Life needs sufficient phosphorus. However, the element is scarce, not only today but also at the time of the origin of life.

Astronomers have proposed a new theory to explain the origin of phosphorus, one of the elements important for life on Earth. The theory suggests a type of stellar explosion known as "ONe novae" as ...

The quickest way to treat a phosphorus deficiency is with a chemical fertilizer that contains a high percentage of phosphorus, the P in the NPK ratio found on most fertilizer packaging.

The research team led by Professor Aiwen Lei and Hong Yi from Wuhan University developed a tandem electro-thermal synthesis ...

The fact that the US had earlier denied using the material during operations in the Iraqi city hint at the controversial nature of deploying phosphorus against civilians. Rounds of the chemical ...

The oceans teem with photosynthesizing bacteria, tiny-tailed dinoflagellates gobbling other plankton, algae surrounded by ...

Atomic number 25, atomic weight 54.9380. Phosphorus (P): Phosphorus is a poisonous, nonmetallic element that helps protect metal surfaces from corrosion. Atomic number 15, atomic weight 30.9738.

These critical elements include rare earth elements, precious metals, and even some that are essential to life, like phosphorus. Endangered elements in the chemical enterprise face critical supply ...

White phosphorus is an incendiary agent that ignites when exposed to air. It can burn up to five thousand degrees Fahrenheit, ...