Concept: phosphorus in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/6196
Preferred label phosphorus
Definition A nonmetallic element used to manufacture phosphoric acid, in phosphor bronzes, incendiaries, pyrotechnics, matches, and rat poisons; the white or yellow allotrope is a soft waxy solid, soluble in carbon disulfide, insoluble in water and alcohol, and is poisonous and self-igniting in air; the red allotrope is an amorphous powder, insoluble in all solvents and is nonpoisonous; the black allotrope comprises lustrous crystals similar to graphite, and is insoluble in most solvents.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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