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.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1807
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
3 * 10-4 %
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0004 %
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
0.07 %
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
1.7E-07
22
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.50 %
Rank: 6 (Overall) ▶
9.9E-12
8.1
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
0.04 %
Rank: 3 (Overall) ▶
2E-23
1.1
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
0.20 %
Rank: 2 (Overall) ▶
1E-13
1.4