Phosphor Copper

Copper phosphide, CujP, is very hard, dense, brittle and electrically conducting. Its formation in copper and its alloys can profoundly affect their properties [10-13]. 

The addition of phosphorus to zinc alloys will prevent dezincification, but the element is detrimental to chromium, molybdenum and tungsten. 

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Copper and tin phosphides are used as deoxidants in the production of the respective metals, to increase the tensile strength and corrosion resistance in phosphor bronze [12767-50-9] and as components of brazing solders (see Solders and brazing alloys). Phosphor bronze is an alloy of copper and 1.25—11 wt % tin. As tin may be completely oxidized in a copper alloy in the form of stannic oxide, 0.03—0.35 wt % phosphoms is added to deoxidize the alloy. Phosphor copper [12643-19-5] is prepared by the addition of phosphoms to molten copper. Phosphor tin [66579-64-4] 2.5—3 wt % P, is made for the deoxidation of bronzes and German silver. 

Copper anodes for use in acid copper plating solutions preferably contain a small amount of phosphoms [7723-14-0] usually 0.03—0.04 wt %, which retards chemical dissolution of the copper and thus the subsequent copper build-up. Typically, acid copper plating solutions increase in copper and require periodic dilution. Additionally, additives for brightening acid copper baths tend to last longer in plating tanks using phosphorized copper anodes. In cyanide copper solutions, phosphorized copper anodes should not be used. 

Table 59 lists commercial industrial phosphors. Copper-activated zinc sulfides are the most widely used phosphors for safety purposes. 

Alloys.—Phosphorus as a constituent of bronzes is chiefly valued for its deoxidising effect, which confers a great toughness on the metal. The principal alloys are those containing copper, tin, zinc, nickel, lead and antimony. The phosphorus is usually added in the form of phosphor-tin. Phosphor-coppers may be made by heating copper phosphate or copper turnings and phosphorus in crucibles at 600-800°. 8 Phosphor-bronze may contain Cu 89, Sn 11 and P 0-3 per cent.8 The phosphorus should not exceed 0-6 per cent. 

The metal thickness was electrolytically increased to 3S-40 pm in an acid copper bath comprised of 140 g/L CUSO4 5H20,50 g/L H2SO4,175 ppm Cl", and 3 vfv% Electrochemicals Electro-Brite PC-667. A cath ic current density of 32 mA/cm was employed. Phosphorized copper anodes were used. 

Good resistance Silicon bronzes Phosphorized copper... 

Certified OFHC Copper 101 OFHC Copper 102 Boron Deoxidized Copper 109 Silver Bearing Copper 113 Silver Bearing Copper 114 Silver Bearing Copper 116 DLP Copper 120 Phosphorized Copper 122 Phosphorized Arsenical... 

A pletliora of different SA systems have been reported in tire literature. Examples include organosilanes on hydroxylated surfaces, alkanetliiols on gold, silver, copper and platinum, dialkyl disulphides on gold, alcohols and amines on platinum and carboxyl acids on aluminium oxide and silver. Some examples and references can be found in [123]. More recently also phosphonic and phosphoric esters on aluminium oxides have been reported [124, 125]. Only a small selection out of tliis number of SA systems can be presented here and properties such as kinetics, tliennal, chemical and mechanical stability are briefly presented for alkanetliiols on gold as an example. 

Copper and Copper Alloys. The coppers are divided into oxygen-bearing and oxygen-free coppers. Numerous copper alloys are of commercial importance, including those alloys with zinc (brasses), with tin (phosphor bronzes), and with aluminum (aluminum bronzes) all are weldable. 

Early catalysts for acrolein synthesis were based on cuprous oxide and other heavy metal oxides deposited on inert siHca or alumina supports (39). Later, catalysts more selective for the oxidation of propylene to acrolein and acrolein to acryHc acid were prepared from bismuth, cobalt, kon, nickel, tin salts, and molybdic, molybdic phosphoric, and molybdic siHcic acids. Preferred second-stage catalysts generally are complex oxides containing molybdenum and vanadium. Other components, such as tungsten, copper, tellurium, and arsenic oxides, have been incorporated to increase low temperature activity and productivity (39,45,46). 

Thermal polymerization is not as effective as catalytic polymerization but has the advantage that it can be used to polymerize saturated materials that caimot be induced to react by catalysts. The process consists of the vapor-phase cracking of, for example, propane and butane, followed by prolonged periods at high temperature (510—595°C) for the reactions to proceed to near completion. Olefins can also be conveniendy polymerized by means of an acid catalyst. Thus, the treated olefin-rich feed stream is contacted with a catalyst, such as sulfuric acid, copper pyrophosphate, or phosphoric acid, at 150—220°C and 1035—8275 kPa (150—1200 psi), depending on feedstock and product requirement. 

Phosphates are the principal catalysts used in polymerization units the commercially used catalysts are Hquid phosphoric acid, phosphoric acid on kieselguhr, copper pyrophosphate pellets, and phosphoric acid film on quartz. The last is the least active and has the disadvantage that carbonaceous deposits must occasionally be burned off the support. Compared to other processes, the one using Hquid phosphoric acid catalyst is far more responsive to attempts to raise production by increasing temperature. 

Aromatic amines form addition compounds and complexes with many inorganic substances, such as ziac chloride, copper chloride, uranium tetrachloride, or boron trifluoride. Various metals react with the amino group to form metal anilides and hydrochloric, sulfuric, or phosphoric acid salts of aniline are important intermediates in the dye industry. 

Other catalysts that can be used are boron trifluoride (5), copper—chromium oxides (6), phosphoric acid (7), and siUca-alurnina (8). Under similar conditions, ethanol yields /V-ethylaniline [103-69-5] and /V,/V-diethylaniline [91-66-7] (9,10). 

The vapor-phase conversion of aniline to DPA over a soHd catalyst has been extensively studied (18,22). In general, the catalyst used is pure aluminum oxide or titanium oxide, prepared under special conditions (18). Promoters, such as copper chromite, nickel chloride, phosphoric acid, and ammonium fluoride, have also been recommended. Reaction temperatures are usually from 400 to 500°C. Coke formed on the catalyst is removed occasionally by burning. In this way, conversions of about 35% and yields of 95% have been reported. Carba2ole is frequently a by-product. 

A 99.5% Cu—0.5% Te alloy has been on the market for many years (78). The most widely used is alloy No. CA145 (number given by Copper Development Association, New York), nominally containing 0.5% tellurium and 0.008% phosphorous. The electrical conductivity of this alloy, in the aimealed state, is 90—98%, and the thermal conductivity 91.5—94.5% that of the tough-pitch grade of copper. The machinahility rating, 80—90, compares with 100 for free-cutting brass and 20 for pure copper. 

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