mention the main uses of the following.....
a) Phosphorus
b) sulpher
c) copper
d) iron
e) aluminium
f) hydrogen
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a)phosphorous-:
Red phosphorus is used in making pesticides and safety matches. Other applications for phosphorus include baking powder, the alloy phosphor bronze, flame retardants, incendiary bombs, and LEDs (light emitting diodes). Phosphorus is an important element in the functioning of the human body and is essential for life.
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b)sulphur-:
sulfur is used in black gunpowder , matches, and fireworks; in the vulcanization of rubber; as a fungicide, insecticide, and fumigant; in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers; and in the treatment of certain skin diseases. The principal use of sulfur, however, is in the preparation of its compounds.
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c)copper-:
copper's most common use is in electrical equipment such as wiring and motors. Because it corrodes slowly, copper is used in roofing, guttering, and as rainspouts on buildings. It is also used in plumbing and in cookware and cooking utensils.
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d)iron-:
It is used to manufacture steel and also used in civil engineering like reinforced concrete, girders etc. Iron is used to make alloy steels like carbon steels with additives such as nickel, chromium, vanadium, tungsten, and manganese.
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e)aluminium-:
Aluminium is used in a huge variety of products including cans, foils, kitchen utensils, window frames, beer kegs and aeroplane parts. This is because of its particular properties.
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f)hydrogen-:
commercial fixation of nitrogen from the air in the Haber ammonia process.
hydrogenation of fats and oils.
methanol production, in hydrodealkylation, hydrocracking, and hydrodesulphurization.
rocket fuel.
welding.
production of hydrochloric acid.
reduction of metallic ores.