The Shocking History of Phosphorus

The Shocking History of Phosphorus
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Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : 0330390058
ISBN-13 : 9780330390057
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Book Synopsis The Shocking History of Phosphorus by : John Emsley

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.


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