Phosphorus
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Information:
The atomic number is 15 and the mass number is rounded to 31. The period number is 3, while the group number is 15, making it a part of the Nitrogen Family. Phosphorus is a solid as well as a non-metal element.
Fertilizer
Rock phosphate is the raw material used in the manufacture of most commercial phosphate fertilizers on the market.
Sodium Lamps
Phosphorus is used in the production of special glasses, including sodium lamps.
Cleaning Agents
Trisodium phosphate is used in many cleaning agent. The word "phosphate" roots from phosphorus.