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And how do you propose to obtain elemental phosphorus in the atmosphere of Venus? As a side note, phosphorus is actually named after Venus the morning star, lig
by throwaway316943 6y ago
And how do you propose to obtain elemental phosphorus in the atmosphere of Venus? As a side note, phosphorus is actually named after Venus the morning star, light bearer, etc because it is highly reactive and glows slightly in the presence of oxygen.
- gus_massa 6y ago> And how do you propose to obtain elemental phosphorus in the atmosphere of Venus? The second preparation method in Wikipedia looks more plausible https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphine#Laboratory_routes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphine#Laboratory_routes > 4 H3PO3 → PH3 + 3 H3PO4 > Phosphine evolution occurs around 200 °C (400°F). But I only have a Chemistry specialization in my secondary school and I am not an astrogeologer.