.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a solid source material for depositing zirconium-phosphorus-containing thin films.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for fundamental research in solid-state chemistry and the development of new inorganic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Phosphide
CAS No.	12037-72-8
Molecular Formula	ZrP (commonly ZrP2)
Molecular Weight	153.17 g/mol (for ZrP)
Synonyms	Zirconium(III) phosphide; Zirconium diphosphide; Phosphanylidenezirconium; Zirconium phosphide (ZrP2); Zirconium monophosphide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Phosphide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including analysis of purity, phase composition, and particle size distribution where applicable. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to ZrP / ZrP2 phase
Purity (Metallic Basis)	≥ 99% (Zr+P)
Zirconium (Zr) Content	Contact for details
Phosphorus (P) Content	Contact for details
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 1000 ppm total

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