Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Iron phosphide is a chemical compound of iron and phosphorus with a formula of Fe3P. Its physical appearance is grey hexagonal needles.Manufacturing of iron phosphide takes place at elevated temperatures where the elements combine directly. Iron phosphide reacts with moisture and acids causing dangerous effects. The product could be a flame or a toxic substance.Iron phosphide can be used as a semiconductor. It has use in high power high frequency applications such as laser diodes.