Description

Copper Phosphide CAS NO 12643-19-5 is an inorganic compound primarily used as a semiconductor material and a precursor in various metallurgical processes. Its unique electronic and chemical properties make it a valuable component for specialized industrial applications where precise material characteristics are required. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, metallurgy, and chemical synthesis sectors seeking high-purity inorganic materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a dopant or precursor material in the production of certain types of semiconductors and photovoltaic cells.
• Metallurgy: Acts as a deoxidizing and alloying agent in the production of specialized copper alloys to enhance specific properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or catalyst in inorganic synthesis and organometallic chemistry research.
• Friction Materials: Employed as an additive in brake pads and other friction materials to modify performance characteristics.
• Flame Retardants: Utilized in the formulation of certain flame-retardant systems for polymers and textiles.
• Phosphor Production: A potential raw material in the manufacture of specific luminescent materials and phosphors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper Phosphide
CAS No.	12643-19-5
Molecular Formula	Cu3P (common)
Molecular Weight	221.61 g/mol (for Cu3P)
Synonyms	Copper(I) phosphide; Cuprous phosphide; Phosphinidynecopper; Cu3P; Tricopper monophosphide; Tricopper phosphide; Copper phosphide (Cu3P)
EINECS	235-767-1

Quality Control

Our Copper Phosphide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, composition, and key physical parameters. Quality assurance aligns with general industrial chemical standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements for research or production.

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 in a dry environment. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu3P)	≥ 98.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Moisture Content	≤ 0.5%
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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