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As an incendiary device it has military applications e.g. White Phosphorus. It is also used in fertalizers.
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What is the colour of the phosphorus allotrope in matches?
At one time white phosphorus was used, but it is not anymore; at present red phosphorus (which is actually a sort of maroon color) is used in some matches.
Is white phosphorus in smoke incendiary or atomic and nuclear warheads?
White phosphorus is used in some incendiary bombs (e.g. phosphorus and napalm), but not in any nuclear bombs.
What things contain phosphorus?
bananas
How is phosphorus important?
Phosphorus is important to living things. The energy-storage molecule, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) contains phosphorus, and DNA and RNA nucleotides contain phosphorus in the form of phosphate groups.
Is phosphorus used in brachytherapy?
Yes
What is the colour of the phosphorus allotrope in matches?
At one time white phosphorus was used, but it is not anymore; at present red phosphorus (which is actually a sort of maroon color) is used in some matches.
How phosphorus is stored?
Red phosphorusis not stored under either water or oil. It is rather safe, although friction can convert it towhite phosphorus. Red phosphorus is used in some matches.It is white phosphorus that is the real nasty one. That is stored under water. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously in contact with air. That is the element used in some military munitions.
Is white phosphorus in smoke incendiary or atomic and nuclear warheads?
White phosphorus is used in some incendiary bombs (e.g. phosphorus and napalm), but not in any nuclear bombs.
Is red phosphorus used in smoke or incediary or atomic nuclear war heads?
None of those. White phosphorus is used in some military smoke munitions that can also cause fires (incendiaries). Phosphorus is not used in nuclear weapons at all.
What are some uses for phosphorous?
Phosphorus is used in making fertilizers, and explosives.
How is phosphorus used in the world?
Red Phosphorus is used on the tip of a match.
What things contain phosphorus?
bananas
What is it called when phosphorus is used in the treatment of blood disorders?
when phosphorus is used in the treatment of blood disorders means then it is known as radio active phosphorus therapy.
An element that is used in matches?
sulfur is used in matches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
What element is used to detect bone disease?
phosphoros
What elements are used to make fertilizer?
Fertilizers contain multiple elements. The the ones usually singled out for specification are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
How is phosphorus important?
Phosphorus is important to living things. The energy-storage molecule, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) contains phosphorus, and DNA and RNA nucleotides contain phosphorus in the form of phosphate groups.
