Description

Boron Phosphide (BP) is an advanced inorganic compound with a cubic zinc blende crystal structure, known for its exceptional hardness and wide bandgap semiconductor properties. This material is critical for applications requiring high thermal stability, chemical inertness, and specific optoelectronic characteristics. It is primarily utilized in the semiconductor, optoelectronics, and advanced ceramics industries for the development of high-performance devices and protective coatings.

Application

• Semiconductor Devices: Used as a wide bandgap semiconductor material for high-temperature, high-power, and high-frequency electronic components.
• Optoelectronic Components: Employed in the fabrication of LEDs, photodetectors, and other devices operating in the blue to ultraviolet spectrum.
• Hard Coatings & Ceramics: Serves as a reinforcing agent or primary material for ultra-hard, wear-resistant coatings and cutting tools.
• Neutron Detection: Acts as a conversion layer in solid-state neutron detectors due to the high neutron capture cross-section of boron-10.
• Research & Development: A key material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new semiconductor heterostructures and nanomaterials.
• Thermoelectric Materials: Investigated for use in thermoelectric generators due to its favorable thermal and electrical transport properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Phosphide
CAS No.	12777-46-7
Molecular Formula	BP
Molecular Weight	41.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Boron(III) Phosphide; Boron Monophosphide; BP; Boron Phosphide (BP); Phosphanylidynelboron
EINECS	235-831-3

Quality Control

Our Boron Phosphide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed for critical parameters including crystal phase, elemental composition, and particle size distribution. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Cubic Zinc Blende structure
Purity (BP)	≥ 99.9%
Boron (B) Content	Contact for details
Phosphorus (P) Content	Contact for details
Crystal Phase Purity	≥ 99%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm, 10-50 µm)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total

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