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Melting point: 44.1° C
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Boiling point: 280° C
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Density: 1.8 g/cm³
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Appearance: Phosphorus occurs in more than one form. One of these is waxy and white, and another is a dark, red powder.
The waxy, white form of phosphorus glows in the dark.
Phosphorus is used in the heads of matches.
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