Iron(I) phosphide

Iron(I) phosphide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.031.517
EC Number
  • 234-682-8
  • InChI=1S/3Fe.P
    Key: KFSKMQQNHSLZRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • P12[Fe]3[Fe]1[Fe]23
Properties
Fe3P
Molar mass 204.01
Appearance Gray to blue-gray powder
Density 6.74 g/cm3
Melting point 1,370 °C (2,500 °F; 1,640 K)
Insoluble
Structure
tetragonal
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Warning
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Iron(I) phosphide is an inorganic compound of iron and phosphorus with the chemical formula Fe3P.

Fe3P occurs naturally as a mineral called schreibersite in some meteorites. Some iron may be replaced by nickel.