Before revision: Synthesis The reaction of sodium phosphide and bismuth trichloride in toluene (0 °C): Na3P + BiCl3 -> BiP + 3NaCl Physical properties
After revision: When heated in air, bismuth phosphide burnsюЦhen heated in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide, a gradual volatilization of phosphorus is observed.Synthesis The reaction of sodium phosphide and bismuth trichloride in toluene (0 °C): Na3P + BiCl3 -> BiP + 3NaCl Physical properties