Interesting Facts
Actinium glows in the dark due to its radioactivity.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
Obtained by Treating Radium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Friedrich Oskar Giesel
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1902
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %0.07 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %1.50 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %0.04 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.20 %
0
1.4
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