A white phosphorus artillery round hits its target during the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade’s Annual Training on May 16, 2019, at Camp Shelby, MS. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Roger Houghton/177th Armored ...

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It’s a chemical made from phosphate rocks. In solid form, it has a waxy texture and a garlic-like odor. It may be white or yellow in color, or clear (colorless). White phosphorus is extremely toxic to ...

White phosphorus is a particularly incendiary weapon. When exposed to the air, the chemical ignites, creating flames that burn as hot as 1499°F. The thick smoke it produces can serve as a handy ...