Description

Silver Phosphide is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials and electronics research. Its unique semiconducting and optoelectronic properties make it a valuable precursor for specialized thin-film deposition and phosphor development. This material is primarily utilized by R&D departments and manufacturers in the semiconductor, photonics, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking to develop next-generation devices.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: As a precursor material for the deposition of silver-phosphorus containing thin films in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Materials: Serves as a key component in the research and development of novel phosphors for lighting, display technologies, and optoelectronic devices.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions due to its unique surface properties.
• Battery Technology: Explored in advanced anode material research for next-generation lithium-ion or solid-state batteries.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a specialized reagent in inorganic and organometallic synthesis to introduce phosphorus into molecular frameworks.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical raw material for fundamental research in solid-state chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver Phosphide
CAS No.	130631-79-7
Molecular Formula	Ag3P (common stoichiometry)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Trisilver phosphide; Silver(I) phosphide; Phosphinidyne silver; Argentous phosphide; Ag3P; Silver monophosphide; Phosphorus silver alloy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Silver Phosphide is manufactured and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Ag3P)	≥ 99.9% (Metal basis)
Silver (Ag) Content	Contact for details
Phosphorus (P) Content	Contact for details
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., < 10 µm, < 45 µm)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total
Moisture Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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