2022: ☢️ Chemical Symbol for Phosphorus (+ Color, Uses, State and more...)

Each chemical element has its own symbol and Phosphorus is no different.

However there's a lot of cool facts about Phosphorus (P) that most people don't know. Check this out:

Phosphorus Overview

Chemical Symbol

P (Phosphorus)

Description

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

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.

Atomic Number

15

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Atomic Mass

30,973762

Name Origin

Greek: phosphoros, (bringer of light).

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.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Hennig Brand

Year: 1669

Location: Germany

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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