Phosphorus CAS 7723-14-0 is one of the most widely distributed elements on Earth, found in the form of phosphate in almost all igneous rocks, sediment deposits, and seabed. Phosphorus exists in over 300 minerals, typically associated with Ca, Mg, Fe, Sr, Al, Na, and several other metals, as well as anions such as silicates, sulfates, oxides, hydroxides, and halides. Phosphorus is an essential element in all living organisms and is crucial in biological and ecological processes. It occurs in DNA and other nucleic acids, as well as in bones. Phosphorus is used in fireworks, bombs, incendiary bombs, and safety matches. It is also used in organic synthesis, production of phosphoric acid, phosphorus trichloride, phosphine, and other compounds.

Specification

Melting point: 280 ° C

Boiling point: 280 ℃

Density: 2.34 g/mL at 25 ° C (lit.)

Vapor pressure: 0.03 mm Hg (21 ° C)

Flash point: 30 ° C

Appearance: Red brown powder

PH: 3 at 37 ℃ and 500-10000mg/L

Application

The allotropes and compounds of phosphorus have many important uses. Most elements of phosphorus are used to produce phosphoric acid, which is a solid used to produce triphosphate fertilizers. Some soils require a large amount of phosphorus to grow crops. Red phosphors can be formed by heating white phosphorus or exposing it to sunlight. It is very different from explosive white phosphorus. For example, when scraping on the surface, a safety match head made of red phosphorus will turn back to white phosphorus and ignite due to slight friction of the match on the rough surface. Red phosphorus is also used in fireworks, bombs, and insecticides, as well as in the production of phosphoric acid, electroluminescent coatings, and fertilizers. Phosphorus is an essential element for living organisms. It is an important component of tissues (especially bones and teeth) and cells, necessary for the formation of nucleic acids and energy carrying molecules (such as ATP), and also participates in various metabolic reactions. Phosphorus (P) is an important nutrient in plants. It is a non-metallic element with an atomic number of 15. It belongs to the 15th group of the periodic table of elements. Phosphorus is used up to one tenth of nitrogen. The phosphorus content in most plants ranges from 0.1% to 0.4%, which is significantly lower than the potassium and nitrogen content in plants. Phosphorus is an important component of nuclear proteins in the nucleus, which control cell division and DNA molecules, which transmit genetic genes to living organisms. Phosphorus also plays an important role in (a) stimulating early root growth, (b) promoting plant maturation, (c) converting energy within cells, and (d) promoting fruit and seed development and maturation. Phosphorus is correctly referred to as the key to life because it directly participates in most life processes.

Packing

25kg/bag

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