Phosphorous

Basic Information Crystal Structure Isotope Facts Related Links


Basic Data

Symbol: P
Atomic Number: 15
Atomic weight: 30.97376u
Melting Point: 317.3K
Boiling Point: 550K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 15
Number of Neutrons: 16
Classification: Non-metal
Crystal Structure: Non-metal
Density 1.82g/mL
Color: White
Bonding radius: 1.06A
Atomic radius: 1.23A
Ionization Potential: 10.486V
Electronegativity:
Heat of vaporization: 12.129kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 0.657kJ/mol
Specific heat: 0.77J/gK
Electron configuration: [Ne]3s23p3



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
P31 Stable
P32 14.28 days
P33 24.3 days


Facts

Date of Discovery: 1669
Discoverer: Hennig Brand
Uses: fertilizers, detergents
Obtained From: phosphate rock


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