Phorophorus

Who Discovered Phosphorus?The discovery of phosphorus is credited to the German alchemist Hennig Brand in 1669. He found this element while trying to create the philosopher’s stone by the distillation of salts by evaporating urine, and in the process produced a white material that glowed in the dark and burned brilliantly. Phosphorus was the 13th element discovered and is referred as the, "devils element" because it is highly poisonous.

Phophorus

Atomic Symbol: PAtomic #: 15Atomic Mass: 30.974State of Matter at room Temperature: SolidClassification: NonmetalFamily Name: The pnictogens, or nitrogen family Group 15 period 3

Chemical Facts: In the flam test when Phosphorus is lit its color is pale blue and almost transparent.Fun Fact: Phosphorus was discovered in its most pure form urine. Fun Fact: Phosphorus is never found free in nature; it is found in combination with a wide variety of minerals.

Why Do We Need Phosphorus?Biological Need- Phosphorus is in our DNA so we wouldn't even be here without it so it is crucial for life. Also phosphorus can clean water and we cant survive without clean water.Functional Need- You need phosphorus for everyday life because it can clean water. It can make fire starters and fire stoppers. This can be crucial because a fire can help you cook food and it can keep you warm. Fire stoppers can put out a fire so it doesn't damage you or anything else you have with you.Defensive Need- What else can you do with fireworks besides have a fun social event? Phosphorus is used by many militaries to shoot at a enemies!.

Chemical Facts5 Valence Electrons16 Neutrons15 Protons and Electrons 3 ShellsMelting Point 44.1°CBoiling Point 280°CDensity 1.82g/cm3.Noble Gas Configuration: [Ne] 3s2 3p3

Common Uses- Fireworks, Fertilizers, Detergents, Fire Starters, Lubricants, Cleaners, Pesticides, Water Treatment, Metal Treating, Toothpaste, Fire Stoppers, and DNA.

China: Phosphorus is one of the special elements that are used to make that fine china.

Fireworks: You can find lots of phosphorus in fireworks. When phosphorus gets hot it burns really brightly. The bright sparks and flashes are usually because of that phosphorus. Phosphorus during a flam test will light a pale bluish color. The phosphorus color is not very decisive, but often aids in the identification of a phosphate.

Fertilizer: Phosphorus is a very important element in fertilizers. Plants need small amounts of phosphorus to grow up healthy. People also need phosphorus and they get it by eating plants.

Glass: Scientists use phosphorus when they make glass. If you look at your computer or television they have glass monitors. So much is made of glass. It's everywhere you look. A lot of that glass was made with help from phosphorus.

Baking Soada: Scientists use phosphorus to make baking powder. You will find it as the compound calcium phosphate. Phosphorus is even in some cheeses.

Properties: Phosphorous is insoluble in water.It can catch fire spontaneously in air.Phosphorus is a highly poisonous element. A fatal dose is approximately 50 milligrams (0.0017 ounces), and exposure to white phosphorus is deadly.

Matches: Red phosphorus does not ignite spontaneously and is not as dangerous as white. It is fairly stable and is used to manufacture safety machines, pyrotechnics, pesticides, incendiary shells, smoke bombs, tracer bullets and more. It must still be handled with care, however, lest it convert back to the white form in the wrong temperature. It also emits highly toxic fumes when heated.

Physical AppericanceColors-colorless, waxy white, yellow, scarlet, red, violet, and black Standard phosphorus is a waxy white solid substance, but when it is pure it is colorless and transparent.