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15 Reactive Nonmetal
P

Phosphorus

RIS 0.100
Velocity
Rank#21
Co-citedCa
Physical properties
Category Nonmetal
Block p-block
State Solid
Config [Ne] 3s2 3p3
Electronegativity 2.19
Density 1.82 g/cm³
Melting 317.3 K
Boiling 553.65 K
Ionization 1011.8 kJ/mol
Oxidation -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5
Discovered 1669 · Hennig Brand
10-year trends

Research trends from the past decade for this element.

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Top papers of all time
New England Journal of Medicine · 2025 · 100th percentile for its age
Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición · 2026 · 100th percentile for its age
American Journal of Neuroradiology · 2024 · 100th percentile for its age
Top papers, last 5 years
New England Journal of Medicine · 2025 · 100th percentile for its age
Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición · 2026 · 100th percentile for its age
American Journal of Neuroradiology · 2024 · 100th percentile for its age
Newest papers
Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición · 2026 · 100th percentile for its age
Molecules · 2026 · 100th percentile for its age
Minerals Engineering · 2026 · 100th percentile for its age

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Phosphorus's history

Research intensity over time

Phosphorus's history

Phosphorus's research intensity, 1900 → today.

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Phosphorus's associations

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