fosforem
Fosforem, known in English as phosphorus, with symbol P and atomic number 15, is a chemical element that is essential for life. The name derives from the Greek phōsphoros, meaning light-bringer, a reference to the glow of white phosphorus observed in the 17th century. At ambient conditions, fosforem exists in multiple allotropes, the most common being white, red, and black phosphorus.
Fosforem is abundant in the Earth's crust, primarily in phosphate minerals such as apatite. It is not
White phosphorus consists of P4 molecules and is highly reactive and toxic, with a faint glow in
Biologically, fosforem is an essential macronutrient for all living organisms. It is a core component of nucleic
Applications include phosphate fertilizers, detergents, and food supplements; phosphorus compounds also serve in steelmaking as a