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Old 03-21-2018, 09:52   #3
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There are only a couple elements and compounds that self-ignite on exposure to air.

But this sounds like WP

Quote:
White Phosphorus - SourceWatch
https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/White_Phosphorus

Examples of these items are white phosphorus (WP), white phosphorus plasticized (PWP), or other ammunition containing pyrophoric material." Group H materials may ... Water will put out white phosphorus temporarily, but as soon as the phosphorus has access to air, it will start burning again. White phosphorus wounds ...

STRONGLY SUGGEST you contact local FBI & LEO's
This could be "parts" of a larger pile of WP munitions and could become dangerous to anyone in contact.
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