White phosphorus
White phosphorus
White phosphorus usage in the world is huge. We can meet phosphor from softdrink until chemical weapon. Now, we want to present about white phosphorus usage in war. White phosphorus has ever used in Vietnam war, Gaza war, etc. So, we concentrate our example of this power point to the hottest white phosphorus usage conflict in the world, Gaza War.
Abstract
What is white phosphorus?
Chemical substance that
ignites and burns when contact with
oxygen
Made from elemental
phosphorus
Generating a dense white
smoke
Colorless to yellow, wax-like material
Garlic Odor
Ignites when exposed to O2
Bursts into a yellow flame and produces smoke screen
Luminous in the dark
If it comes in contact with skin, can cause severe chemical burns Continues to burn
until deprived of oxygen
Characteristics
As WP burns, a smoke screen is created
The smoke is composed of phosphorus pentoxide particles
Distributed through a variety of different munitions
Not usually hazardous
Can be toxic if concentration is large enough or if exposure time is long enough
Smoke’s Chara
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Aircraft Bombs
Grenade & Shotgun Cells
Barrier view of the enemy
Etc.
White Phosphorus Using In The
war
The Impact Using of White Phosphorus
Burns can
extend cosiderably and within
into the body
Cause of the death
Irritate the eyes and nose
Cause of liver and kidney
damage
Victim
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Conclusion
White phosphorus is
dangerus substance
White phosphorus is
reactive
White phosphorus is forbidden to
attack civilans
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