Interesting Facts
- Osmium metal does not oxidize in air unless it is heated.
- But if it heated den it forms Osmium Tetroxide, which is highly toxic.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1803
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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