| Origin of Name |
From Greek words phos, meaning light and phoros meaning bearer |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
In 1669 in Germany |
| Discovered by |
Hennig Brand |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It is not found free in nature but is found in many different minerals.
- It was first made commercially for the match industry in the 19th century.
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| Common Uses |
- It is an essential nutrient for all plant and animal life.
- It is used in inorganic fertilizer.
- Detergents
- Flame-retardants
- Corrosion inhibitors
- Scale inhibitors in water heaters and boilers
- Pesticides
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