Description

Molybdenum Phosphide CAS NO 12163-69-8 is an advanced inorganic compound known for its unique catalytic and electronic properties. This material is critical for applications requiring high thermal stability and specific reactivity, particularly in energy conversion and materials science. It serves as a valuable precursor and functional component for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, semiconductor development, and battery technology.

Application

• Catalyst Development: Used as a catalyst or catalyst support in hydrotreating, hydrodesulfurization (HDS), and hydrogen evolution reactions (HER).
• Energy Storage: Investigated as an anode material for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity.
• Semiconductor Industry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of thin films and nanomaterials with specific electronic or optoelectronic properties.
• Hard Coatings & Alloys: Imparts hardness and wear resistance when incorporated into surface coatings or metal alloys.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized reagent in the synthesis of other metal phosphides or phosphorus-containing compounds.
• Research & Development: A key material for academic and industrial R&D in solid-state chemistry and materials engineering.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum Phosphide
CAS No.	12163-69-8
Molecular Formula	MoP
Molecular Weight	126.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum monophosphide; Phosphinidynemolybdenum; Molybdenum(III) phosphide; Molybdenum phosphide (MoP); Molybdenum phosphide, -325 mesh; Molybdenum-phosphorus alloy
EINECS	235-323-5

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum Phosphide is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

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) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (MoP)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (or as specified)
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	Contact for details
Oxygen Content	< 1.0%

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