Identification of Transformation Products of White Phosphorus in Water.
Abstract
Both suspended and soluble elemental phosphorus disappear rapidly in 'phossy water'. Initially the disappearance rate seems to follow the first order reaction with half-lives ranging from 3.5 to 6 hours. The disappearance is believed to be the result of chemical transformations. Four transformation products have been identified. These include only lower oxidation states of phosphorus. No significant quantities of condensed phosphates were detected in the solution during the investigation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA041068
Entities
People
- David H. Rosenblatt
- Ming G. Lai
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory