PHOSPHOROUS

CHARECTERISTICS

• It is a widely multi used non metallic mineral element
• Atomic number: 15 and atomic weight: 30. 978
• Present in white, red and black color

We will talk about red phosphorous here

DENSITY

• 2.34

PREPARATION

• It is prepared by heating white phosphorous at 240 C

HAZARDS

• Flammable with explosive

USES

It is used

• To prepare phosphoric acid and phosphorous compounds
• In match and explosive materials making
• In the manufacturing of fertilizers

PRECAUTION

• It should not be kept in air
• Keep it safe from rubbing and friction.