Combustion of white phosphorus

• Richard L. Keiter ^[1] ; Chaminda P. Gamage ^[2]
  1. [1] Eastern Illinois University

     Eastern Illinois University

     Township of Charleston, Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] Purdue University

     Purdue University

     Township of Wabash, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 78, Nº 7, 2001, pág. 908
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The reaction of white phosphorus with pure oxygen is conveniently and safely demonstrated by carrying out the reaction in a retort that has its open end submerged in water. After filling the retort with oxygen gas, a small amount of white phosphorus is introduced and heated with a hot-plate until it ignites. The spectacular reaction leads to consumption and expulsion of oxygen gas, creation of a partial vacuum in the retort, and back suction of water that extinguishes the combustion.