Question

What are the Uses of Phosphine?

Answer

Phosphine is used in: (i) In semiconductor industries, it is used in small amounts as a dopant. (ii) PH3 is used in Holme’s signal due to its property of spontaneous combustion. (iii) Phosphine is used in semiconductor and plastics industries, in the production of a flame retardant, and as a pesticide in stored grain.