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Latest revision as of 12:25, 8 January 2023
Phosphorus is a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15. Elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms, white phosphorus and red phosphorus, but because it is highly reactive, phosphorus is never found as a free element on the planet.
Uses
The vast majority of phosphorus compounds mined are consumed as fertilizers. Phosphate is needed to replace the phosphorus that plants remove from the soil. Other applications include organophosphorus compounds in detergents and pesticides.
Dependencies
- Phosphorus
- Wood
See also
References
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