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Name Phosphorus
Atomic Number 15
Atomic Weight
Symbol P
Melting Point ( °C )
Boiling Point ( °C )
Density (g/cm3)
Earth crust (%)
Discovery (Year) 1669
Group
Electron configuration
Ionization energy (eV)

Phosphorus is element 15 on the periodic table. It has two allotropes, red and white phosphorus. White phosphorus was isolated by Hennig Brand while he was attempting to isolate the philosopher's stone from urine.


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