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ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

Aluminum phosphide. ... Dark gray or dark yellow crystals. Cubic zinc blende structure. Must be protected from moist air since it reacts readily to produce phosphine which is highly toxic ... Use: Source of phosphine; in semiconductor research; insecticide; as fumigant.

OBS

The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Dérivé du phosphore [qui, en] présence d'air humide, [...] dégage de l'hydrogène phosphoré [...] extrêmement toxique.

OBS

Les comprimés et les pilules pour fumigation permettent le traitement des céréales et des feuilles de tabac entreposées ainsi que la destruction des hamsters dans leurs terriers [...]

OBS

Usages : insecticide, destruction des animaux nuisibles, désinfection des locaux et dépôts.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Sólido cristalino de color gris oscuro o amarillo oscuro. Desprende fosfina. Muy tóxico. Inflamable.

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