phosphorusbased
Phosphorus-based is a broad descriptor used for chemical substances, materials, and systems in which phosphorus is a defining element. The term encompasses inorganic phosphorus compounds, organophosphorus compounds, and phosphorus-containing polymers and materials. Phosphorus can adopt several oxidation states, most notably +5 in phosphates and +3 in phosphites and phosphonates, and −3 in certain organophosphorus species. This diversity gives phosphorus-based chemistry wide-ranging applications across industry, agriculture, and academia.
Inorganic phosphorus compounds include phosphates (such as orthophosphate and polyphosphates), phosphoric acids and esters, phosphides, and
Organophosphorus compounds form a large class where phosphorus is bonded to carbon. They include phosphines, phosphor
Phosphorus-containing polymers, such as polyphosphazenes and phosphate-containing polyesters, are studied for fire resistance, flame retardancy, and
Environmental and safety considerations include the role of phosphorus in eutrophication when phosphate runoff enters water