Description: A solution of white phosphorus in carbon disulfide is used to write on paper. Within a few minutes, the carbon disulfide evaporates and the paper chars.

This demonstration is available on JCE Software: "Chemistry Comes Alive!" CD-Rom Vol. 3, and on video tape.

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Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry

Year or vol: 1 page: 74

Keywords: Phosphorus, White, Exothermic, Combustion, Spontaneous Combustion