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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.
Polonium was the first radioactive element to be discovered.
Polonium element and its compounds are highly radioactive.
Its alloy with Beryllium provides source of neutrons.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Mining, Ores of metals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1807
In 1898
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10
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Rank:
9
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Not Available
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0004 %
Rank:
9
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~-9999 %
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.07 %
Rank:
9
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Not Available
Rank:
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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
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Not Available
Rank:
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.04 %
Rank:
3
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.20 %
Rank:
2
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Not Available
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0.14
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