Red Phosphorus

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Allotrope
Chemical element form
gptkbp:appearance Amorphous powder
gptkbp:CASNumber 7723-14-0
gptkbp:chemicalElement Phosphorus
gptkbp:color Red
gptkbp:crystalSystem Monoclinic
gptkbp:density 2.34 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Anton_von_Schrötter
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1847
gptkbp:EC_number 231-768-7
gptkbp:electricalConductivity Low
gptkbp:flammability Less flammable than white phosphorus
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Austria
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula P
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Red Phosphorus
gptkbp:magnetType Diamagnetic
gptkbp:meltingPoint 590 °C (sublimes)
gptkbp:molecularWeight 30.97 g/mol
gptkbp:oxidationStates +3
+5
-3
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:White_Phosphorus
gptkb:Black_Phosphorus
gptkb:Violet_Phosphorus
gptkbp:riskFactor Irritant
Can be used in illegal drug manufacture
Can form toxic phosphine gas if heated with alkali
Fire risk if heated
Not classified as hazardous for transport
gptkbp:solubility Insoluble in water
Insoluble in carbon disulfide
gptkbp:storage Store in cool, dry place
gptkbp:structure Polymeric network
gptkbp:thermalConductivity Low
gptkbp:toxicity Less toxic than white phosphorus
gptkbp:type Stable in air
Can convert to white phosphorus at high temperature
gptkbp:UNNumber UN1338
gptkbp:usedIn Pesticides
Semiconductors
Fertilizers
Pyrotechnics
Smoke bombs
Flame retardants
Organic synthesis
Safety matches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:White_Phosphorus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7