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YELLOW PHOSPHORUS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- white phosphorus
1, record 1, English, white%20phosphorus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yellow phosphorus 2, record 1, English, yellow%20phosphorus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
White(sometimes called yellow) phosphorus is a white to yellow waxy solid with a garlic like odour. It ignites spontaneously in air at temperatures above 30 °C and continues to burn until it is fully oxidized or until deprived of oxygen. Burning phosphorus produces dense, white, irritating smoke containing mixed phosphorus oxides. 3, record 1, English, - white%20phosphorus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Yellow phosphorus. This is an extremely dangerous compound in that it can catch fire spontaneously and direct contact on the skin will produce burns that heal very slowly... It produces severe gastrointestinal irritation which can produce shock from circulatory failure. 4, record 1, English, - white%20phosphorus
Record 1, Key term(s)
- white phosphorous
- yellow phosphorous
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phosphore blanc
1, record 1, French, phosphore%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- phosphore ordinaire 2, record 1, French, phosphore%20ordinaire
correct, masculine noun
- phosphore jaune 3, record 1, French, phosphore%20jaune
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le phosphore blanc est un solide incolore ou blanc quand il est pur. Il se présente plus généralement sous l'aspect d'un solide jaune ambré de consistance cireuse, spontanément inflammable à l'air, d'odeur légèrement alliacée. 4, record 1, French, - phosphore%20blanc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le phosphore existe sous trois formes distinctes : le phosphore ordinaire (blanc), le phosphore rouge, et le phosphore noir. 2, record 1, French, - phosphore%20blanc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vanadinite
1, record 2, English, vanadinite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A red, yellow, or brown mineral of the apatite group [which] is isomorphous with pyromorphite, and commonly contains arsenic or phosphorus. 2, record 2, English, - vanadinite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vanadinite often forms globular masses encrusting other minerals in lead mines, and is an ore of vanadium and lead. 2, record 2, English, - vanadinite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: Pb5(VO4)3Cl 3, record 2, English, - vanadinite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vanadinite
1, record 2, French, vanadinite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (oxyde) du système cristallin hexagonal, du groupe de l'apatite, formant une série avec la pyromorphite, se présentant en prismes hexagonaux bruns plus ou moins foncés ou en magnifiques agrégats de cristaux rouges au Maroc. 2, record 2, French, - vanadinite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vanadinite se distingue immédiatement par sa magnifique teinte rouge-rubis foncé et la présence de [vanadium] dans la liqueur d'attaque (acide fort). C'est un minéral dont les gisements sont rares. 3, record 2, French, - vanadinite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Pb5(VO4)3Cl 4, record 2, French, - vanadinite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- vanadinita
1, record 2, Spanish, vanadinita
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mineral de la clase de los fosfatos-arseniatos-vanadatos, [...] con impurezas de arsénico y fósforo, que cristaliza en el sistema hexagonal, en prismas hexagonales o en agregados fibroso-radiados. 2, record 2, Spanish, - vanadinita
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiene una dureza de 2.7 a 3 y un peso específico de 6.86 a 6.95. Presenta color rojo anaranjado o parduzco, raya roja y brillo adamantino, y es de translúcido a opaco. Es propio de las zonas de alteración en los yacimientos hidrotermales de plomo y es un mineral importante en las menas de vanadio. 2, record 2, Spanish, - vanadinita
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: Pb5(VO4)3Cl 3, record 2, Spanish, - vanadinita
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