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Material Safety Data Sheet for Phosphorus
Phosphorus
30.973761(2) +3
+5
0
-3
  P
15
1s22s22p63s23p3 15,3,p
[ ? ] Non-Metal:
Properties:
allotropic
Compounds:
Oxides, oxyacids, halides
Uses:
Vital to life; fertilizers; pesticides; acids; drying agents
Hazard:
flammable, toxic


CAS Registry ID:

Synonyms: red phosphorus
Molecular formula: P
CAS No: 7723-14-0

Synonyms: yellow phosphorus
Molecular formula: P
CAS No: 7723-14-0


Properties

Properties of Phosphorus
Atomic_symbol: Pe
Atomic number: 15e
Atomic mass: 30.973761(2)e
Standard phase: Solide
Elemental Class: Non-Metale
Electronegativity: 2.19e
Melting point: 44.15 °C e
Boiling point: 280.5 °C e
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Compounds

Uses

Hazard

The red allotrope of phosphorus is relatively harmless physiologically, unless it contains some of the white allotrope, which is very toxic. Irritant. Contact with eyes may cause irritation or burns. In contrast with the red allotrope, the white (yellow) allotrope of phosphorus is very toxic if swallowed or inhaled, and may cause severe burns.

Stability

Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Light and heat sensitive.