Bismuth phosphide

Bismuth phosphide is an inorganic compound of bismuth and phosphorus with the chemical formula BiP.[1][2]

Bismuth phosphide
Names
Other names
Phosphanylidynebismuth
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
  • InChI=1S/Bi.P/q+3;-3
    Key: UKKKTITYQGAFLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [P-3].[Bi+3]
Properties
BiP
Molar mass 239.9
Appearance Black solid
Density g/cm3
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Synthesis

The reaction of sodium phosphide and bismuth trichloride in toluene (0 °C):[3]

Physical properties

When heated in air, bismuth phosphide burns.

When heated in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide, a gradual volatilization of phosphorus is observed.

Chemical properties

This compound is oxidized when boiled in water.

All strong acids dissolve it.

Uses

The compound is a semiconductor used in high power, high frequency applications and in laser diodes.[1]

References
  1. "Bismuth Phosphide". American Elements. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  2. Carmalt, Claire J.; Cowley, Alan H.; Hector, Andrew L.; Norman, Nicholas C.; Parkin, Ivan P. (1 January 1994). "A synthesis of bismuth(III) phosphide: the first binary phosphide of bismuth". Journal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications (17): 1987–1988. doi:10.1039/C39940001987. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  3. Allen, Geoff C.; Carmalt, Claire J.; Cowley, Alan H.; Hector, Andrew L.; Kamepalli, Smuruthi; Lawson, Yvonne G.; Norman, Nicholas C.; Parkin, Ivan P.; Pickard, Laura K. (1 June 1997). "Preparation and Characterization of a Material of Composition BiP (Bismuth Phosphide) and Other Intergroup 15 Element Phases". Chemistry of Materials. 9 (6): 1385–1392. doi:10.1021/cm960606f. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
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