Several stoichiometries reported: Mellor'svol. VIII, 847-849 (1931).
Crystal structure of Sn4P3 and discussion of
other phases: Olofsson, Acta Chem. Scand.21, 1659 (1967); 24, 1153 (1970).
Use
Tin phosphide with a phosphorus content >10%
used in manuf of phosphor bronze.