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− | + | {{Element | name=Phosphorus | symbol=P | anumber=15 | amass=31.0 amu | noe=15 | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Monoclinic | color=White | date=1669 | discname=[[Hennig Brand]] | origname=From the Greek words ''phôs'' (light) and ''phoros'' (bearer) | uses=Fertilizers, detergents| obtained=phosphate rock}} | |
+ | '''Phosphorus''' is a highly reactive chemical element and an important [[nutrient]] for all forms of life. It is a vital component of [[DNA]] and [[ATP]]. | ||
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+ | ==See also== | ||
+ | * [[List of gardening topics]] | ||
+ | * [[Permaculture]] - Permanent agriculture | ||
+ | * [[Soil fertility]] - [[nitrogen]], phosphorus, [[potassium]] | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
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+ | [[Category:Botany]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Biology]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Agriculture]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Farmers]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Sustainable Agriculture]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Permaculture]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Plants]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Soil]] | ||
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+ | {{Periodic table}} |
Latest revision as of 12:53, June 23, 2016
Phosphorus | |
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Properties | |
Atomic symbol | P |
Atomic number | 15 |
Classification | Non-metal |
Atomic mass | 31.0 amu |
Other Information | |
Date of discovery | 1669 |
Name of discoverer | Hennig Brand |
Name origin | From the Greek words phôs (light) and phoros (bearer) |
Uses | Fertilizers, detergents |
Obtained from | phosphate rock |
Phosphorus is a highly reactive chemical element and an important nutrient for all forms of life. It is a vital component of DNA and ATP.
See also
- List of gardening topics
- Permaculture - Permanent agriculture
- Soil fertility - nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
References
Periodic Table of the Elements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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15
P 30.974 |
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