The Shocking History of Phosphorus
Author | : John Emsley |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 0330390058 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780330390057 |
Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Shocking History of Phosphorus written by John Emsley and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 300 years, the chemical element phosphorus maimed, killed, polluted and burned - yet doctors prescribed it and whole industries were dedicated to its manufacture. This is a history of phosphorus, from its genesis through to its modern-day use in pesticides and household chemicals.