Phosphorus

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If there is too little oxygen when the core forms, phosphorus bonds with heavy metals such as iron and gets pulled down into the core.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

If there is too much oxygen, phosphorus stays in the mantle, but nitrogen becomes more likely to escape into the atmosphere and be lost.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

"Urine does naturally contain all of the nutrients that plants need such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but it also contains a variety of contaminants," explained Olivia Wilson, NPK Recovery's research and development scientist.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

This includes phosphorus and nitrogen from the Middle East, she added.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The first necessity is the elimination of tolerances on the chlorinated hydrocarbons, the organic phosphorus group, and other highly toxic chemicals.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson