Monthly Archives: July 2021

White Phosphorus misadventures #7 A phosphorus dunce gets burnt

  I have looked previously about how several white phosphorus experiments went wrong within the classroom setting, principally because of how dangerous and unpredictable this chemical is in even “experienced” hands. This is another story of such an occurrence which … Continue reading

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White phosphorus misadventures #6 A dirty Madame

This white phosphorus misadventure takes us to 19th Century France as reported by the 27th February 1875 Illustrated Police News. Though difficult to read the text, I have managed to decipher that a Mademoiselle by the name of Brigetté Burckel … Continue reading

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