Phosphine
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IUPAC: Phosphane
CAS: 7803-51-2
Overview
Phosphine is a toxic gas with a garlic or rotten fish odor. Its detection in Venus's atmosphere in 2020 sparked debate about possible microbial life.
Composition
| Element | Symbol | Atoms | Atomic Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen | H | 3 | 1.0080 |
| Phosphorus | P | 1 | 30.9740 |
Elemental Composition
P
Phosphorus
×1
91.1%
Uses
- • Semiconductor doping
- • Fumigant
- • Chemical synthesis
Fun Facts
- ✦ Phosphine detected in Venus's atmosphere in 2020 briefly suggested possible microbial life
Safety
- ⚠ Extremely toxic
- ⚠ Flammable
- ⚠ Can spontaneously ignite in air
Structure
SMILES
P
Properties
- Type
- gas
- State
- gas
- Molar Mass
- 34.00 g/mol
- Density
- 0.0014 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -133.8 °C
- Boiling Point
- -87.7 °C
- Solubility
- 0.26 g/L at 17°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 33.9972
- XLogP
- -0.1
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 1
- Complexity
- 0.0
Related Compounds
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phosphine?
Phosphine (PH₃) is a gas compound with the IUPAC name Phosphane.
What is the molecular weight of Phosphine?
Phosphine has a molar mass of 34.0 g/mol.
What state is Phosphine at room temperature?
Phosphine is a gas at room temperature.
Is Phosphine organic or inorganic?
Phosphine is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Phosphine?
Phosphine (PH₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Phosphorus (P).