Yellow/White Phosphorus ISO tank container information
Yellow phosphorus and white phosphorus are two names for the same allotropic form of elemental phosphorus (P₄).
This waxy, translucent to yellowish solid represents one of the most reactive forms of phosphorus available commercially.
Physical Properties
White phosphorus appears as a waxy crystalline solid with a characteristic garlic-like odor. It exhibits a pale yellow to white coloration, with the yellow tint developing upon exposure to light.
The material has a melting point of approximately 44°C (111°F) and ignites spontaneously in air at around 30°C (86°F), necessitating storage under water or inert atmospheres.
Key Characteristics
- High Reactivity: White phosphorus is extremely reactive with oxygen, requiring careful handling and storage protocols. This property makes it valuable in applications requiring controlled oxidation or combustion.
- Pyrophoric Nature: The material’s tendency to spontaneously ignite in air at relatively low temperatures is both a defining characteristic and a critical safety consideration.
- Chemical Versatility: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing various phosphorus compounds, including phosphoric acid, phosphorus pentoxide, and organophosphorus compounds.
Primary Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing: Production of phosphoric acid and phosphorus-based chemicals
- Industrial Processes: Intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis
- Research and Development: Laboratory applications requiring elemental phosphorus
Safety and Handling
White phosphorus requires specialized handling procedures, appropriate containment systems, and trained personnel due to its extreme reactivity and toxicity. Storage under water or inert gas is mandatory to prevent spontaneous combustion.
Phosphates products:
Safety match industries, phosphate chemicals, phosphoric acid, etc
Agricultural chemicals and phosphides:
Phosphorus Oxychloride , Phosphorus Pentasulfide, Phosphorus Trichloride, Aluminum Phosphide, Zinc Phosphide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Phosphine
| Product Name | Yellow/White Phosphorus |
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| CAS Index Name | 7723-14-0 | |
| Formula | P4 | |
| Molecular Weight | 123.88 | |
| Packing | 200kg metal drums or Iso-Tank | |
| Grade | Regular , Low Arsenic |
Iso tank for Yellow Phosphorus
