Facts About Osmium and Potassium
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
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1803
In 1807
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available