Indium Phosphide Chemical Properties

Element Properties

Indium Phosphide
IUPAC name	Indium phosphide
Other names	Indium(III) phosphide
Identifiers
CAS number	22398-80-7
Properties
Molecular formula	InP
Molar mass	145.792 g/mol
Appearance	Black cubic crystals.
Density	4.81 g/cm³, solid.
Melting point	1062°C (1335.15 K)
Boiling point	No information.
Solubility in water	? g/100 ml (?°C)
Structure
Crystal structure	Cubic
Hazards
Main hazards	In Compounds: Highly toxic via subcutaneous and moderately toxic via oral routes. Symptoms of acute indium intoxication are anorexia, localized convulsive motions, hind-leg paralysis, pulmonary edema, necrotizing pneumonia, and renal and hepatic damage with resultant dysfunction. Chronic indium intoxication leads to weight loss, poor growth, and extensive necrotic damage to the liver and kidneys.
Related Compounds
Other anions	InN, InAs, InSb.
Other cations	Gallium phosphide, Aluminium phosphide
Related compounds	Gallium arsenide phosphide
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

More Information: N/A

Source: Wikipedia article Indium Phosphide