Interesting Facts
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
- Scandium is known as one of the rare earth elements.
- Scandium metal found in rare minerals called Wolframite .
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
Lars Fredrik Nilson
Discovery
In 1807
In 1879
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
0.07 %0.00 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.50 %0.00 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.04 %0.00 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.20 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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