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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
It is found in copper ores and from the crust of the earth.
It is the most malleable and ductile metal.
Gold alloys are used in Dentistry as fillings, crowning, clips, etc. It is also used as an artificial limb joints.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of metals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
Unknown
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1807
Before 6000 BCE
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10
-4
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Rank:
9
(Overall)
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6 * 10
-8
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Rank:
26
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0004 %
Rank:
9
(Overall)
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.07 %
Rank:
9
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
52
(Overall)
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1.50 %
Rank:
6
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
50
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.04 %
Rank:
3
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
21
(Overall)
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.20 %
Rank:
2
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
18
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0.14
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