The shocking history of phosphorus
Subtitle: a biography of the devil's element
By: John Emsley.
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2000
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 326
Subjects: Phosphorus -- Popular works.
Genres: Popular works.
Description: John Emsley's unusual study traces the history and development of the use of phosphorus, an autocombustive element that was discovered long before humans were responsible or capable of controlling its awesome power.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [306]-315) and index.