Phosphorus has several isotopes, but the most important ones are: 1. **Phosphorus-31 (\(^31P\))**: This is the only stable isotope of phosphorus and constitutes 100% of naturally occurring phosphorus. It has 15 protons and 16 neutrons. 2. **Radioactive isotopes**: Phosphorus also has several radioactive isotopes, which are produced in laboratory settings or through nuclear reactions.
Phosphorus-32 (P-32 or ^32P) is a radioactive isotope of phosphorus. It has a total of 15 protons and 17 neutrons in its nucleus, giving it an atomic mass of approximately 32 atomic mass units (amu). P-32 is produced naturally in small quantities through the interaction of cosmic rays with stable phosphorus or can be produced artificially in a nuclear reactor. P-32 has a half-life of about 14.
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