Phosphorus in Steel… Phosphorus (P) (atomic number 15 and atomic weight 30.974) has density of 1.82 gm/cc. It has a melting point of 44.1°C and boiling point of 280°C. Phosphorus is an impurity that can have detrimental effects on steel making. When present in high concentrations, it can make the steel brittle and prone to […]
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