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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.
Yttrium Metal is highly toxic.
Yttrium Metal is highly reactive in nature hence not found free in nature.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
Johan Gadolin
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1807
In 1794
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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7 * 10
-7
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Rank:
17
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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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~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
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0.00 %
Rank:
21
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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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0.00 %
Rank:
22
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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:
25
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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
Rank:
N/A
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0.14
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