PHOSPHORUS

CHARECTERISTICS

• Phosphorus  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 phosphorus here

DENSITY

• 2.34

PREPARATION

• Phosphorus is prepared by heating white phosphorous at 240 C

HAZARDS

• Flammable with explosive

USES

It is used

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

PRECAUTION

• Do not keep it  in open air.
• Keep it safe from rubbing and friction.