Class D, combustible metals.
fire
White phosphorus can be extinguished by smothering it with a non-flammable material such as sand, covering it with water, or using a Class D fire extinguisher specially designed to handle chemical fires. It's important to handle white phosphorus with care as it can reignite if not completely extinguished.
Chemically joining phosphorus and oxygen creates phosphorus pentoxide (P4O10).
Red phosphorus burn at approx. 200 0C.
Phosphorus (especially white phosphorus) is a nonmetal that can spontaneously catch fire (VERY reactively) in air.
White phosphorus, it is a chemical that catches fire on contact with oxygen.
it has to be smothered or burned up
Yellow phosphorus can catch fire on its own when exposed to air because it is highly reactive. It reacts with oxygen in the air to form phosphorus pentoxide, releasing energy in the form of heat. This heat can ignite the phosphorus, causing it to burst into flames.
An electrical fire is a class 'C' fire. In addition, Class 'A' is combustibles that leave an ash. (Paper, etc.) Class 'B' is flammable liquids. Class 'C' is electrical. Class 'D' is a metal fire.
Class A fires.
A class C fire is an electrical fire. A class C extinguisher is approved for electrical fires.
An electrical fire is a class "C" fire. A Class "C" fire is actually a class "A" or "B" fire that is caused by electrical current.