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phosphorus
Phosphorus
Phosphorus (P, Z=15, [Ne] 3s² 3p³). 4th most abundant element by body mass (~1.1%, ~770g). 85% in bone as hydroxyapatite, 14% soft-tissue (ATP, nucleic acids, phospholipids), 1% extracellular Pi (0.8–1.5 mmol/L serum).
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | phosphorus |
| Name | Phosphorus |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 02-atomic |