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Why can't I find amorphous P on ebay?

fff - 3-12-2019 at 17:00

Why can't I find amorphous P on ebay?

DraconicAcid - 3-12-2019 at 17:26

Since red phosphorus is a controlled substance and white phosphorus is quite dangerous, I'd be very surprised if you could find any kind of phosphorus on ebay.

wg48temp9 - 3-12-2019 at 19:39

Quote: Originally posted by fff  
Why can't I find amorphous P on ebay?


I guess its because you did not look very well. :D

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Phosphor-rot-min-98/143316560279?...

I have also seen it sold on amazon.

Loptr - 3-12-2019 at 19:42

That seller will not ship to the USA, but seeing the OP is UK it probably isnt an issue.

draculic acid69 - 3-12-2019 at 19:59

I assume it's a ridiculously small amount possibly a gram or less.not enough to do anything with

SWIM - 4-12-2019 at 16:06

I've bought red P solely on Ebay for years. (USA)

I keep hearing it isn't there any more, and then I go there and buy more anyway.
Last year it was 1/4 Lb from Poland.

I should probably pick up a pound or so before you guys end up being right at last.

(Could happen. Even a broken clock...)

Deathunter88 - 4-12-2019 at 17:07

Quote: Originally posted by draculic acid69  
I assume it's a ridiculously small amount possibly a gram or less.not enough to do anything with


You can select up to 500g...

draculic acid69 - 4-12-2019 at 17:49

Didn't see any weight listed in the above link

Sulaiman - 5-12-2019 at 00:45

The above link for redP from Germany has selection options up to 2.5kg,
I'm using chrome on win10 ... maybe smartphone apps do not give the same details ?

woelen - 5-12-2019 at 03:55

I have good experience with that seller S3. I purchased red P, HBr (48%), and CH3NH2.HCl from them. Decent prices, no hassle. If you are in the EU this certainly is an interesting seller.