Atomic Mass of Phosphorus (& Secrets: Sources, Uses and more...) 2022

Each atom has its own properties, including Phosphorus. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Phosphorus weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 30,973762. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Phosphorus that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Phosphorus Overview

Phosphorus Atomic Mass

30,973762

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Description

Soft white waxy phosphorescent solid, brownish-red powder or black solid.

Atomic Symbol

P (Phosphorus)

Atomic Number

15

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Discovery

Discovered By: Hennig Brand

Year: 1669

Location: Germany

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

Used in the production of fertilizers and detergents. Some is used in fireworks, safety matches, and incendiary weapons. Also some applications for it and some of its compounds which glow in the dark.

Sources

Found most often in phosphate rock. Pure phosphorus is obtained by heating a mixture of phosphate rock, coke, and silica to about 1450 °C.

Name Origin

Greek: phosphoros, (bringer of light).

Want to learn more details and data about Phosphorus? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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