Phosphorus is widely distributed in nature and ranks 11th in abundance among the elements. It is also found in all fertile soil and in many natural waters. Concentrated phosphoric acids have become of great importance to agriculture and farm production. Global demand for fertilizers have caused record phosphate production. Phosphates are also used in the production of special glasses, such as those used for sodium lamps.
Calcium phosphate is used to make fine chinaware.
Mono-calcium phosphate is used in baking powder. Phosphorus is an important ingredient of all cell protoplasm, nervous tissue and bones. Bayer Corporation is a research-based company with major businesses in health care and life sciences, and chemicals.