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Send EmailPhosphorus, Powdered Phosphorus, Bone Ash, 7723-14-0
Physical and Chemical Properties
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Appearance: Powder form, red-brown color.
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Chemical Formula: P
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Molecular Weight: 30.973762 g/mol.
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Melting Point: 44.1°C for white phosphorus, 610°C for red phosphorus.
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Boiling Point: 280°C for white phosphorus.
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Density: 1.82 g/cm³ for white phosphorus, 2.20 g/cm³ for red phosphorus.
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CAS Number: 7723-14-0.
Uses
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Fertilizer Production: Used in phosphate fertilizers.
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Match Production: Red phosphorus is used on match striking surfaces.
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Igniters and Flares: Used in various pyrotechnics and signaling devices.
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Industrial Use: White phosphorus is used in rodenticides, incendiary devices, and smoke bombs.
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Semiconductors: Black phosphorus is used in semiconductor materials.
Other Names
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Bone Ash: Commonly known as "bone ash" when used in fertilizers and animal feed.
Common Name
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Bone Ash: In common parlance, phosphorus is often referred to as "bone ash."
