Potassium phosphide

Potassium phosphide is a chemical compound with the chemical formula K3P. It is made of potassium and phosphide ions. The molar mass is around 148.268 g/mol. It is used as a semiconductor in high power applications. Potassium phosphide is also a reactive chemical compound.

Reactions with potassium phosphide

When potassium phosphide reacts with water, it makes potassium hydroxide and phosphine gas.

The balanced chemical equation is:
K3P + 3H2O → 3KOH + PH3
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