Phosphorus (P) Micron Powder – 99.95% Purity, 1 µm, Metal Basis

Description

Phosphorus (P) Micron Powder – 99.95% Purity, 1 µm, Metal Basis

Phosphorus (P) Micron Powder with 99.95% purity and an average particle size of 1 µm (metal basis) is a high-purity, fine powder form of phosphorus designed for research, industrial, and specialty chemical applications. Known for its high reactivity, chemical versatility, and essential role in electronics and energy applications, phosphorus micron powder is widely used across multiple industries.

Its ultra-fine particle size enhances reactivity and dispersibility, making it an ideal additive for alloys, flame retardants, catalysts, energy storage devices, and advanced materials research.

Technical Properties

• Purity: 99.95% (metal basis)

• Particle Size: 1 µm

• Form: Powder

• Color: Red-brown to dark gray (depending on allotrope form)

• Crystal Structure: Amorphous or orthorhombic (varies with processing)

• Density: ~2.2–2.7 g/cm³

• Melting Point: Allotropic (Red P ~ 590 °C, White P ~ 44 °C, Black P ~ 590 °C under pressure)

• Boiling Point: ~280 °C (white P, sublimes easily)

• CAS Number: 7723-14-0

Applications

Alloys & Metallurgy

• Acts as an alloying agent in phosphor bronze and other specialty alloys.

• Improves wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and mechanical stability.

Flame Retardants & Additives

• Used in plastics, textiles, and coatings as a flame-retardant additive.

• Enhances thermal stability and reduces flammability.

Catalysts & Chemical Processing

• Serves as a catalyst precursor and intermediate in organophosphorus chemistry.

• Widely applied in the production of phosphates and fine chemicals.

Electronics & Energy Storage

• Used in semiconductors, lithium-ion battery anodes, and next-generation energy materials.

• Black phosphorus (phosphorene) is explored for advanced nanoelectronics and photonics.

Other Applications

• Specialty coatings and pigments.

• Fertilizer and agricultural research in micronized form.

• Pyrotechnics and match production (with controlled allotrope handling).