Phosphorus

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Phosphorus is a nonmetallic chemical element. It is found in every living cell and has many industrial uses. In nature, phosphorus occurs only in compounds called //phosphates.// [|__www.worldbookonline.com/student/extmedia?id=ar427780&st=phosphorus&em=lr005787#__]

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|| [] Phosphorus is a soft, waxy solid. First produce Phosphorus vapor by heating Phosphate rock in the presence of coke and sand. The vapor is then condensed into white Phosphorus. Phosphorus combines with other elements. It also spontaneously ignites in air at about room temperature. For this reason, Phosphorus is usually stored underwater. It is also //phosphorescent// that is, in the dark, it glows when exposed to air. Manufacturers use white phosphorus in making such products as steel, plastics, insecticides, fertilizers, drugs, animal feed, water softeners, and detergents. Detergents made with white phosphorus are rich in phosphates. But phosphates from the detergents can enter lakes and rivers through sewage and can kill fish. __[]__
 * ** Isotope ** || ** Half Life ** ||
 * P-31 || Stable ||
 * P-32 || 14.28 days ||
 * P-33 || 24.3 days



Phosphorus was discovered in 1669 AD in Germany By a guy named Hennig Brand

__[]__ Phosphorus is a purple like powder that is used to make bombs gernades and other fire objects Phosphorus is also poisonous and can burn at the touch.