Interesting Facts
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
- Magnesium ions are present in every chlorophyll of every green plant .
- Controlling Magnesium fire by pouring water on it will result in explosions.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
By Electrolysis Process, In Ocean, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
Joseph Black
Discovery
In 1807
In 1755
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.06 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.07 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.07 %12.00 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.50 %2.90 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.04 %0.13 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.20 %0.03 %
0
1.4
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