Facts About Potassium and Thallium
Interesting Facts
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1807
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust