2022: ☢️ Chemical Symbol P (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...)

Every chemical element has its own symbol to represent them. But what is the P element?

The answer is Phosphorus, whose symbol is P, and there's a lot of cool facts about it that most people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Phosphorus Overview

Chemical Symbol

P (Phosphorus)

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

Description

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

Name Origin

Greek: phosphoros, (bringer of light).

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

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

30,973762

Discovery

Discovered By: Hennig Brand

Year: 1669

Location: Germany

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Colored Periodic Table

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