Description

Trilithium Phosphide is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials and energy research. This compound serves as a crucial precursor for the synthesis of lithium-ion battery materials and other functional ceramics. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of solid-state electrolytes, semiconductor doping, and phosphor development. Its controlled reactivity makes it a valuable reagent for introducing both lithium and phosphorus into complex material matrices.

Application

• Solid-State Electrolyte Development: A key precursor material for synthesizing novel lithium-conducting ceramics and sulfide-based electrolytes for next-generation batteries.
• Semiconductor Industry: Used as a doping agent or a source material in the fabrication of specific compound semiconductors, particularly those requiring lithium incorporation.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Materials: Acts as a starting material in the production of specialized phosphors for lighting and display technologies.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a powerful reducing agent or phosphorus source in inorganic and organometallic synthesis under controlled conditions.
• Energy Storage Research: Investigated for its potential in new anode or cathode architectures for lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries.
• Catalysis: Explored as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trilithium Phosphide
CAS No.	12057-29-3
Molecular Formula	Li3P
Molecular Weight	51.79 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Phosphide (Li3P); Lithium Monophosphide; Trilithium Monophosphide; Phosphanylidynelithium
EINECS	235-031-0

Quality Control

Our Trilithium Phosphide is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, moisture content, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a secondary vessel within a dry, inert glovebox or desiccator when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline lumps or powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for Li3P
Assay (Li3P)	≥ 95.0 %
Lithium (Li) Content	≥ 39.0 %
Phosphorus (P) Content	≥ 58.0 %
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0 %
Particle Size (Typical)	< 250 µm (60 mesh)

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